Will Inclusive Classrooms Help Or Hurt Gen Z’s Future?
When I was in upper elementary, middle and high school, we were divided up into three groups: gifted, average and special needs. I think the special needs programs started right from kindergarten, but...
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6 Unconventional Careers With Good Pay And No Cubes
We’ve all heard the studies that say sitting in a chair all day long is unhealthy and can cut our lives short. Humans were designed to be mobile but not that many jobs support that. Fortunately for me,...
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How To Find Meaningful Work In 5 Simple Steps
As a former manager of a team of Millennials, I like to keep my finger on the pulse of what this rambunctious generation is up to and what they’re thinking. I’m borderline Gen X/Millennial by age and...
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Would You Go Back To Work For A Former Employer? I Am!
Life has a funny way of teaching us about who we are, what our priorities are and what motivates us. About this time last year, I was the most stressed I’d been in years. I was working for a company...
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When Getting Rejected For A Promotion Is Just Wrong
There is almost nothing else as emotional as getting rejected for a promotion at work. It happened to me almost three years ago and sent me on a rollercoaster spiral of utter shock, rage, disbelief,...
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Affordable Small Business Solutions for New Entrepreneurs
Some people are naturally gifted with entrepreneurial talents, while others like me have to work hard at getting out of our comfort zones and pushing past our perceived limits. There are many benefits...
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Income Report: October 2015
This time last month, I was feeling pretty frustrated. September was a disappointing month for traffic, income, and my level of productivity. Fortunately, October was a whole other story! Although I...
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Black Friday Deals And Wish Lists
I think it’s pretty funny that retailers already started Black Friday deals several weeks ago. It feels like there’s really not much of a need to wait until the day after Thanksgiving anymore to get...
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Career Update: Pros And Cons Of Working For A Former Employer
It’s been over a month now since I went back to work for my former employer as a part-time contractor. There were moments when it felt like time was passing super slow, but not so much anymore. I’m...
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Active Investing Or Passive Index Funds: Which Is Better For Your Money?
Whether you prefer active investing or passive investing, or aren’t investing at all, it’s pretty clear that the stock market is unpredictable. However, some people are convinced they have what it...
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Income Report: November 2015
Hold on to your hats – heavy winds are knocking over trees, hail is falling out of the sky in San Francisco and snow is dumping in Tahoe. Winter is really here! Today was a perfect rainy day to stay...
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Untemplater Year In Review Highlights Of 2015
The year is quickly coming to a close – aah! I’m not ready for December to be over yet. It’s hard to believe I used to have all my Christmas shopping done by mid November, ha. I get later and later...
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Do. Or Do Not. There Is No Try.
In the spirit of the upcoming new year and Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Episode VII), I thought I’d title this post based on Yoda’s most famous quote from The Empire Strikes Back, “Do. Or Do Not....
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2016 Net Worth Report: I Want To Be A Multi-Millionaire
It’s funny how our aspirations change over time. When I look back to my younger years, I wouldn’t have ever imagined I could get to where I am today. I just didn’t have any real idea what I could be...
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How To Save More Money In 2016
The first couple weeks of every January are filled with a lot of excitement and hope. The hard part is holding on to that energy and motivation of setting new milestones throughout the entire new year....
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One Path Ends And Another Begins: Untemplater Income Report December 2015
With the holidays over, I’ve got taxes and budgeting at the forefront of my mind for 2016. All I want to do is save, save, save and find ways to declutter and simplify. I really should do a better job...
View ArticleWill Having A Kid Save My Marriage? Just Say No!
It might sound ridiculous that anyone would ever ask themselves, “Will having a kid save my marriage?” but I think it actually happens a LOT behind closed doors and in people’s heads. We all know that...
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I Am Lucky To Be Alive: Thank You UCSF For Saving My Life!
Life changing moments don’t happen that frequently, but when they do it’s crazy how much can literally change and flash right before your eyes. Priorities can shift in a split second. Shock and...
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Counting My Lucky Stars: Untemplater Income Report January 2016
Phew, what a wild week and a half it’s been for me. Thank you so much to those of you who sent me get well wishes and support. I had no idea I’d wind up in the hospital, and thankfully I am feeling a...
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15 Ways Bad Credit Hurts Your Lifestyle, Career, And Relationships
When I was in college I had no idea how important building credit is and how much I would need a good credit score throughout my adult life. Thankfully my mom knew I should start to build credit as...
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