The price tag on the smooth pair of Cole Haan loafers at Macy's said $148. I considered that a fair opening bid. Standing across from the salesman and the cash register, I said, "Can you knock off 25 percent?" Read more about In tough economic times, shoppers take haggling to new heights...

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JD Salinger: 1919 – 2010 J.D. Salinger, one of the most widely read and enigmatic authors of the last century, has passed away at 91.  Untold numbers of people have read what is considered the greatest coming of age story of all time, his novel, “Catcher in the Rye.” The book, his best known work,  has ...

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If I had a Million Dollars [caption id="" align="alignright" width="383" caption="Photo: expat21.wordpress.com"][/caption] Becoming a millionaire is something that many of us have dreamed about. Many people have been chasing this particular windmill, so to speak, in many ways. The incessant quest for the Holy Grail of a million dollars has created a lot of game shows and ...

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Stick to the Plans Most times, businesses find it just as difficult to secure short term loans as it is to apply the strategic planning models that they’ve set up for their business’ success. Writing a model of strategic planning, at first might seem hard, but it's easier than you might think. It's crucial that you ...

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I don’t know how long this will last, but right now former H&R Block TaxCut fans can get H&R Block At Home 2009 Deluxe Federal + State for only $25 from Amazon, including five federal e-files and free Super Saver shipping. Retail is $45. From the description: This is the Deluxe version, which handles ...

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