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By Silvana Avinami on Jul. 02, 2009 Comments?
What can you do right now to change your emotional song & dance? How deep are you willing to go? Read...
20 Tips FOR NAVIGATING A Networking Event
By Courtney Pike on Jul. 01, 2009 Comments?
Two out of three people get their job through networking. Read...
How to Grow Your Own Vegetables and Herbs to Save Money
By Amy Fontinelle on Jun. 30, 2009 Comments?
Growing your own vegetables can save you money if you pay close attention to your startup and maintenance costs. Read...
Sending Kids the Right Money Message
By BALANCE Financial Fitness Program on Jun. 29, 2009 Comments?
Money does not grow on trees. Okay, you know this – but do your kids? Read...
Is Gen Y teamwork killing creativity?
By Rebecca Thorman on Jun. 26, 2009 Comments?
Groups are for brainstorms, not conclusions. Teamwork is for energy, not leadership. Conformity is overrated. Read...
Community College Has Its Advantages
By Jason Simon on Jun. 25, 2009 Comments?
Are community college transfers successful? Read...
How Much Money Is In Your Checking Account?
By David Weliver on Jun. 24, 2009 Comments?
Chances are, the less money you have available in checking, the less likely you will be to spend it. Read...
Community Colleges Get Some Respect
By Anya Kamenetz on Jun. 23, 2009 Comments?
I've said it before, I'll say it again: community colleges are the big, important, unsung heroes of the higher ed system in the US. Read...
What Does LeBron James' Behavior Say About the Workplace?
By Anita Bruzzese on Jun. 22, 2009 Comments?
LeBron James didn't shake hands. Read...
Life After Bankruptcy: How to Rebuild and Improve Your Financial Future
By BALANCE Financial Fitness Program on Jun. 19, 2009 Comments?
If you are one of the millions of Americans who discharged debt in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, now is the time to change your financial future for the better. Read...
5 Reasons Why We Spend More Than We Make
By Alan Shcram on Jun. 18, 2009 Comments?
Why do you spend more than you make? Have you stopped? Why did you before? What changed? Read...
How I Saved 15% On My Wedding Ring In 15 Seconds & 45% Overall
By TheWeakonomist on Jun. 17, 2009 Comments?
Don't spend sticker price when buying jewelry. Read...
6 Ways To Have A Productive Summer Vacation
By Broke Grad on Jun. 16, 2009 Comments?
6 ideas to help you make the most of your summer vacation. Read...
Credit Card Trickiness
By Stephanie S. on Jun. 15, 2009 Comments?
How many credit cards do you have? Do you strive to earn as many points/miles/dollars as possible? Read...
Portion Sizes vs. Serving Sizes: Confused? Read on...
By Angela Pifer on Jun. 12, 2009 Comments?
Most people tend to underestimate the amount of food they eat and tend to overestimate the recommended serving sizes for many foods. Read...
What to Do if You Cannot Make Your Car Payments
By BALANCE Financial Fitness Program on Jun. 11, 2009 Comments?
If you are behind with payments, or worried you will be soon, assessing your financial situation and actively pursuing your options can help you make the best of a difficult situation. Read...
7 Ways to Make Your Boss Like You
By Alexandra Levit on Jun. 10, 2009 Comments?
In this economic climate, everyone wants to avoid getting laid off. The number one way to do this is to have a strong relationship with your immediate manager. Read...
The Star Trek Guide to Entrepreneurship
By Daniel Goh on Jun. 09, 2009 Comments?
Star Trek has some amazing lessons about entrepreneurship! Don't believe me? Let's look at the introductory phrase before each Star Trek episode. Read...
3 Little White Lies We Tell Ourselves When Spending Money
By Jenny Blake on Jun. 08, 2009 Comments?
The little white lies we tell ourselves when spending money. Read...
Impermanent is a good thing
By Silvana Avinami on Jun. 05, 2009 Comments?
Really knowing that things are impermanent will lead you to surrender in the face of change. Once you do, you’ll find that you’ll be more trusting of the process. Read...
What Happened To My Loan Forgiveness Program?
By Anya Kamenetz on Jun. 04, 2009 Comments?
It just isn't feasible, long term, to have people incur tens of thousands of dollars in debt to pursue basic middle class jobs. Read...
Employers Enjoy Reviewing Resumes As Much As Prospective Employees Like Updating Theirs
By Jason Simon on Jun. 03, 2009 Comments?
It’s hard to land a job nowadays, but hiring doesn’t look like much fun either. Read...
Avoid Identity Theft: Securing Your Belongings
By BALANCE Financial Fitness Program on Jun. 02, 2009 Comments?
One of the most important steps in preventing identity theft is perhaps also the simplest – don’t leave belongings containing sensitive information, such a laptop, wallet, or smartphone, unattended. Read...
How (and Why) to Get Health Insurance When Unemployed
By David Weliver on Jun. 01, 2009 Comments?
Do you know where to turn for health insurance? Read...
Survival tips for moving back in with mom and dad
By Lindsey Pollak on May. 29, 2009 Comments?
Have you moved back in with your parents and made the best of it? Please share! Read...
Bad News/Good News for College Grads
By Working Girl on May. 28, 2009 Comments?
If you’re graduating from college this spring, you may be worried. How hard, you wonder, will it be to find a job? Here are some salient facts. Read...
Your Deposit Matters, Pay Attention When You Move Out
By Jason Simon on May. 27, 2009 Comments?
When you’re moving out, don’t be afraid to ask the apartment manager questions if something doesn’t seem right. Read...
The Demise of Job Boards and the Rise of People Searching
By Dan Schawbel on May. 26, 2009 Comments?
The fall of job searching and the rise of people searching. Read...
The Investing Rules Have Changed
By AS Green on May. 22, 2009 Comments?
It is not about how much money we save, it is about how far that money will take us. Read...
I Want to Buy a House...Maybe
By Stephanie S. on May. 21, 2009 Comments?
Is now the time to buy a house? Read...
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