Archives for February, 2017

FTC schools student loan debt collectors

If you’ve defaulted on a federal student loan, chances are you’ll hear from a debt collector. Debt collectors must obey the law when trying to find people who owe money. One student loan debt collector — GC Services, LP — failed to follow the law, and the FTC is taking action against them. Source: FTC […]

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Why You Should Do the Things You’re Bad At, and Often

Article by Megan Nicole O’Neal    There’s a lot of argument around the idea that if you want to be successful, you should search for the “thing” that you’re good at and devote your whole self to it. Put in the 10,000 hours. Focus. And emerging from the tunnel and into the light, you will […]

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Rohn: 5 Tips for Using Your Time Wisely

Article written by Jim Rohn    Anything is possible in the 24 hours we’re given each day.   Let me give you some thoughts on time management. Here is a list of things you should consider to make the most of your time:             Related: 5 Qualities of People Who Use Time Wisely   […]

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Keeping track of your magazine subscriptions

I enjoy reading magazines related to my hobbies, for trends and inspiration. But sometimes I get overwhelmed by renewal notices. Keeping track of the expiration dates for my magazine subscriptions can get confusing, especially when I get multiple renewal notices for the same publication. Sound familiar? Well, here are a few tips to help keep […]

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Reaching for my dreams

Hello My name is Lois Beck and I’m 38 year’s old and this is my story of how I reached for my dreams. It wasn’t till 2008 that I started truly reaching for my dreams when I knew that it was time to really get to where I wanted to be. A single mom of […]

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My Experience at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Hello, my name is Adam Buchholtz and I am a freshman at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (UWEC). I am now officially a nursing student at UWEC, having only have found out a few days ago, but now I can not wait to see what nursing will have in store for me. My school work […]

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Undergraduate Achiever Scholarship

My name is Alexis Alston and I am a Mass Media major with a minor in Recording Arts. I am apart of Honor Society, Traditions Council, Residence Hall Association, and A small production team. Soon I hope to be apart of University Ambassadors, Student Government Association and become an RA. Some things that are interesting […]

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Coping With Loss

Donald Trump is President. Young people are shot in the streets. Massacres overtake the universities and workplaces of the United States. The Aleppo tragedy continues everyday. I voted for Donald Trump but I am still trying to determine what’s his strategy for being friendly with Russia. The same Russia that is friendly with Assad, the […]

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This Is How Much You Should Pay For An Investment Property

Knowing the true value of an investment property can be tricky. Sometimes sellers ask for more money than what the property is worth. Here I will provide 3 strategies for you to learn in order to be an intelligent buyer and profit from your properties.  1. If it’s Not Making Money, It’s Not Making Sense. […]

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5 Things You Need for a Successful Mindset

Article by Karima Mariama-Arthur   What’s the biggest difference between those who succeed and those who don’t? Mindset. It’s a small thing that makes a big difference and is the primary catalyst driving your feelings of self-worth, competence and confidence. Make no mistake, the most successful people have it. And if you intend to ascend […]

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