Money & Finance

Summer Fun on a Budget

July 16, 2011 at 5:00 am
By LJ Innes

It’s no secret that things have been a little tight in the money department for everyone lately. The good thing about that is that you’re not alone. Since everyone is in the same boat, it’s time to remember the days when you were young and you had the whole summer off from school and you and your friends always found things to do for little or no money at all. Weren’t those days fun?

No, you don’t have to hop on your bike and ride down to the local watering hole and swing from a tree rope, although you could. Still, there are some things you can do with friends and family that won’t break the budget that also happen to be tons of fun.

Outing at the Local Park

Depending on where you live, there are probably tons of public parks that have grills and tables, and some even have sprinkler parks or pools where you can cool off if it gets too hot. Grab some buns and burgers and pack a cooler. It’s a nice way to spend time together while getting away from the house and phone and all the reminders of things that stress you out. Some parks even have petting zoos, which always seems to thrill the little ones. Read the rest of this entry »

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Gain Abundance With Green Gemstone Energy

July 13, 2011 at 5:00 am
By Erica Burke

Use Green Gemstones to Manifest Vitality and Prosperity

Green is naturally associated with abundance as it is the color of life, calling to mind lush green forests and rolling fields. Nature’s vitality brings associations of health, abundant blessings, and well-being. In color theory, being surrounded by the color green is supportive to the physical body and inspires feelings of healing and renewal.

Each green gemstone has distinct properties that assist in manifesting specific aspects of abundance. The following are just a few examples of these uniquely specialized properties.

Green Tourmaline Clears Blocks to Attract Success

Green Tourmaline is said to help heal auras and clear away blockages, as well as attract money and success. It has a dense, grounded vibration, making it a great stone to work with to connect to the physical and material world. Tourmaline is unique in that it contains a piezoelectrical charge, a type of electricity that is activated in certain crystalline substances, thus also making it great for working with the mind-body connection. Read the rest of this entry »

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The Slippery Slope of Financial Dependency

July 11, 2011 at 5:00 am
By Alina Mikos

While money may make the world go round, its presence—or lack thereof—in your relationship may wreak havoc on your relationship. If your partner is making all the dough, all sorts of issues can pop up between you two, and usually the longer the imbalance exists in the relationship, the harder it will be to break free of the dependency. Here’s a closer look at the destructive nature of financial dependency.

1. Compromised Self-Confidence

One way people feel capable in their lives is tied to their ability to independently support themselves. If your partner is shouldering this responsibility for you, it’s only a matter of time before your self-esteem suffers. Unless there is a happy and healthy balance in the division of responsibility in the relationship (such as a stay-at-home spouse who does the domestic chores, cares for the children, etc.), your complete financial dependency will degrade your pride and confidence, and can easily lead to depression. Read the rest of this entry »

Money Matters: You Are Not Your Job

July 11, 2011 at 5:00 am
By Psychic Anya Dawn ext. 9179

Sue from Manchester, United Kingdom, asks:

I’m at a crossroads in my life—I have worked for the same company for 7 years—I put everything into it yet not received any rewards. We have now opened a new office and I feel left out. However my boss has offered me a great opportunity but instead of accepting gratefully we ended up arguing about unnecessary issues, money, etc. Now feel I’ve blown it and worrying out of proportion, can you help?

Psychic Anya Dawn ext. 9179 Responds:

Leaving your present position would cause you much grief. How would you find something else to occupy your thoughts during the long hours of the day? Speedily using your psyche to rescue you from that dilemma, you found a way to keep your boss from giving you a deserved promotion. Read the rest of this entry »

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Break Up With Your Job

July 11, 2011 at 5:00 am
By Taryn Galewind

Knowing When to Move On Without Burning Bridges

Has the day come when you know you simply can’t keep the job you have? What do you do to protect your present and your future? As with a love affair on its way out of your life, it’s important to think, plan and act. Keep this in mind—unlike leaving a lover, it’s seldom advisable to leave a job unless you have something else lined up. Land a new job, then consider these tips for knowing when to walk and how to keep your stellar reputation.

Figuring Out When to Walk

1. If you drag your butt out of bed each morning and dread the prospect of going to work, it’s probably way past time to move on. Start making plans. You don’t want to make a snap decision that brings your final paycheck before you’re ready to transition into something way cooler. Read the rest of this entry »

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Psychic Jonathan: Reading for the GLBT Community

July 7, 2011 at 5:00 am
By Krishna Bill

In his thirty years as a professional psychic, empath and clairvoyant, Psychic Jonathan ext. 9601 has taught classes and seminars in various areas of metaphysics throughout the United States, and had his own psychic newspaper column for 10 years. As a psychic who regularly reads for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered community, we wanted to sit down with him and discuss the many issues he is called to read on for the gay community. He shared some excellent insights with us:

“From what I’ve seen, the gay community is going through the same thing everybody else is right now. They’re worried about gas prices. They’re single and looking for someone to commit to and spend their life with. I’ve also been finding that gay people want that right to be married, they want to be able to be more open, to protect themselves legally. It’s kind of important. Read the rest of this entry »

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5 Habits of Highly Organized People

June 30, 2011 at 5:00 am
By Alina Mikos

It’s our daily habitual behaviors which determine the flow of our lives. Most of us have some good and some bad habits that we’ve instilled into our way of life. The major difference between an average person and a highly organized one lies in the consistent practice of certain behaviors. Let’s look at a few of these effective habits worth incorporating into our own methods for achieving successful lives.

Daily Routines

As mundane as they may seem, having daily routines ensures accomplishing specific tasks every day. Whether it’s keeping the house clean, improving your workouts at the gym, or fulfilling tasks that lead toward bigger goals, hammering out a daily regimen is a great way to add efficiency to your day and ambitions. Read the rest of this entry »

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Create Your Own Abundance

June 24, 2011 at 5:00 am
By Taryn Galewind

Then Share It With Everybody Around You

We all know the ancient story of the loaves and fishes. Jesus was speaking to a crowd, and the speech ran long, as it will with public speakers. The crowd grew hungry, and their host felt he needed to feed them. All he could find was a guy in the crowd who had two loaves of bread and a couple of fish. So Jesus figured out how miracles work, and he produced enough fish and bread for the hundreds following him. You can create abundance, too.

You have all the tools you need to create a feeling of abundance in those who feel connected to you. No, you’re not going to draw kp duty and spend all your time in the kitchen hacking up tuna and dividing mountains of dinner rolls. You can learn to look inside yourself and discover the treasures you can share. Read the rest of this entry »

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