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Mother’s Day by the Numbers

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On May 13th mothers everywhere will be opening thoughtful gifts from their kids, smiling at heartwarming cards, putting bouquets of beautiful flowers in water, enjoying delicious brunches with their families, and basking in this annual reminder…
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Cosmo for Latinas: Michelle Herrera Mulligan Makes Her Mark

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Since Cosmopolitan for Latinas’ Michelle Herrera Mulligan first began her job in January, heels are practically an every day staple for the newly crowned editor in chief. I telephone her Brooklyn home just as she’s heading out to…
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TSA Packing Tips and Guidelines to Help Smooth Your Flight

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The TSA has been charged with making travel safe for all passengers, much to the chagrin of some travelers who have come a little, uh, too close for comfort when frisked by TSA agents. Overall though, most people are more concerned with personal…
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Why Women Must Be Financially Savvy

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Women have got to take personal finance seriously. According to Vital Health and Statistics a Latina’s life expectancy at birth is 83. During those years, Latinas fall financially short, whether single or married. In 2010 the Insight Center…
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How To Spend Your Tax Refund

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What are you planning to do with your tax refund? Presuming you’re getting one and not having to pay the IRS, that is. If you’re like most Americans, you’re planning on paying off debt or saving it or both. As reported in CNN Money and…
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Mickey Mania Trivia

Think you’re a Disney diehard? See if you can name Mickey Mouse’s big debut. Bet you’re thinking of Steamboat Willie. If so, you’re close, but wrong. That little gem is Mickey’s second feature. In honor of the 84th anniversary of Mickey…
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Easter by the Numbers or Our Easter Candy Shame

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Easter is big business! Not surprising given that a majority of the population celebrates the holiday, the tradition of egg hunts and lots and lots of candy. A total of 16 billion (not a typo) jelly beans—enough to circle the globe three times—are…
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6 Tax Deductions Every Mom Should Take

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Every year there are five common reasons why people don’t file their personal income tax returns by the April 15th deadline. Procrastination—This is hands down the most common reason. Certain people view tax preparation similar to…
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Is Techno Bigotry Real?

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Nothing is more discouraging than the state of diversity in Sillicon Valley. As a portion of the country speeds up with the latest iPad and gets richer off of Facebook going public, the majority of minorities in America find themselves left…