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Breastfeeding and The Office: A Marriage Made in, Well, Not Heaven
I am quite sure the bartenders at the Cellar Bar had no idea what I was handing them. Maybe they thought it was a new type of mixer. But whatever they thought (they didn’t ask), I am positive it was the first, and probably last, Medela pumping bottle of breast milk that they ever put…
The Best Selling Books for Expectant Mothers
During those exciting and anxiety-filled months before baby’s arrival, many pregnant women turn to the printed word for guidance and reassurance. The number of books on the market written specifically for expectant mothers continues to grow, as do the sales numbers. Pregnant women buy many of these books for themselves, but these books also show up as baby shower gifts.
Money You Did Not Even Know You Had
My friend e-mailed me last week to let me know that my husband had $8 in unclaimed money sitting with the State of California. How did she know this? The State of California has a unclaimed money website where you can type in a name and see if there is any money. She had looked up herself along with friends and family. After filling out a form and making a copy of indentification our claim for the money was sent off. $8 is $8! I then had the thrill of finding money for a few friends of mine. One had over $300!
10 Ways to Create a Personal Balance Sheet
You can create a personal balance sheet to gain perspective on your financial well-being. In its simplest form, a personal balance sheet details your net worth–basically the amount of cash and property you have, minus your debts and other liabilities. With a little tweaking, your balance sheet can serve as a financial planning tool. Use it to monitor your investments, flag dangerous debt levels and prepare for major expenditures (a home purchase or kids’ college fund) and retirement. Need help getting started? Consider 10 basic ways to create a personal balance sheet that meets your needs.
Safest Ways to Invest Money
Investing in yourself is the first tenet of financial security. When you have a small amount of money to invest from an inheritance or small and unexpected windfall, you might need a way to invest it. Finding a safe way to invest money on a regular basis will also add to your net worth and future security. Money can be kept safe from you or your family, if you need to curtail spending. Investment vehicles offering set time frames and pre-set rates of return will also be the most secure. Follow these helpful guidelines.