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  • 12 Unique Ways to Score a Job Interview   13 years 3 weeks ago

    Whoa! A video resume? Now that's something. I have heard about graphical CVs from friends and have made one myself using my iPad and this free app called Shine, which can be found here http://goo.gl/vhZ2q. I am still wrapping my head around the idea of a graphical CV and now I read about a video resume. I gotta see examples!

  • What to Do (and Not Do) When You're in a Car Accident   13 years 3 weeks ago

    Have you heard of any victims of identity theft from giving out too much information at an accident?

    I was in a fender bender about two weeks ago and the person took pictures of my information. I asked them to delete it but I can't be sure.

  • 25 Things You Shouldn't Buy at the Grocery Store   13 years 3 weeks ago

    this is honestly the worst list i've ever seen of what not to buy from the store. all of these things i DO buy from the store and have served me well when it is needed. now, if you're wanting to look up a list of things you shouldn't buy unless you want to save money, then this is not a good list. cause many of these things i'm sure people buy on a daily basis.

  • Ask the Readers: When Do You Use Organic?   13 years 3 weeks ago

    Hey, if they're on sale or something, great, but I just can't afford to be exclusively organic. In the past, we've had a little container garden for tomatoes and such, and that was cool.

  • What to Do (and Not Do) When You're in a Car Accident   13 years 3 weeks ago

    Great advice to understand BEFORE a car accident! Thanks!

  • 4 Quick Ways to Decide if a Company Is Worth Your Investment   13 years 3 weeks ago

    Great tips! though I think 3 and 4 can be overdone.

    It's possible that some stocks historically have higher than 15 P/E ratios, perhaps due to great expectations from investors. As long as they keep delivering good results in their financial reports, it's not a bad thing.

    With regards to news, it's important, but it's equally important to separate the substantial news that have long-lasting implications from the short-term bumps that every business encounters. And of course, sifting through what's hype and what's not.

  • AD&D Insurance: No Good, No Bad, Just Ugly   13 years 3 weeks ago

    Nora, I share the same concerns with AD&D, actually with all insurance really - We pay but they rarely ever will cover, or pay out what you think they should.

    Since ones greatest concern is to insure their family is protected after their death, it is very alarming to think you would have purchased a policy that will never pay out.

    Your article seems to suggest that buying AD&D is simply an act of false security because the likelihood of a payout is minimal. I would like to understand this point of view a bit more.

    Is this because consumers do not conduct their due dilligence and think the policy will pay out for things it should not?

    Or is this because the insurance companies are scheisters who look and often find a reason NOT to pay out?

  • 15 Essential Life Hacks That Will Save You Time in the Morning   13 years 3 weeks ago

    This is a great list. I'd do anything for a few extra minutes of sleep in the morning! :) Not so much anymore now that I work from home, but when I used to go into work every day, I'd prepare my lunch the night before.

    Elizabeth
    @ellieshares

  • Ask the Readers: When Do You Use Organic?   13 years 3 weeks ago

    to be honest, when it is budget friendly

  • The Pros and Cons of Paying Cash for a House   13 years 3 weeks ago

    Owning a home outright brings a lot of peace of mind and security. Property taxes will always be there.

    However, if you want to move and sell be prepared to wait.

  • Ask the Readers: When Do You Use Organic?   13 years 3 weeks ago

    I do my best to buy organic grapes, berries and apples. But right now we can't afford double prices, so I've only been buying organic when they're on sale or pretty close to conventional.
    I prefer organic lettuce, but lately it seems attacked by bugs or something, and is not fit to purchase - pushing me back to conventional. If packaged lettuce/greens are on sale, I always buy organic of that - usually organic spinach.
    And potatoes. I always buy organic potatoes, they aren't that expensive and we only need the small bags anyway.
    Bananas, I usually buy organic bananas as they are cheap anyway.
    I grow basil, rosemary and oregano myself. Fresh herbs are the best! And so easy to grow, just need a little spot in the window and they flourish. Basil especially grows like a weed and you can put it in anything.

  • Ask the Readers: When Do You Use Organic?   13 years 3 weeks ago

    Most of the time. I have health issues and have been told to do exclusively organic, especially meat. The main time I don't is when we eat out, which is usually once a month or so, or on vacation. Or if something isn't available organically grown. My father-in-law always says "you pay now or you pay later" in regard to diet -- we would rather spend a little more and invest in good health for the long run!

  • 4 Quick Ways to Decide if a Company Is Worth Your Investment   13 years 3 weeks ago

    I use is "do I personally use the product or company". I like investing in companies I know. Besides there is too much emotions in stock picking. I have seen good companies get slammed in the news/stock market for hearsay and anything changed. Remember stock prices don't always reflect how a company is doing.

  • Ask the Readers: When Do You Use Organic?   13 years 3 weeks ago

    At our little grocery store there are certain vegetables (green beans, asparagus, squashes etc.) that are ONLY available at as organic and locally grown. So it's easy to make the decision there.

  • 254 Uses for Vinegar. And Counting.   13 years 3 weeks ago

    For the Skunk Smell Removal ...I work for a Vet for a lot of years and we had LOTS of dogs come in for a de-skunking ...The mix if I remember correctly is :

    1 qt bottle of Hydrogen peroxide
    1 sm box of Baking soda
    1 Tblspn of Liquid dish soap
    Do NOT get this in the animals eyes !
    Make into a runny paste , glop the paste on to a WET previously washed ( get the excess smelly goo off ) dog , massage into coat ...LET sit on pet for TEN (10) min. Rinse with cool water and ... AIR dry do NOT blow dry .

    Hope this helps .

  • Ask the Readers: When Do You Use Organic?   13 years 3 weeks ago

    I like to garden organically, but I just have a container garden. Also, I try to buy organic when I get fruits and vegetables that are thin-skinned or that I will eat the skin. Also, I like to buy organic dairy, though luckily I don't use a lot of dairy products. It's a balance and it's not always easy to do, especially when you eat out.

  • Ask the Readers: When Do You Use Organic?   13 years 3 weeks ago

    I often use organic when it comes to my fruits, like apples or strawberries!

  • Ask the Readers: When Do You Use Organic?   13 years 3 weeks ago

    we buy pretty much everything we can organic, non-GMO, pastured, BPA-free; the added cost is offset by eating out much less than we used to

    we will occasionally buy non-organic from the Clean Fifteen list, if organic is unavailable, but even with the things on the list, we like to vote with our wallets, and support farmers and suppliers who are keeping it real and clean!

  • How Much Does It Cost to Keep a Cat?   13 years 3 weeks ago

    Wow and here I thought cats were easier than dogs, although i'm an avid dog lover. That's crazy! Glad you were able to find it a good home.

  • Ask the Readers: When Do You Use Organic?   13 years 3 weeks ago

    I don't buy organic at all.
    There is not enough scientific evidence to show that organic has more nutritional value or is any safer than non organic products. The best way to spend your money is to buy whole foods and not processed convenience foods.

  • Ask the Readers: When Do You Use Organic?   13 years 3 weeks ago

    I purchase organic carrots and apples most of the time. I try to buy organic on the "dirty dozen" if the price isn't too high.

  • 12 Annoying Bank Fees and How to Avoid Them   13 years 3 weeks ago

    Why is it necessary for "other banks" to charge a fee when you use 'their' ATM (and "your" bank to charge an additional fee for using another bank's ATM), while you can get cash back on a debit card at a store without being charged a fee?

  • Ask the Readers: When Do You Use Organic?   13 years 3 weeks ago

    I try to buy organic when it's not too expensive, but it's not my priority like price is.

  • Don't Panic! How to Meet a Deadline   13 years 3 weeks ago

    I agree. Unfortunately, I think it's also the skill that takes the longest to learn.

  • Ask the Readers: When Do You Use Organic?   13 years 3 weeks ago

    We buy mostly organic. Definitely meats.