May 04 2010
When can the cancelled checks and tax returns be shredded? Yes, shredded. To protect yourself from identity fraud, do not put any financial documentation in the trash or the recycling. When in doubt, Continue Reading »
Apr 24 2010
Here’s a homework manager for students with a Mac. It’s called SchoolHouse 2, tracks everything for you and is free. Trackable are your reading, projects, papers, and grades (which can be calculated). As the site puts it, this way you’ll have no surprises at the end of the quarter/semester. You can look at everything due a week from Friday or every due date for a particular class.
I’ll be searching for a similar application for PC users. Stay tuned.
Please be sure you’re backing up your hard drive or printing out the information daily. The only thing worse than dogs eating homework is the fact that hard drives crash!
Apr 05 2010
Forgetting tasks or assignments? Whatever your current life role(s), one of these five options may suit your needs. With the exception of optional upgrades, all of these online options are free. Continue Reading »
Mar 27 2010
Summarize the last seminar or class you took in three sentences. How effective is your note-taking? The Cornell method of taking notes is effective not only for classes but for meetings and conference calls. If you are unfamiliar with it, check out the link for a website which has a good explanation as well as examples that can be downloaded. I find it effective to use the Cornell method along with an outline in its ‘note-taking area.’ Whatever method you choose, make sure it works for you. Good notes allow for quick review of a lot of information.
Mar 17 2010
Does my insurance really cover me? Hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, flooding, and other unexpected disasters can leave you homeless. But I’m insured you say. Many are finding that although they have insurance, they either did not have coverage or did not have adequate coverage for what happened to their homes and possessions. What to do? Here’s some help.
Mar 13 2010
Whether you just need the space or are trying to simplify your life, these sites have tips to help.
Aug 04 2009
“Sorry I’m late.” If you are a person who is always late, there is help for you and for the others who are waiting on you to arrive. Busy people manage to arrive early or on time. They plan ahead to arrive on time. That usually means leaving early enough to allow extra time for those red lights, rush hour traffic, and other emergencies. On extremely rare occasions, there may be a major traffic accident or you may be in one of the accidents.
I’m not always late — just sometimes, you say? Here’s a little test:
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