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Kentin Waits

Kentin Waits has worked in web marketing for 14 years and run his own eBay business for 10. In 2009 he published two articles for Backwoods Home Magazine and is currently working on a page-a-day desk calendar on the topic of financial empowerment.

Latest articles by Kentin Waits

Vacation Hack: 7 Tips for Single Bag Travel

Simplify your travel and avoid baggage fees. Become a single-bag traveler by choosing the right carry-on and packing with purpose!

Turbo-Charge Your Nutrition with Superfoods

Turbo-charge your nutrition by understanding and using the power of superfoods.  Explore which foods fall within the superfood category and why.  

5 Financial Principles for a Seismic Economy

Learn the 5 principles of personal economics to help you survive and thrive in tough economic climates.

Reclaiming Etiquette: Dining Basics for New Professionals

Dining etiquette is fast becoming a lost art. Let this quick tutorial give you an edge in a tight job market and added confidence for any occasion.

Conversation Killers: What’s Holding You Back From Negotiating?

What's holding you back from making better deals?  Learn to identify and overcome common roadblocks for a lifetime of rewarding negotiation.

Dumpster-Diving 101: 6 Strategies for Success

 Learn 6 proven strategies for successful and safe dumpster-diving.  Find out the best areas and times to dive, what to look out for and what gear you need.  

Degrees of Frugality: 7 Tips for the College-Bound

It's no secret that college tuition and all the related expenses can be daunting for students and families. Here are seven tips for minimizing the costs of college.

7 Mistakes that Can Ruin Your Yard Sale

If you find yourself hosting a yard sale this year, here are a few common mistakes to steer clear of in order to increase sales and pave the way for a smooth de-cluttering

11 Ways to Prep for "Guerrilla Retirement"

Guerrilla retirement is an approach to retirement that’s more aggressive, more conscious, and less conventional. Here are 11 key points to consider in prepping for your own guerrilla retirement.

7 Ways My Clunker Is Smarter than a Hybrid

At the risk of sounding like I suffer from an acute case of sour-grapes, I’d like to explore just seven ways in which my old clunker may be a smarter choice than even the newest hybrid.

Tips for Sounder Sleep at Hotels

Shouldn’t hotels offer a peaceful atmosphere for a few hours of sleep? After nearly two decades of business and leisure travel, I’ve refined my strategy for carving out a bit of rest against the odds.

The 7 Laws of Negotiation

Over the past couple of decades, I’ve distilled successful negotiating down to seven key principles that can help the newbies out there and serve as a refresher to those who might be getting rusty.

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