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Mompreneurs have it made: they have a career, a family and they manage to keep everything perfectly in sync.
Well, not really. Olympic gold medalist Gigi Fernandez knows how it difficult it is. Since the age of three, Fernandez yearned to play the sport she loved most, tennis. Even though her parents knew she had a talent for tennis, her eye and hand coordination skills were very good, her parents resisted her begging for lessons until age 7.
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http://www.currentmom.com/currentmom/2011/02/baby-goes-pro.html

Consumer Protection Laws You Need To Know – My published article on Investopedia.com

You buy a new bike for your daughter as a birthday gift. When she tries it in the park three weeks later, you both notice the front tire is bent. What do you do? Should you fix it yourself and avoid the trouble of going back to the store? Has the return time lapsed? Is the bike it still covered under warranty? What do you if you didn’t purchase extra insurance coverage?
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http://www.investopedia.com/articles/pf/10/know-your-consumer-protection-laws.asp

4 frugal ways to become famous – My published article on Bankrate.com

When you look at celebrities like Jessica Simpson, Kim Kardashian and Justin Bieber, do you ever wonder how they became so famous? Is it because they are better-looking or more talented? No, more often than not, these people have a team of publicists who are carefully and continually oiling their wheels of fame and popularity.
Read more: 4 frugal ways to become famous http://www.bankrate.com/finance/personal-finance/4-frugal-ways-to-become-famous-1.aspx#ixzz1A570mX7w

Interview with Blog Talk Radio’s The Legally Steal Show

The Anguish Of Trade – Ins by Thelegallystealshow

This is an interview with S.E. Day of Blog Talk Radio’s The Legally Steal Show. This interview is based on my Bankrate article, “Beware of Car Donation Scams“.

Interview with WIBC Indy’s News 93.1 FM Radio

FM 93.1 WIBC Radio Craziest thing I did to save money.mp3

This is an interview with Ed Wenck from WIBC Indy’s News 93.1 FM radio. Here I was being interview thanks to my Bankrate article, “The Craziest Thing I Did To Save Money“.

4 frugal ways to become famous – Bankrate.com

Consumer Protection Laws You Need To Know

Savings accounts with better interest rates can be found this holiday season. American Express, Ally Bank and Everbank are just a few of the many banks offering some of the highest savings rates available on their online savings accounts. Deposits held in these online accounts are FDIC-insured through the parent bank up to $250,000 per depositor.

Read more on this article by clicking here: http://www.savingsaccounts.com/bankingnews/some-high-yield-savings-accounts-to-be-thankful-for.html

Ace the Class: Studying, Note Taking, and Homework Tips – WorldWideLearn.com

Hispanic students can achieve a higher education. Whether you choose to obtain a college education through an online degree program or through the more traditional method of campus learning, you will have access to tons of information that will help you reach your educational goals. The hardest part will be doing the work required to obtain that goal, however with dedication, tenacity and focus, you will get there.

There are several tactics you can use when it comes to polishing their study skills for classes. Whether students want to improve their grades or get a head start in schoolwork, there are ways to accomplish it. One of the hardest things is to get started on a project, but Latino students whose aim it is to reach the finish line of higher education can do it. Here are a few tips:
Read more on this article by clicking here: http://www.worldwidelearn.com/hispanic-education/higher-education/ace-the-class.html

Credit Cards Look to Woo Customers With Perks – Bankrate.com

Earning free flights, gift cards and limited or no fees on foreign transactions are just some of the perks credit card companies roll out to entice customers. And in a weak economy, customers more than ever are looking for the best credit card deals. Bankrate allows you to search for the best credit card based on different factors. The key is to find the card that best meets your needs. It all depends on your daily life and how you use your credit along the way.
Read more: http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2010/08/25/credit-cards-charge-ahead-perks/#ixzz15xXdo6ge

¿Saliendo de Casa? Una Lista de Quehaceres para Asistir a una Universidad Lejos de Casa / Moving Away? Checklist for Attending College Away from Home – WorldWideLearn.com

Attending college is an exciting time in a students’ life. The day the acceptance letter arrives marks the culmination of wishes and hopes and the beginning of a dream come true for many Hispanic students. Now the fun begins. Since preparation is key to a smooth transition, here are a few things you will need when the day finally arrives to start your new adventure.
When moving out, the support of family and friends is priority, after this, there are certain basic necessities you will need to take with you.
Living on your own can bring a whole new level of responsibility to your life. Some of the basics to consider when packing up are everyday items like kitchen, storage, laundry, office and desk supplies.
Read more on this article by clicking here: http://www.worldwidelearn.com/hispanic-education/higher-education/college-checklist.html

A 60 second guide to money transfers – MoneyBlueBook.com

Nowadays, transferring money to friends and relatives is easy. Gone are the days when the only option we had was to mail a check that would take days for the recipient to receive it, and then more time for it to clear. That was ages ago!
Now you can pay your mortgage, electric and telephone bills online or send money instantly to an ailing family member or as a gift to a friend. Want to send money, but not sure which service to use? Here’s an overview of some of the most popular types of money transfers that can help you pick the best one for you.
Read more on this article by clicking here: http://www.moneybluebook.com/a-60-second-guide-to-money-transfers/

Finding a Writing Fellowship – UrbanMuseWriter.com

Writing for pleasure is great, but writing for money has its appeal doesn’t it? What’s even better is writing, getting paid for it and learning during the process. This is what fellowship opportunities offer. If you look around and browse a bit on the web, you’ll find tons of these opportunities. I only learned about fellowships by accident one day as I was browsing through my American Society of Journalists and Authors subscription.For those of you who are not familiar yet, a writing or journalism fellowship, as it’s often called, is a type of grant awarded to a fellowship applicant. The award enables the writer to research a project and write about it while receiving a housing, living and in some cases a healthcare stipend.
Read more on this article by clicking here: http://www.urbanmusewriter.com/2010/07/guest-post-finding-writing-fellowship.html

Hispanic Military Veterans and Financial Aid – WorldWideLearn.com

Hispanic students who have served in the military have a number of options to help cover higher education costs. Like any other student, veterans are eligible for federal and state grants, scholarships, and loans. Most schools also offer some form of financial aid and many have Veterans Affairs Offices to provide administrative assistance to veterans and their eligible dependents. Contact your financial aid office for more information and resources that are available for higher education funding.

The United States Department of Veteran Affairs has a number of programs available to provide financial assistance for education. You can find additional details–and additional programs–at their Web site.

Read more on this article by clicking here: http://www.worldwidelearn.com/hispanic-education/paying-for-college/hispanic-veteran-scholarships.html

Can Regular Investors Beat The Market? -Investopedia.com

We all invest with the hopes that one day we will have enough money to live off our investments. The question remains, can a regular investor like us really beat the market? Do we have what it takes to win over the middlemen and institutions that have millions or even billions invested in the market? According to Terrance Odean, a finance professor at the University of California, Berkley’s Haas School of Business, “Many of the mistakes investors make come from a lack of any understanding of the innate disadvantages they face.”
Read more on this article by clicking here: http://www.investopedia.com/articles/trading/10/beat-the-market.asp

7 uncommon ways to save for the holidays – Bankrate.com

Families who’ve been hit with unemployment, foreclosure and higher credit card fees are tightening their belts and coming up with creative ways to save money on holiday gift giving.
Ideas such as taking no-spending months, giving the gift of manual labor and using accumulated credit card reward points to buy gifts are ingenious ways that folks can save on gifts.
Here are some nifty and resourceful ways people are saving for the holidays.
Read more on this article by clicking here: http://www.bankrate.com/finance/personal-finance/7-uncommon-ways-to-save-for-the-holidays-1.aspx

Beware of car donation scams – Bankrate.com

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/auto/beware-of-car-donation-scams-1.aspx

The Nuts and Bolts of a Successful Company: Celebrating Alaska, 50 years in business – Alaska Business Monthly

http://store.aihalaska.com/index.php?main_page=aih_history

Finding Grants for Hispanic Students / Encontrando Donativos para Estudiantes Hispanos

http://www.worldwidelearn.com/hispanic-education/scholarships-grants/finding-hispanic-grants.html

Setting Up a Home Office on a Budget

http://www.mint.com/blog/saving/home-office-on-a-budget-09202010/

The Build Your Own Scholarship Plan

http://financialedge.investopedia.com/financial-edge/0910/Build-Your-Own-Scholarship.aspx

The craziest thing I did to save money!

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/smart-spending/the-craziest-thing-i-did-to-save-money-1.aspx

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