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As a former photographer, I like to think I can spot digital manipulation from a mile away. I’ve used Photoshop and GIMP for years to edit photos for clients. I have spent thousands of hours using those apps to train my eye without me being completely aware. There’s a brand of lipstick I really ...

Beautiful Persuasion As a former store manager, I became adept at persuading people to part with their money. I knew my customers. I greeted them when they shopped, learned their kids’ and their pets’ names, favorite colors, and style preferences. I maintained a light touch and never for...

As a financial literacy educator, I believe I must give all of the class attendees as many tools as I can that will help them. Among the first tools, they need to become financially successful is a budget. I know, I know, you are groaning at that word “budget” but I ask you to hang in there with...