Any suggestions for a mini vacation?

April 1, 2009
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Question:
Di, my family is short on time and money for a full vacation. Any suggestions for a mini vacation?
Di Patterson:
You are not the first person to ask me this question. These are tough times financially for all of us and I commend you for wanting to watch your pocket-book, and also setting aside quality [...]

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Vacations: The New Options

March 20, 2009
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Question:
Di, I want to try a new kind of vacation. What kind of alternatives are there for me out there?
Di Patterson:
I’ve been waiting for someone to ask this question. I have so many ideas but here are just a few:

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Do you have golf-vacation suggestions?

March 20, 2009
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Question:
Di, my wife and I are looking for a place to travel to that is relaxing but that has things for us to do as well. Any ideas?
Di Patterson:
Yes! You should go on a destination vacation to a Golf Resort. There are Golf Resorts all over the world and they are often cheaper than most [...]

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Do you recommend Bed & Breakfasts?

March 15, 2009
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Question:
Di, are Bed and Breakfasts a good place to stay? And can I find any in the North America or do I have to travel to Europe for a good Bed and Breakfast?
Di Patterson:
Absolutely! Bed and Breakfasts are very good places to stay and often times can be cheaper than hotels. They are usually quite [...]

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How can I save my house from foreclosure?

February 20, 2009
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Question:
Di, I’m getting calls from the bank and creditors, and things are very tight because of the economy right now. How can I save my house from foreclosure?
Di Patterson:
This may be a very real situation for you… with the bank or creditors calling, or even a looming foreclosure date. Have hope!

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Financial Resource Guide

February 18, 2009
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So much has been in the news lately to scare even the heartiest of souls: major job losses, the housing slump, mortgage foreclosures, retirement account depletion and all sorts of horror stories about the losses we are experiencing in our national and global economy.

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