http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Jeri+Masterson Advice Jeri Masterson Sat, 07 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=355503&ca=Advice "Do It Yourself" is a coping mechanism for tough times. It’s finally official: we’re in a recession. And, with the fear of possibly being laid off, more of us are becoming do-it-yourself-ers (DIYers). You don’t want to hire help, so you need tools to help you accomplish tasks safely – and often by y... Finances Jeri Masterson Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=322837&ca=Finances With all the doom and gloom in the financial news, how is the best way to make your life recession-proof? At this point I’ve been laid off four times in my 30-year career, so I have some perspective on this topic. Here are some of the things I learned. 1. Check Your Financial Reality. First, determi... Family Concerns Jeri Masterson Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=320609&ca=Family+Concerns Earlier in my education and career I moved 16 times in 19 years. Needless to say, I consider myself to be somewhat of an expert on the subject of moving things. The sound of packing tape coming off the roll used to give my stomach butterflies, and I’ve learned -- even memorized -- what should go int...