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Animals in Surprising Shades: Poems About Earth’s Colorful Creatures

Access poetry lesson plans, coloring pages, a word search, and more on TeachingBooks.net.

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Feature on kidpreneurs for Scout Life

From delivering flyers to creating a better 3D printer, these five businesses were started by kids or teens. I wrote about them for Boys’ Life magazine (now Scout Life), including where they got their idea and how they’re giving back.

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Feature on co-authoring for The Writer

The Writer Magazine

Collaboration helps authors find new readers, bust creative blocks, better their craft, and increase accountability. I interviewed over a dozen authors to find out why and how they’ve teamed up on book projects.

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Career & Money Management

My stories on careers and personal finance have appeared in AOL Jobs, The Boston Globe, DailyWorth.com, Learnvest.com, MainStreet.com, and many other places. I was a regular contributor to the money section of U.S. News & World Report online for six and a half years.

I’m drawn to money and career stories that offer readers surprising new insights and practical ways to save money or advance their careers. In the course of my reporting, I’ve gotten a crash course in mortgages, insurance, retirement savings, credit cards, budget travel, personal finance apps, and more, so I’m adept at finding authoritative experts and distilling these concepts into layman’s terms.

See below for select samples.

6 red flags a company isn’t what it seems — and you probably shouldn’t take the job

Several experts told Insider what red flags indicate a company may not be a great employer.

Insider.com – Nov/26/2022

How Financial Book Clubs Make Learning About Money More Social

Reading and discussing money books with a group offers accountability and camaraderie.

USNews.com – Aug/09/2017

Voice assistants begin to answer credit questions

Home devices step into personal finance: ‘Alexa, what’s my card balance?’

Yahoo! Finance – Feb/24/2017

What Pro Athletes Can Teach Us About Retirement Planning

Whether an NBA star or an Average Joe, we all need to live below our means and prepare for transitions.

USNews.com – Jun/22/2016

Expert Advice on How to Build the Ultimate To-Do List

Eighty-nine percent of people don’t finish their daily tasks. Experts share tips on creating a to-do list you can actually finish.

FastCompany.com – Apr/15/2015

First Comes Love? Then Comes House? More Unmarried Couples Are Buying Homes

What couples should consider when buying real estate together without (or before) tying the knot.

USNews.com – Feb/25/2014