Doing your taxes is hardly a fun time. Once done, most people treat the process as out of out of sight, out of mind. This is fine so long as you hold on to the records you used to come up with the numbers on your return. So, just what are tax records?...

When writing creatively, it is rather ironic that as writers we often put ourselves in a box and then refuse to think outside of it. It is hardly creative! This is particularly true when it comes to developing the story line for your work. We pick a plot ...

The year is flying by quickly. Halloween is past us and Thanksgiving is coming on quickly and you know what that means – the hefty, delicious Thanksgiving Dinner. Ah, but wine are you going to drink? As you probably know by now, wine goes well with f...

To fish or not to fish – that is the question! Oh, come on. That is no question at all. We all know the answer is to fish and to fish as often as you possibly can. To that end, let us extol upon the reasons why heading out with a rod and real is just a ...

Well, welcome to the end of the world. At least, that is the impression being given by the pundits. As usual, the hysteria is a bit overblown. Are things tough? Yes. Will it last? No. As always, things will turn around. It might take a few years, so until...

Ever wonder if there is more to life then just paying the bills and getting through the day year after year? For those that wish to contemplate their navel a bit, there is a special destination and hotel in the United States. Life within Sedona, Arizon...

Although some hotel rooms tend to be rather expensive, you do not get a lot of space inside of your room. At the Crescent Court Resort in Dallas, Texas, space seems to be the number one priority. Rooms are large enough to move around in, and the hotel its...

Dealing with taxes is just about the last thing anyone wants to do. That includes me and I write about them. That being said, there is one clear rule when it comes to taxes. If you plan ahead to deal with them, you will pay far less than if you just throw...

As we work through the fourth quarter of the calendar year, many people put thoughts of taxes on the back burner. After all, you really don’t have any major tax filing deadlines coming up until returns are due the next year. Such an approach is easy...

Like millions of Americans, you decided to file an extension last April so you could file your taxes this past October 15th. Well, the day has come and gone. You have filed your taxes and now you want to know, “Where is my stimulus payment?” The g...

The word has come down from on high. You’ve been charged with putting together a promotional campaign for your organization. Here are some tips on creating a successful effort. The first step in any campaign is also one that is often passed over. Si...

San Diego is one of the premier summer vacation spots in America. That being said, you might be surprised to learn the best time of the year for roasting on the beach is not in the middle of summer. San Diego is considered an ideal vacation spot for m...

It is amazing how often a massive marketing opportunity presents itself to a business niche and nobody does anything about it. This brings up the issue of staying on the ball with your marketing and waking up to the possibilities all around you. If yo...

Sometimes, the old methods are still the best way to go when it comes to building a business. In an ever competitive business world, this can often mean using promotional items to entice potential customers to become definite customers. The problem, of co...

It’s that time of the year again. As we move into the middle of the hot summer months, the surf and turf is rolling again in Del Mar. Yep, the horse races have started again. Del Mar is a beautiful little coast town located in the North County area ...