Wednesday, December 2, 2015

5 Tips for Avoiding Employee Burnout

5 Tips for Avoiding Employee Burnout

One of the most common problems employers face is dealing with employee burnout. When employees are feeling overworked and underappreciated, it can lead to poor performance, often caused by burnout. Unfortunately, a burned out employee can hinder a company, as it can cost the business time and money. One of the best ways to solve the problem is to curb burnout before it gets too severe. Here are five ways to avoid employee burnout: Many employees start to feel burned out when they feel like
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Taking a Close Look at Your Business’s Identity: Do You Know Who You Are?

The principles that motivate people today are different from the principles that motivated people of the previous generation. People used to enjoy their work if they had a boss they liked and respected, while today’s workers are more interested in working with great colleagues. Today’s workers also have a focus that’s more aligned with fulfilling a societal purpose rather than focusing on building a pension. And today, power is gained by sharing knowledge, not hoarding it. Although p
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Forget the Sharing Economy–The ‘College Economy’ Is Here!

You read it here first: the College Economy is taking over.  Here in Washington and around the country, economists, corporate executives, legislators, and academics have been talking about the sharing economy and its policy and economic implications. The debate ranges from the pro view that individuals can start their own businesses by monetizing their assets and master their own destinies, to the con view that corporations are exploiting workers by not offering benefits like health care and
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from Royalty Mart http://royaltymart.com/2015/12/03/5-tips-for-avoiding-employee-burnout/

Best Money Tips: Fun, Easy Ways to Save Money in December

Best Money Tips: Fun, Easy Ways to Save Money in December

Welcome to Wise Bread’s Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we fun and easy ways to save money in December, how to conserve energy and home, and tips to entertain on a tight budget. 7 Fun and Easy Ways to Save Money in December — Save on heating by layering up! You can save about 3% on your bill for every degree you turn your thermostat down. [Parenting Squad] 7 Ways To Conserve Energy At Home And Save Money — Heating is one of the most expensive uses of energy in the average home. So le
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Get $150 and 10% Cash Back from Amazon and More with Chase Freedom

Chase Freedom is offering cardholders 10% cash back for purchases from Amazon, Zappos, Audible, and Diapers.com, now through December 31, 2015. Sign up today and get a $150 sign up bonus, too!…
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Forget the Shared Economy, the “College Economy” is here

Living like a college kid, the new normal By Neil Hare You read it here first. The College Economy is taking over.  Here in Washington and around the country, economists, corporate executives, legislators, and academics have been talking about the “shared economy” and its policy and economic implications. The debate ranges from the pro view […]
The post Forget the Shared Economy, the “College Economy” is here appeared first on AllBusiness.com
The post Forget the Shared Economy, th
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from Royalty Mart http://royaltymart.com/2015/12/02/best-money-tips-fun-easy-ways-to-save-money-in-december/

Best Deals for Wednesday 12/02

Best Deals for Wednesday 12/02

JCPenney: 15% off w/ coupon code, Kitchen Appliance Sale at Target, Pro Indoor Cycling Bike for $195, and more!…
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5 Reasons You Definitely Need Renters’ Insurance

In the U.S., the national rent average rose 3.3% over a year ago rents — although some cities saw even greater annual increases. Since last year, renters saw their median rent climb 5% in Detroit, 8.5% in Kansas City, and a whopping 14.9% in San Francisco. Faced with ever-increasing rents, many Americans may opt to skip renters’ insurance. But while there are many kinds of insurance that aren’t worth it, renters’ insurance simply isn’t one of them. Here are five good reasons why you total
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10 New Car Costs the Dealer Is Hiding From You

Car dealers are experts at extracting as much money as possible from buyers. Of course, the dealer will try to get the highest price they can on the cars they sell, but there are many other sneaky costs involved. Here are some of these hidden new car costs and how to avoid them. See also: 17 Things Cars Salesmen Don’t Want You to Know You may think you’ve finished negotiating the price down to a level you can afford, but wait — there’s more! When you see the final cost for your vehicle, y
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Congress Funds Infrastructure the Dumbest Way Possible + MORE 5:49 pm Dec 2nd

Morning News: December 2, 2015

– crossingwallstreet.com

ECB Stimulus Hopes Keep Europe Stocks at Three-Month High
China Calls Hacking of U.S. Workers’ Data a Crime, Not a State Act
Thailand Vows to Fix Aviation Problems After US Downgrade
As OPEC Meets, World Oil Traders See Prices Stagnating Into 2017
Meet the Central Bank Governor Who Isn’t Much Impressed by Money
Yellen, in Back-to-Back Appearances, Could Close Out Era of Zero Rates
What Happens to Your Bond Fund When Interest Rates Rise
Puerto Rico Begins Choosing Which Debt Payments to Make
Mark Zuckerberg Announces Birth Of Baby Girl & Plan To Donate 99% Of His Facebook Stock
Yahoo’s Internet Business Could Draw Interest From SoftBank
Toyota, Nissan Gain Share as U…

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It was a rough third quarter for many hedge funds, which were naturally unable to overcome the big dip in the broad market, as the S&P 500 fell by about 7% during the quarter. The Russell 2000, composed of smaller companies, performed even worse, trailing the S&P by about 14 percentage…

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Retaliation and Claims 101: Beneficiaries and the Failure to Think AheadClaims and counterclaims are the order of the day between Turkey and Russia. The US and Syria stand not side-by-side, but rather on each side, most of the time, but not all of the time.Background for this post is the deliberate shooting down by Turkey, a Russian aircraft attacking ISIS and alleged moderate rebels in Syria…

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Black Friday shoppers made a plan and stuck with it to get the best deal. Sound familiar?

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Late Start Hot Links

– thereformedbroker.com

Sorry for the late start today, had an epidural with the needle going into a nerve being pressed on by herniated discs in my lower lumbar area (L4 and L5). The doctor basically said “don’t get too excited, we may have to do this one or two more times for it to work.” So I got that going for me, which is nice…
Anyway, some great reads I’m plowing through:

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"Hawkish" Yellen Sends US Dollar Surging Above 100 To 12-Year HighsGreat news right? Or is the entire rest of the world exporting deflation to America… and The Fed waving it in?   Think this oh-so-crowded trade has nearly run its course? Think again says Bloomberg’s Richard Breslow, who notes that we’re about to see what happens when DM monetary policy diverges: In the last 24 hours, I have read more analyses than I can count that it’s time to abandon the long dollar trade…

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One of the great things about the state of podcasting today is its diversity. If you look hard enough, you can find a podcast out there on just about any topic. You can listen to podcasts on everything from Charlie Munger, to analyst earnings estimates, to commercial space travel, to meditation. Read more

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Writing in Fortune in January 2004, my View colleague Justin Fox wrote that the Interstate System…
“was heralded as the greatest public works project ever. That it was. And it did, as promised, lead to an America that is more mobile, less plagued by regional differences, and vastly wealthier than before…

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Morning News: December 2, 2015

– crossingwallstreet.com

ECB Stimulus Hopes Keep Europe Stocks at Three-Month High
China Calls Hacking of U.S. Workers’ Data a Crime, Not a State Act
Thailand Vows to Fix Aviation Problems After US Downgrade
As OPEC Meets, World Oil Traders See Prices Stagnating Into 2017
Meet the Central Bank Governor Who Isn’t Much Impressed by Money
Yellen, in Back-to-Back Appearances, Could Close Out Era of Zero Rates
What Happens to Your Bond Fund When Interest Rates Rise
Puerto Rico Begins Choosing Which Debt Payments to Make
Mark Zuckerberg Announces Birth Of Baby Girl & Plan To Donate 99% Of His Facebook Stock
Yahoo’s Internet Business Could Draw Interest From SoftBank
Toyota, Nissan Gain Share as U…

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It was a rough third quarter for many hedge funds, which were naturally unable to overcome the big dip in the broad market, as the S&P 500 fell by about 7% during the quarter. The Russell 2000, composed of smaller companies, performed even worse, trailing the S&P by about 14 percentage…

[[ This is a content summary only…

Continue Reading On insidermonkey.com »

Retaliation and Claims 101: Beneficiaries and the Failure to Think AheadClaims and counterclaims are the order of the day between Turkey and Russia. The US and Syria stand not side-by-side, but rather on each side, most of the time, but not all of the time.Background for this post is the deliberate shooting down by Turkey, a Russian aircraft attacking ISIS and alleged moderate rebels in Syria…

Continue Reading On globaleconomicanalysis.blogspot.com »

Black Friday shoppers made a plan and stuck with it to get the best deal. Sound familiar?

Continue Reading On usnews.com »

Late Start Hot Links

– thereformedbroker.com

Sorry for the late start today, had an epidural with the needle going into a nerve being pressed on by herniated discs in my lower lumbar area (L4 and L5). The doctor basically said “don’t get too excited, we may have to do this one or two more times for it to work.” So I got that going for me, which is nice…
Anyway, some great reads I’m plowing through:

Continue Reading On thereformedbroker.com »

"Hawkish" Yellen Sends US Dollar Surging Above 100 To 12-Year HighsGreat news right? Or is the entire rest of the world exporting deflation to America… and The Fed waving it in?   Think this oh-so-crowded trade has nearly run its course? Think again says Bloomberg’s Richard Breslow, who notes that we’re about to see what happens when DM monetary policy diverges: In the last 24 hours, I have read more analyses than I can count that it’s time to abandon the long dollar trade…

Continue Reading On zerohedge.com/ »

One of the great things about the state of podcasting today is its diversity. If you look hard enough, you can find a podcast out there on just about any topic. You can listen to podcasts on everything from Charlie Munger, to analyst earnings estimates, to commercial space travel, to meditation. Read more

Continue Reading On cfainstitute.org »

Writing in Fortune in January 2004, my View colleague Justin Fox wrote that the Interstate System…
“was heralded as the greatest public works project ever. That it was. And it did, as promised, lead to an America that is more mobile, less plagued by regional differences, and vastly wealthier than before…

Continue Reading On ritholtz.com »

Amazon.com: Up to 50% off Melissa & Doug products! + MORE 5:49 pm Dec 2nd

Family: The Welcoming Door

– foryourmarriage.org

Pope Francis spoke with joy and anticipation of the coming Jubilee of Mercy at his audience on November 18, 2015. He exhorted the faithful to approach “the great door of the Mercy of God” with courage. He noted that October’s Synod of Bishops encouraged all families “to meet at the threshold of this open door,” and also to open the door themselves to the Lord “who is waiting to enter, bringing his blessing and his friendship…

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Your Modern Family – Raising our kids, organizing our home & saving money http://yourmodernfamily.com Download your Free eBook, Beat the Boredom in a Week, here!
When the kids wake us up to tell us that our elf forgot to move – we need to be quick on our feet to think of a reason why. Our Elf on the Shelf has great ideas, but sometimes he just sticks with the same one for two days in a row…

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Polar Express Tea at Peninsula NYC

– takingthekids.com

Children of all ages are invited to journey to the North Pole this holiday season with the Polar Express Children’s Holiday Tea at The Peninsula New York on December 5th. Taking place in the hotel’s Gotham Lounge, children can attend dressed in their favorite pajamas and enjoy a book reading alongside the conductor, tea, cookies and more…

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You Will Be Livid When You See What This Doctor Removed From a Little Boy's Stomach

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Get Saving Stores Coupons

– upliftingfamilies.com

Get Saving Stores Coupons

Hotels.com Coupons: UP to $100 Cash Back
As the weather cools off and the holidays approach, it is time to plan a winter get-a-way! Save on every detail of you trip when you shop conveniently online at Hotels.com—offering discounted accommodations at over 250,000 hotels in over 60 countries. When you shop with Hotels…

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Amazon.com: Up to 50% off Melissa & Doug products!
Amazon is offering up to 50% off Melissa & Doug products today! Choose from toys, blocks, puzzles, and more.
For example, get the Melissa & Doug 60-Piece Block Set for just $34.99.

Or get this Melissa & Doug Car Carrier Trucks & Cars Wooden Set for just $9.99.

You can also get this Melissa & Doug Classic Puzzle Bundle for just $9…

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30 Ways to Fill Ornaments

– kidsactivitiesblog.com

30 Ways to Fill OrnamentsDoes anyone else love those little glass ornaments that you can fill?  I love how you can fill them with memories and adapt them to your family’s personality!
Every Christmas these ornaments tell a different story.
Like this collection of glass ornaments?  Check out our other collection of homemade ornaments…

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Family: The Welcoming Door

– foryourmarriage.org

Pope Francis spoke with joy and anticipation of the coming Jubilee of Mercy at his audience on November 18, 2015. He exhorted the faithful to approach “the great door of the Mercy of God” with courage. He noted that October’s Synod of Bishops encouraged all families “to meet at the threshold of this open door,” and also to open the door themselves to the Lord “who is waiting to enter, bringing his blessing and his friendship…

Continue Reading On foryourmarriage.org »

Your Modern Family – Raising our kids, organizing our home & saving money http://yourmodernfamily.com Download your Free eBook, Beat the Boredom in a Week, here!
When the kids wake us up to tell us that our elf forgot to move – we need to be quick on our feet to think of a reason why. Our Elf on the Shelf has great ideas, but sometimes he just sticks with the same one for two days in a row…

Continue Reading On yourmodernfamily »

Polar Express Tea at Peninsula NYC

– takingthekids.com

Children of all ages are invited to journey to the North Pole this holiday season with the Polar Express Children’s Holiday Tea at The Peninsula New York on December 5th. Taking place in the hotel’s Gotham Lounge, children can attend dressed in their favorite pajamas and enjoy a book reading alongside the conductor, tea, cookies and more…

Continue Reading On takingthekids.com »

You Will Be Livid When You See What This Doctor Removed From a Little Boy's Stomach

(function () {
var player;

if (typeof YT === ‘undefined’) {
if (typeof window.YouTubePlayers === ‘undefined’) {
window.YouTubePlayers = [];

var tag = document.createElement(‘script’);

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Get Saving Stores Coupons

– upliftingfamilies.com

Get Saving Stores Coupons

Hotels.com Coupons: UP to $100 Cash Back
As the weather cools off and the holidays approach, it is time to plan a winter get-a-way! Save on every detail of you trip when you shop conveniently online at Hotels.com—offering discounted accommodations at over 250,000 hotels in over 60 countries. When you shop with Hotels…

Continue Reading On upliftingfamilies.com »

Amazon.com: Up to 50% off Melissa & Doug products!
Amazon is offering up to 50% off Melissa & Doug products today! Choose from toys, blocks, puzzles, and more.
For example, get the Melissa & Doug 60-Piece Block Set for just $34.99.

Or get this Melissa & Doug Car Carrier Trucks & Cars Wooden Set for just $9.99.

You can also get this Melissa & Doug Classic Puzzle Bundle for just $9…

Continue Reading On moneysavingmom.com »

30 Ways to Fill Ornaments

– kidsactivitiesblog.com

30 Ways to Fill OrnamentsDoes anyone else love those little glass ornaments that you can fill?  I love how you can fill them with memories and adapt them to your family’s personality!
Every Christmas these ornaments tell a different story.
Like this collection of glass ornaments?  Check out our other collection of homemade ornaments…

Continue Reading On kidsactivitiesblog.com »

Almost 50 Unique Housewarming Gifts for Less Than $20

Almost 50 Unique Housewarming Gifts for Less Than $20

The perfect way to welcome someone into their new home is with a unique, practical housewarming gift — and we’ve come up with some of the best ideas that they are sure to love. Best of all, for only $20 or less, these gifts won’t break the bank! DIY baskets are affordable and fun to make. Some of the best DIY baskets for a new homeowner include: What better way to welcome someone into their new home than with something delicious? There are several food gifts you can give that won’t cost m
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5 Signs It’s Time to Find a New Bank

No one likes switching to a new bank. After all, it takes effort to close one account and create another. But if your bank is nickel-and-diming you with fees, or if it’s closing so many locations that banking is becoming inconvenient, it might be time to make the switch. “To me, it’s all about convenience when it comes to switching banks,” said Wade Barnes, senior vice president and director of retail banking with Baltimore-based 1st Mariner Bank. “Maybe just 10 years ago, we’d b
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from Royalty Mart http://royaltymart.com/2015/12/02/almost-50-unique-housewarming-gifts-for-less-than-20/

20 Surprisingly Delicious Squash Recipes

20 Surprisingly Delicious Squash Recipes

When I was a kid, squash came around once a year at Thanksgiving — baked, drizzled with maple syrup, and topped with butter. I have no complaints with that treatment, however, squashes are so healthy, versatile, and delicious that creative people keep coming up with new and very unique recipes. Here are 20 to try throughout the holiday season, and beyond. First, let’s chat about spaghetti squash. These are really fun to cook, but the trick is getting them cooked all the way through. My me
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from Royalty Mart http://royaltymart.com/2015/12/02/20-surprisingly-delicious-squash-recipes/

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

How to Know if You Have ADD and What to Do About It

How to Know if You Have ADD and What to Do About It

Let me start the post with three statements 1. I have attention deficit disorder, it is a real condition, I have been diagnosed including having radioactive isotopes through my brain to map my development and yet I’m a leader, I have accomplished much, I did well in school and went on to earn a master’s degree and I can actually concentrate when I want to. I wasn’t even aware that I had ADD until I was 40 (I’m now 47) and knowing it has changed my life for the positive.
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Best Money Tips: How to Avoid Getting Sick While Traveling

Best Money Tips: How to Avoid Getting Sick While Traveling

Welcome to Wise Bread’s Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found simple ways to avoid getting sick while traveling, affordable alternatives to real Christmas trees, and the best way to clean your fridge. 3 Simple Rules to Avoid Getting Sick While Traveling — If you’re traveling abroad, stick to bottled water and avoid foods that may have been washed or prepared with tap or well water. [Money Talks News] 15 Crazy-Affordable Alternatives to Real Christmas Trees — Save money and space b
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from Royalty Mart http://royaltymart.com/2015/12/01/best-money-tips-how-to-avoid-getting-sick-while-traveling/

Countdown to 2016: How Cloud Technology Can Help Your Business Grow

Countdown to 2016: How Cloud Technology Can Help Your Business Grow

Series sponsored by Microsoft Technology has transformed the world of business in recent years, and one of the biggest changes benefiting small business owners is the increase in the number of cloud technologies available. Remember the days of copying documents onto floppy disks, or emailing files to yourself if you wanted to work at home after-hours? Those days are long gone, thanks to the cloud. Here are six ways cloud technology helps your business grow. 1. It increases productivity. Using
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10 Easy Holiday Lighting Hacks

In 2011, Bloomberg reported that Americans spent a whopping six billion dollars on Christmas decorations — and lights are always a big one. Thankfully, you can give your place a festive glow this year with a few simple tricks for frugal Christmas lighting. LED lights come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and tones. They are more expensive up front, but consider this: The average traditional C7 incandescent bulb uses around six watts of electricity, while an LED uses only fraction of that (.8
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Best Deals for Tuesday 12/01

40% off Fire Pits at Target, Stainless Steel Electric Kettle from $25, Lightshare 6Ft LED Star Light Tree from $93, and more!…
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Ask the Readers: How Do You Save on Holiday Gifts?

Giving gifts is a big part of the holiday season — and it’s easy to break your budget on this part of the festivities if you aren’t careful. A few ways to save money here is to DIY gifts, re-gift nice items, or skip this tradition altogether. How do you save money on holiday gifts? Do you have rules on gift-giving with your friends or family? What was the best frugal gift you have ever given? Tell us how you save money on holiday gifts and we’ll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon
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from Royalty Mart http://royaltymart.com/2015/12/01/countdown-to-2016-how-cloud-technology-can-help-your-business-grow/

Seeking A Savior + MORE 5:19 pm Dec 1st

Euribor Hits Record Low in First Ever Dip Below 0.10%; Negative Mortgage Rates Increasingly in PlayVia translation from La Vanguardia, Euribor at Historic Lows, Mortgage Interest Drops by €166 Per Year. The 12-month Euribor, on which most Spanish mortgages are based, closed the month of November at 0.079%, setting a new record low and falling for the first time below 0.1%.The monthly closing represents a decline of 0…

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It is already common knowledge that individual investors do not usually have the necessary resources and abilities to properly research an investment opportunity. As a result, most investors pick their illusory “winners” by making a superficial analysis and research that leads to poor performance…

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Lowest ISM in Six Years

– crossingwallstreet.com

The monthly ISM report is a pretty good report on the state of the economy. For one thing, it comes out on the first business day of the month. It also isn’t subject to endless revisions. They basically ask manufacturers are things better or worse off than last month.
Any number above 50 means the manufacturing sector is expanding…

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Seeking A Savior

– zerohedge.com/

Submitted by Jeff Thomas via InternationalMan.com, It’s an unfortunate truth that, when people are worried about the future, they often put their faith in politicians to somehow make everything better. Politicians, of course, are famous for promising panaceas for whatever is troubling voters, and they even invent new troubles to worry about, presenting themselves as the only ones who can solve these woes…

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Business Investment Cools

– ritholtz.com

Business Investment CoolsNice set of comparison graphs via the WSJ:
 

Source: WSJ

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Stay Committed

– financiallywisewomen.com

For the last month, I’ve been sharing my favorite finance hacks for getting your money mindset in the right place, and I hope you’ve found them helpful. (If you’ve missed…

Continue Reading On financiallywisewomen.com »

Leading posts from November include the latest installment in the Dumb Alpha series by Joachim Klement, CFA; a Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) reading list compiled by Larry Cao, CFA; and an analysis by Jason Voss, CFA, of the potential for a flash crash caused by the confluence of quantitative easing (QE), currency market structure, and other factors…

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from Royalty Gateway http://www.royaltygateway.com/seeking-a-savior-more-519-pm-dec-1st/
Euribor Hits Record Low in First Ever Dip Below 0.10%; Negative Mortgage Rates Increasingly in PlayVia translation from La Vanguardia, Euribor at Historic Lows, Mortgage Interest Drops by €166 Per Year. The 12-month Euribor, on which most Spanish mortgages are based, closed the month of November at 0.079%, setting a new record low and falling for the first time below 0.1%.The monthly closing represents a decline of 0…

Continue Reading On globaleconomicanalysis.blogspot.com »

It is already common knowledge that individual investors do not usually have the necessary resources and abilities to properly research an investment opportunity. As a result, most investors pick their illusory “winners” by making a superficial analysis and research that leads to poor performance…

Continue Reading On insidermonkey.com »

Lowest ISM in Six Years

– crossingwallstreet.com

The monthly ISM report is a pretty good report on the state of the economy. For one thing, it comes out on the first business day of the month. It also isn’t subject to endless revisions. They basically ask manufacturers are things better or worse off than last month.
Any number above 50 means the manufacturing sector is expanding…

Continue Reading On crossingwallstreet.com »

Seeking A Savior

– zerohedge.com/

Submitted by Jeff Thomas via InternationalMan.com, It’s an unfortunate truth that, when people are worried about the future, they often put their faith in politicians to somehow make everything better. Politicians, of course, are famous for promising panaceas for whatever is troubling voters, and they even invent new troubles to worry about, presenting themselves as the only ones who can solve these woes…

Continue Reading On zerohedge.com/ »

Business Investment Cools

– ritholtz.com

Business Investment CoolsNice set of comparison graphs via the WSJ:
 

Source: WSJ

Continue Reading On ritholtz.com »

Stay Committed

– financiallywisewomen.com

For the last month, I’ve been sharing my favorite finance hacks for getting your money mindset in the right place, and I hope you’ve found them helpful. (If you’ve missed…

Continue Reading On financiallywisewomen.com »

Leading posts from November include the latest installment in the Dumb Alpha series by Joachim Klement, CFA; a Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) reading list compiled by Larry Cao, CFA; and an analysis by Jason Voss, CFA, of the potential for a flash crash caused by the confluence of quantitative easing (QE), currency market structure, and other factors…

Continue Reading On cfainstitute.org »

Little Mess, No Problem with These 5 Christmas Craft Ideas for Your Children #NoCordNoBull #CleverGirls #ad + MORE 5:19 pm Dec 1st

Christmas is getting closer and I am getting super excited. I can’t wait to see the look on on my children’s face when they get their goodies from Santa Clause. I also enjoy making a few crafts with my youngest son since he doesn’t go to daycare and make us fun things for Christmas…

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No-Mess Finger Painting

– kidsactivitiesblog.com

No-Mess Finger PaintingNo-Mess Finger Painting is a great activity for when you want to keep kids busy without getting out a ton of supplies. Plus, it’s really fun — my preschooler can spend hours just playing in the paint!

My son doesn’t like to get paint on his hands, so this is the perfect activity for him…

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Happy Liturgical New Year!

– foryourmarriage.org

Happy New Year, or liturgical new year, that is! Every Advent, the Church marks the beginning of a new year with a special season of preparation for the celebration of Christ’s birth. As we celebrate the beginning of a new church year, we are also ending our blog, which has truly been a joy and a blessing to write…

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Grab your kids and camera for a fantastic aquarium holiday tradition, Muncyhkin Morning with Santa, on December 4th at Mystic Aquarium. Your child will have a memorable morning enjoying fun seasonal and animal-themed crafts and activities, light refreshments, as well as a visit from the man in red himself, Santa! The program begins before we open to the public and is a great way to experience the aquarium without the crowds and celebrate the upcoming holidays with your little one…

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Your Modern Family – Raising our kids, organizing our home & saving money http://yourmodernfamily.com Download your Free eBook, Beat the Boredom in a Week, here!
When the kids wake us up to tell us that our Elf forgot to move – we need to be quick on our feet to think of a reason why. Our Elf on the Shelf has great ideas, but sometimes he just sticks with the same one for two days in a row…

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Why You Should Seriously Think Twice Before Buying Your Kids a HoverboardABC Breaking News | Latest News VideosTopping many lists of the hottest holiday toys of 2015 is a hoverboard, but after a handful of accidents – including one in which the brand-new gadget caught fire, exploded, and burned down a house in Louisiana – it’s now one of the season’s most dangerous.

Jessica Horne bought her 12-year-old son a hoverboard, an enviable toy ever since the idea was first conceived in Back to the Future Part II, from a company called Fit Turbo off of Amazon for $300, and within one day, it caught fire inside the boy’s bedroom shortly after he plugged it in to charge…

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Amazon.com: Mega Bloks First Builders 80-Piece Set for just $10.71!
Amazon has the Mega Bloks First Builders 80-Piece Set on sale for just $10.71.
This is the best price on record, and it probably won’t last long!
Thanks, SwagGrabber!

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Christmas is getting closer and I am getting super excited. I can’t wait to see the look on on my children’s face when they get their goodies from Santa Clause. I also enjoy making a few crafts with my youngest son since he doesn’t go to daycare and make us fun things for Christmas…

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No-Mess Finger Painting

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No-Mess Finger PaintingNo-Mess Finger Painting is a great activity for when you want to keep kids busy without getting out a ton of supplies. Plus, it’s really fun — my preschooler can spend hours just playing in the paint!

My son doesn’t like to get paint on his hands, so this is the perfect activity for him…

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Happy Liturgical New Year!

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Happy New Year, or liturgical new year, that is! Every Advent, the Church marks the beginning of a new year with a special season of preparation for the celebration of Christ’s birth. As we celebrate the beginning of a new church year, we are also ending our blog, which has truly been a joy and a blessing to write…

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Grab your kids and camera for a fantastic aquarium holiday tradition, Muncyhkin Morning with Santa, on December 4th at Mystic Aquarium. Your child will have a memorable morning enjoying fun seasonal and animal-themed crafts and activities, light refreshments, as well as a visit from the man in red himself, Santa! The program begins before we open to the public and is a great way to experience the aquarium without the crowds and celebrate the upcoming holidays with your little one…

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Why You Should Seriously Think Twice Before Buying Your Kids a HoverboardABC Breaking News | Latest News VideosTopping many lists of the hottest holiday toys of 2015 is a hoverboard, but after a handful of accidents – including one in which the brand-new gadget caught fire, exploded, and burned down a house in Louisiana – it’s now one of the season’s most dangerous.

Jessica Horne bought her 12-year-old son a hoverboard, an enviable toy ever since the idea was first conceived in Back to the Future Part II, from a company called Fit Turbo off of Amazon for $300, and within one day, it caught fire inside the boy’s bedroom shortly after he plugged it in to charge…

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Amazon has the Mega Bloks First Builders 80-Piece Set on sale for just $10.71.
This is the best price on record, and it probably won’t last long!
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Is Digital Marketing Really Worth It for Small Businesses?

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5 Simple Ways to Make a Hotel Feel Like Home

Leon Rbibo, president of Los Angeles-based The Pearl Source, travels three to four times a month between Los Angeles, Southeast Asia, and French Polynesia. That’s a lot of travel, but it’s to be expected when you import pearls for a living. See also: Best Credit Cards That Offer Free Hotel Upgrades Being on the road so much can be difficult. It’s easy to overeat. It’s easier to neglect your normal exercise routine. But Rbibo, and other frequent travelers, say that you can help avoid these pitfa
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