How to Gain Experience When No One Will Hire You


It's hard to imagine taking an unpaid position when money is tight. But would you rather stay at home worried that no one will ever hire you, or be out in the field gaining experience that could lead to a great job? Here's how to turn a volunteer position into an internship.

How To Make Your Way Through Life’s Storms


One day a young lady was driving with her father in the passenger seat. They came upon a storm. The young lady asked her father what should she do ...

Moving & Positive Story from a Minnesota Jail


This video highlights some of the positive things that can happen when the corrections system, and the people who work in it, focus on rehabilitation and not just punishment.

Did You Know Low-Income Students Can Go to Harvard for Free?


[tweetmeme source="your_twitter_name" http://wp.me/pxtTV-g7%5D Harvard University wants more people to know that undergraduate students from families with less than $60,000 annual income can to attend the prestigious university for free. University president Lawrence H. Summers said this week that "when only 10 percent of the students in elite higher education come from families in the lower half of … Continue reading Did You Know Low-Income Students Can Go to Harvard for Free?

Tax Tips to Keep Unemployed from Unpleasant Surprises


When tax time comes, many people can be in for a surprise. In my more than 20 years assisting people with their taxes, I find that many are not prepared for the tax impact of digging into their retirement fund or of receiving unemployment benefits long term.