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By Janet Evans
Saturday, Oct 4 2008, 07:56 PM
Well, a friend of mine says, "In light of the country’s financial situation, a little education goes a long way."
And I agree!
Hopefully, you’ll find something of interest or usefulness on this site.
"Money Smart Week WisconsinSM is a public awareness initiative made for you. It began in 2006. It aims to build your financial knowledge so you can deal with your own money more quickly, confidently and shrewdly. Use this site to find classes and events near you. Most activities are free. They offer unbiased financial education. "
Click old Ben Franklin for a visit...
I’m hoping Gov. Doyle visits his site often!
H/T Scott T.
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By Janet Evans
Sunday, Jun 22 2008, 07:30 PM
Yesterday an article by two Associated Press writers, Alan Fram and Eileen Putman was posted titled,
Everything seemingly is spinning out of control. É
I began reading this article thinking it was going to be some usual lefty spin that would set me off. But I found it to be oh, so much more than that. I found it to be an article of interest to all Americans; no matter what political viewpoint you have. I found it to be of interest to all Americans who have pride in themselves and their country. You see, I find Fram and Putman to have written an article that is on the verge of being un-American.
The can-do, bootstrap approach embedded in the American psyche is under assault. Eroding it is a dour powerlessness that is chipping away at the country's sturdy conviction that destiny can be commanded with sheer courage and perseverance.
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Why the vulnerability? After all, this is the 21st century, not a more primitive past when little in life was assured. Surely people know how to fix problems now. Maybe. And maybe this is what the 21st century will be about — a great unraveling of some things long taken for granted.
Oh, please, Fram and Putman, don’t tell us, the American people, that we have lost the spirit that we have had as American people since the first foot touched soil here. We are a compassionate country and we will come to the aide of each other when we are down. We are a country of democracy, we can vote for whomever we choose. We are always able to improve are lives if we choose to do so…it’s our choice…we still live in the land of opportunity, don’t we? That has not changed.
These authors can only see in front of them and do not really know the people of America. They could not have lived during the Great Depression, or fought during World War I or II. They could not have "Gone West, young man," or traveled here as an immigrant all alone back in the 1800s, or broke their backs working hard as slaves on a plantation in the South.
What do they know about Americans?
They think we have lost our spirit.
They are wrong.
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By Janet Evans
Friday, May 30 2008, 11:22 AM
I’m hearing more and more about people who have been lucky enough to have received their tax stimulus checks and are either banking them, using them to pay off credit card debt, or just plain using them to pay regular bills.
We all know that is not the intended use of the money. And I have to wonder when I hear people say they are using the money on a mortgage payment or cable bill, etc., how they were going to pay those bills in the first place? We’re not talking about a huge windfall here.
Pat Grier, a writer for the Christian Science Monitor has come up with his own idea on just who should be getting tax rebate checks. Individuals who wouldn’t bat an eye when it came to putting the money back into the economy.
It’s a novel idea.
Read his thoughts here
Kids: Fixing the U.S. Economy One Lego At A Time í here
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By Janet Evans
Tuesday, May 6 2008, 06:05 PM
Getty Images
Remember that question?
Do you ask that of your kids?
Did your dream come true for yourself?
Maybe you need a career change.
"If you're considering switching careers, or are just starting to think about where to start yours, this is the list for you: The US Bureau of Labor Statistics projections of the 30 fastest-growing careers.
The projections, which are updated every two years, show that the total number of people employed in the United States will have increased 10 percent — by 15. 6 million — between 2006 and 2016. However, some jobs will grow at a much faster rate during that period.
The careers on this list range from the always-in-demand, engineers and healthcare aides, to the slightly more quirky — gambling officers, anyone?"
From the Boston Globe view a great slideshow with descriptions and photos of the
30-fastest-growing careers í here
The last slide also has links with job hunting tips, advice and hints.
And here's a list of those careers....
Physician assistants
Physical therapists
Manicurists and pedicurists
Environmental science and protection technicians
Gaming and sports book writers and runners
Computer software and systems software engineers
Database administrators
Computer systems analysts
Dental assistants
Marriage and family therapists
Mental health and substance abuse social workers
Mental health counselors
Dental hygienists
Forensic science technicians
Pharmacy technicians
Physical therapist assistants
Gaming surveillance officers and gaming investigators
Social and human service assistants
Financial analysts
Skin care specialists
Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors
Veterinarians
Medical assistants
Theatrical and performance makeup artists
Personal financial advisers
Veterinary technologists and technicians
Computer applications software engineers
Home health aides
Personal and home care aides
Network systems and data communications analyst
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