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7 Wealth-Building Lessons from Billionaires

By Mark Morgan Ford | 05/12/2008

There is no shortage of billionaires today. In 1985, there were fewer than 20 of them. Today, there are more than one thousand. Wealth is gradually moving away from the United States. In 2003, eight Americans made the top 10 in Forbes’ annual list of billionaires. This year, only two…

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Does It Take Money to Make Money?

By Paul Lawrence | 05/10/2008

The truth is, money just doesn’t matter all that much when it comes to starting a business. I know from firsthand experience that it’s possible to start a profitable business with virtually nothing.

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How Many Push-Ups Can You Do?

By Craig Ballantyne | 05/10/2008

The push-up is the all-American exercise. Too bad most Americans would have a hard time cranking out a single repetition, let alone the number they should be able to do for their age.

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How to Let a Mentor Find You

By Judith Strauss | 05/10/2008

Turn yourself into an outstanding employee – and your boss’s number one protege – by following this advice from Automatic Wealth for Grads… and Anyone Else Just Starting Out:

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Real Estate 101: Making Money When You Buy

By Julie Broad | 05/9/2008

When you get to know an area intimately, you can spot deals and snap up a property before anyone else.

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Are My Great Expectations Just Wonky?

By David Cross | 05/9/2008

Studies by experts such as Dr. Jakob Nielsen have shown that when software or websites “break,” many users blame themselves. “It must be something I did,” customers think. And then they give up on the task in hand, which, if it is spending money on your site, isn’t good for you.

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Dear ETR: "My biggest dilemma is if I’m right for the job."

By Mark Morgan Ford | 05/9/2008

Learning to become good at selling is simply learning technique. If you are smart enough to learn to ride a bicycle or use a computer spreadsheet, you are more than smart enough to learn the techniques you will need to be an excellent salesperson.

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Oil’s Last Harrah

By Andrew Gordon | 05/8/2008

Oil is still making new highs and supply is still very tight. Wait for the price to head down. Then simply be willing to believe in and act on what you’re seeing.

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Good Cop(y), Bad Cop(y) – Let’s Make the World Safe for…

By Charlie Byrne | 05/8/2008

Take a ride around your town and you’ll see it on signs everywhere you turn. Self-absorbed… inner-directed… and completely without benefit to the reader.

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Setting Priorities

By Brian Tracy | 05/8/2008

Resolve, today, to set clear priorities in every area of your life, and always choose the activities that will assure you the greatest health, happiness, and prosperity in the long term.

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What’s More Important Than Your Search Engine Ranking?

By Alexis Siemon | 05/7/2008

Yes, rankings are important for getting your website noticed for targeted keywords and search phrases. But that’s only the beginning…

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Your Back’s Best Time to Work Out

By Craig Ballantyne | 05/7/2008

You can still have a great workout in the morning, as long as you are extra careful of your back and lifting technique.

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