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04/29/2014
Adequately Prepared, But Not Ready... While I take no issue with any of your items in the blog, "Are You Ready to Have a Baby?", when I first read the title I just had to laugh. "Ready" may be much too strong of a word. More >>

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04/24/2014
Are You Ready to Have a Baby? I want to preface this list by saying that it may upset some of you philosophically. But frankly, I don't care. Why? Because I don't care about your feelings. I only care about what is in a child's best interest... More >>

Tags: FinancesFriendshipsMarriageMotherhood-FatherhoodParentingRelativesStay-at-Home MomStress
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04/22/2014
Is This Your First Marriage? This is not the first time I have gotten this kind of question. I have also gotten it in the form of "Are you still with your son's biological father?" WHY are these questions even thought to be acceptable?!? More >>

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04/21/2014
Will 'Crowdfunding' Change the Capital Raising Process Forever?  (Part 2 of 2) ...In last week's column, I talked about the strengths and weaknesses of the SEC's proposed crowdfunding regulations, in an attempt to figure out if 'equity crowdfunding' (raising capital for your startup or small business using crowdfunding techniques) will revolutionize the capital raising process in the United States... More >>

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04/21/2014
Giving Our Children the Lives They Deserve I am a recovering feminist who worked full time in a demanding field for the first years of my boys' precious lives. I knew working while having kids was a mistake... More >>

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04/14/2014
Will 'Crowdfunding' Change the Capital Raising Process Forever?  (Part 1 of 2) ...For over 80 years, SEC regulations have prohibited companies from using 'general solicitation' and 'general advertising' (such as newspaper or magazine ads) to raise money before launching an initial public offering (IPO). Within days, that prohibition will become history... More >>

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03/31/2014
A Dr. Laura Reflection True for any relationship... More >>

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03/26/2014
Keeping My Family Intact I am the incredibly stupid husband who tried to hide a huge debt from her and figure out a way to pay it off. More >>

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03/24/2014
Aging Excellently: Can You Surf the 'Silver Tsunami' or Will You Drown? The media has called the aging of America the "Silver Tsunami." Our families, health system, and economy can either surf, or drown. Where's your surfboard? More >>

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03/03/2014
Twelve Marketing Tools Most Small Businesses Don't Get Right (Part 2 of 2) No matter how successful you are in your business, you can always improve your marketing strategy. Here are some MORE marketing tools most small businesses use, but seldom get right. More >>

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