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Aug 25

Losing Money on Frequent Flyer Miles

Posted By Tracy
25 August 2010 / 10:05 am
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If you’re buying frequent flyer miles, there is a good chance you’re taking a pretty big hit when you cash them in for an actual ticket.

Aug 05

Customer Focus

Posted By Tracy
05 August 2010 / 7:59 pm
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I am all about customer focus.  I was when I was a waitress years ago.  Ask my interns and I’ll tell them that is there number one job- to serve our customers.  I think there is such value in customer service but like so many other niceties and manners these days, I am surprised [...]

Jun 09

I’m honored by Phlare Magazine

Posted By Tracy
09 June 2010 / 6:31 am
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I’m honored to be on the cover of Phlare Magazine with such inspirational women! Look for it on newstands next week.

Jun 07

LIFELINES: What’s Up With Missy

Posted By Tracy
07 June 2010 / 6:46 am
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Jun 01

Missy’s breast cancer story

Posted By Tracy
01 June 2010 / 11:14 am
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“May I Suggest” (one of my favorite songs) to you that we all be grateful for our lives. I spent the morning with a woman who radiates light.  She radiates light because she feels lucky and blessed, despite the fact that the breast cancer that she did everything to beat 8 years ago… is back.
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May 27

How Will the New Regulations Affect YOU?

Posted By Tracy
27 May 2010 / 6:18 am
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After years of rate hikes, costly fees and credit limit cuts, consumers finally got some relief, thanks to the Credit CARD Act. As you may know, a number of the rules kicked into effect earlier this year, but there are several new ones rolling out this summer that you’ll want to be aware of.

To [...]

May 24

What does that 2,000+ Page Health Care Bill Mean for YOU?

Posted By Tracy
24 May 2010 / 11:31 pm
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There are some things you can afford to cut from your budget like your daily coffee run, weekly shopping trip, or after-work happy hour… but your health? That’s a different story. Skipping health insurance not only puts you at risk but also those who care about you because they’ll be hit with the financial burden, [...]

May 20

In Debt to Your Degree: Where to Find Help

Posted By Tracy
20 May 2010 / 5:07 am
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Ambitious, educated, yet jobless—that’s the story for many newly minted grads and unfortunately the student loan statements aren’t stalling along with the hiring managers. If you haven’t quite landed a job, and are taking on volunteer positions, internships, or revisiting that oh-so-faithful summer job, the thought of making your first payment is likely taking you [...]

May 20

Financial Reform for Recent Grads, Made Plain and Simple

Posted By Tracy
/ 5:01 am
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“So what are your post graduation plans?”
…It’s a dreaded question that many recent grads are facing in this uncertain job market. You’ve worked hard and graduated with valuable skills, a strong resume, and wonderful memories …but little knowledge of how to manage your finances.
This year’s grads certainly aren’t the first to cross the stage with [...]

May 04

Website that Helps Consumers Save

Posted By Tracy
04 May 2010 / 10:16 am
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Tracy explains how consumers can save money using the new website livingsocial.com.