SOCIAL STUDIESCuring Financial Illteracy with LiteracyMary DacumaI saw an article last week in USA Today that made me sad. The article, “Millenials Struggle with Financial Literacy,” outlined not…
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SOCIAL STUDIESPerformance Reviews – A Professional Growing PainMary DacumaFor many businesses, March is a season for bonuses and pay raises. So I’ve spent the last few weeks listening to a…
SOCIAL STUDIESBecause You Didn't Win the Lottery This Weekend – Networking for IntrovertsMary DacumaI hate networking events. I hate them with the fire of many suns. I know people organize them with the best of…
SOCIAL STUDIESLessons from the Oregon TrailMary DacumaYou can put me on record as saying that Oregon Trail was one of the best educational games ever created. For those…
SOCIAL STUDIESThe Financials of Buying a CarMary DacumaAround this time of year, car dealerships across the country are stocked with sleek new models ripe for the buying. Perfect timing,…
SOCIAL STUDIESMoney Saving Tricks I Am Not Particularly Proud OfMary DacumaMy boyfriend’s hooked on White Collar. For those of you that have never seen the show, it follows FBI agent Peter Burke…
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