Posted On: January 1, 2011
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Folks have been making self-improvement promises since, well, Babylonia. The Romans did it too—while worshipping the two-faced god Janus (no relation to the mutual fund, but closely related to the month). Nowadays, resolutions make for…
Posted On: December 2, 2010
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We Merr’kuns may still be learning our money math. But if a downturn is good for anything, it’s for ruthless fiscal forehead-gripping—for economists and Joe 6-Packs alike.
The good news: Americans are reducing their credit…
Posted On: October 1, 2010
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Speaking of career breaks and work/life hacking, here’s a true story about the Woychicks, a Minneapolis family that’s a shining example of the sabbatical mindset. This intrepid family is embarking on a one-year (or longer)…
Posted On: July 28, 2010
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Maybe it’s the stupid economy. Perhaps the 20-somethings are stirring up the hype—since they’re still idealistic (and largely underemployed). Could be the sad but true fact that folks don’t take their vacations. Or maybe work…
Posted On: July 14, 2010
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26% of Americans say they find happiness and fulfillment in their job.
11% feel their job is mostly a drain on their energy and happiness.
60% feel their job primarily serves to provide income so…
Posted On: June 3, 2010
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Over the past 2 weeks, “Yoder & Sons,” a column by a WSJournalist and his boys, has been pondering whether Father & 14-year-old Levi should get “crazy” and take a 6-month fantasy trip. Most readers…
Posted On: May 12, 2010
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It’s old news that Americans get way less vakay than our Euro rellies. But check this: A new EU program would subsidize vacation travel for residents who need a break—including the elderly, 18-25 year olds,…
Posted On: April 16, 2010
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When schlepping more stuff into the house the other day, a brilliant idea hit me:
How about a family project in which we try to acquire nothing new for one month. (Okay, except for food…
Posted On: March 14, 2010
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Robyn Waters has done it all—and she’s not done yet! That’s why this month she’s off to Spain and Morocco. But not until she’s made a speech at a major New York design show. Taken…
Posted On: January 5, 2010
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Away, stress recedes.
Struggles, stuff, lists: washed to sea.
Just for now, all’s cool.…
