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“What makes a king out of a slave? Courage! What makes the flag on the mast to wave? Courage! What makes the elephant charge his tusk in the misty mist or the dusky dusk? What makes the muskrat guard his musk? Courage! What makes the sphinx the seventh wonder? Courage! What makes the dawn come up like thunder? Courage! What makes the Hottentot so hot? Courag […]

"Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your life extraordinary." Dead Poet's Society These powerful words spoken by Robin Williams' character in the 1980 movie inspired a group of students to reach for greatness, and more than 30 years later inspire over four million search results on Google. As an actor, I learned the importance of the l […]

The Wall Street Journal recently ran an article entitled A New Era for Do-It-Yourself Investing. This article evaluated the low-cost and free investment tools available online to help investors who wish to manage their own investments and receive investment advice for little or no cost.   As with any DIY project, DIY investors should be willing to research a […]

Recent media stories illuminating the wide variation in hospital rates for the same service points to a well-known problem in the health care industry.  Hospitals almost always charge employers much more than they get from Medicare.  The result is that costs get shifted to employers through health plan contracts and to the uninsured. Employer premiums end up […]

Interviewing is one of the most important steps in the recruiting proces. It allows the employer to see you in action and ask additional questions about your qualifications, skills and ensure a good fit within their culture. As a jobseeker, you've made it past the first barrier – the dreaded phone screen – and are now waiting in the batter's box. D […]

Posted on 5/21/2013 by Donate Wisely and Avoid Tornado-Related Charity Scams BBB warns of dishonest fundraising and provides wise giving advice DENVER – Charity scams related to the bombing in Boston took less than 6 hours to emerge after the tragedy in April. As news of the devastation emerges following the tornadoes in Moore, OK yesterday, the BBB warns to […]

Posted on 5/20/2013 by What to Know About Smart Summer Travel BBB warns of travel scams to beware of while making vacation plans DENVER – Summer is primetime for the travel industry because it is the best time to get away. According to the latest data from the U.S. Travel Association, travel ranks number one among all U.S. industry exports. “Many vacation-re […]

Posted on 5/10/2013 by DENVER – Mother’s Day is on Sunday and whether you are ordering flowers, shopping for custom jewelry or arranging a special spa day, the Better Business Bureau of Denver/Boulder wants you to be a smart consumer. BBBs nationwide received nearly 4,000 complaints against florists in 2012. Many of the complaints were a result of the flower […]

Posted on 5/7/2013 by DENVER – May is National Moving Month, which kicks off the busiest time of year for Americans changing residencies. It also means unlicensed movers and dishonest scammers will take advantage of consumers. The Better Business Bureau of Denver/Boulder warns of unreliable local movers and gives tips on how to avoid scams. As part of its wo […]

Posted on 4/30/2013 by DENVER – Criminals who pretend to be distressed grandchildren of unsuspecting seniors and plead for funds to resolve an emergency operate what is known as the grandparent scam. According to the FBI, the grandparent scam has existed since 2008, but has been on the rise recently. The Better Business Bureau of Denver/Boulder warns seniors […]