Hindsight Is 20/20

February 8th, 2010

When I look back at my overspending days, it’s easy for me to see the many, many mistakes I made. My life was littered with them. There are some old journal entries of mine that are absolutely cringe-inducing to read. I still have quite a few items in my closet that are just the result of blind conspicuous consumption. I didn’t save. I didn’t invest. I didn’t plan. I didn’t focus on building the career I truly wanted.

Looking back, I see all of those mistakes and missed opportunities and poor choices. I want to smack my 23 year old self on the head and yell, “Get a clue!”

Yet, I also know that hindsight is 20/20.

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Driving To Mexico: Take A Few Precautions And Be Safe!

February 7th, 2010

Mexican Insurance Store:Mexican Auto Insurance Blog Review Current Mexico Travel Tips andCompare Best Quality Mexico Insurance Quotes Online in minutes!

Before you drive to Mexico, take some time and see what the U.S. Department of State has to say about your intended travel destination in Mexico (online at Travel.State.Gov, which also gives numbers you can call). You can find out many essential details about entry and exit requirements, hotspots to avoid, what sorts of rules and regulations will be encountered, much more. The general advise and experience is heading south to the border enter during the day.

Before the adventure begins you must purchase Mexican Auto Insurance, as your US and Canadian car insurance policies are not valid.

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Corinthia Hotel Prague features its award winning conference facilities

February 5th, 2010

The Corinthia Hotel Prague featured its award-winning conference facilities by sponsoring a free-stay drawing at the first American Tourism Society (ATS)/NY Skal joint MICE market seminar, January 28, New York City. Ann Tillman, Hillside Travel, was the lucky winner.

The Corinthia Hotel Prague is one of the largest luxury conference hotels in the Czech Republic’s Capital, which is ranked as the 13th most popular European City for Conferences. The Corinthia is also known for its special Events@Corinthia program. With its “Stress Free and Successful”event philosophy, every group organizer and meeting planner is provided a dedicated 24/7 experienced Events@Corinthia staff person to assist with all the needs and requirements of the group. <

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Some consumers feeling confident about their own debt management abilities despite their feelings on the state of the economy

February 5th, 2010

Despite the fact that some may feel the economy is in a poor state, a recent survey shows that consumers are feeling a bit better about their own personal finances and budgeting abilities.

According to the Discover U.S. Spending Monitor, 56 percent of consumers said the economy is “poor,” which is a point below what was reported in December. However, 49 percent of those polled said they felt that conditions in the economy were going to get worse, which is a point higher than was shown in the previous survey.

The survey also showed that a majority of consumers plan on cutting back on discretionary purchases as they continue spending restrictions they put forward after the holiday season.

“Consumers appear to be holding steady on their spending patterns,” said Julie Loeger, senior vice president of brand and product management for Discover. Read more…

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Investment firm president lists Lake View condo

February 5th, 2010

Mark Birkett has listed for sale a two-bedroom, 2.5-bath condo at 3057 N. Clifton Ave. in Lake View for $499,000.

Unit# 1 is part of the Clifton-Barry Condos. Tommy Hicks of Kale Realty is the listing agent.

Birkett is the vice president at GE Antares Capital in Chicago. He worked for Raytheon as a financial analyst.

He earned his bachelor’s in business administration from Villanova University in 1996 and his M.B.A. from the University of Michigan Stephen M. Ross School of Business.

According to BlockShopper.com, there have been 919 condo sales in Lake View during the past 12 months, with a median sales price of $299,000.

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Avoiding household water damage

February 4th, 2010

MOST people only think about flooding coming from outside the home, but water can cause all sorts of damage from some unexpected, everyday sources.

These could include sinks, freezers, washing machines and drains, which can all cause problems if not attended to regularly.

Once a month, run boiling water down each of your bathroom drains to help keep them flowing. A simple hair filter can also stop your drains from clogging and overflowing.

Pay particular attention to your washing machine – because it’s under constant pressure it’s more likely to spring a leak. Shut it off at the taps when you’re away from home.
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