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TV and kids: The working mom's guilt show
Sometimes, a mom just has to get some work done and the TV stays on too long. Lylah Alphonse promises no long-term damage will result. Read More »
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User post of the day: Say NO to credit card fees
Maybe it's time to take a look at how much you pay to use your credit card and if it's worth it Read More »
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Are you over your job?
How do you know if you've lost interest in your job? Count the ways all the way up to 21. Read More »
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Women: Don't lose track of the money in your marriage
No matter how uncomfortable talking about money and asking questions of each other is, we need to do it. If you don’t know exactly how much debt you have as a couple, how much money comes in and goes out each month, how many accounts you have and whose name they are in and how much is in them, make it a point to find out. Now.
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I’ve seen smart, smart women suddenly realize they don’t know how much money is in investment accounts, and learn when it is too late that money has been moved around and spent by their “partners” without their knowledge. Others have no real clue what’s on their joint tax returns. Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (1) | Blog
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Real You: New grad with entrepreneur dreams? Start your entrepreneur journey while working for someone else!
By Kaira Sturdivant Rouda, on Tue Aug 26, 2008 2:46pm PDTEven if you are working for someone else, you can begin preparing for entrepreneurship down the road. First, learn to speak up and voice your opinion. That's why they hired you, and that's what will help you become a great business person. Next, learn to love meetings. Determine the good and... Read More »
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The smart girl's guide to negotiating anything
By Marie Claire, on Tue Aug 26, 2008 2:55pm PDTToo many of us view a sticker-price as set in stone. But haggling is an oft-accepted practice not limited to flea markets and the real estate market. Plus, it can save you a bundle on both big-ticket and small-fee items. From buying a car to negotiating your starting salary, it's all about asking for what you want. Here are the purchases you can and should haggle over before handing over your cash. Read More »
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What happens when the breadwinner gets laid off?
By Michele Zipp, WorkingMother.com, on Tue Aug 26, 2008 1:35pm PDTWorking mother Jennifer Zipp was on maternity leave when she got the call. Laid off, along with 800 others in her company. She was a new mom, a new homeowner, and supplied the main source of income for her family. How did she stay positive?
"After just having bought a house, we were afraid of not being able to pay our mortgage," Jennifer says. "We did have a savings, but it was scary timing because of the economy and that there weren't many jobs out there." Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (8) | Blog
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Astrology.com Daily FinanceScopes - Wednesday August 27, 2008
By a.financescopes, on Tue Aug 26, 2008 3:43pm PDT
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Virgo (August 23 - September 22)
If the thought of money doesn't get you energized anymore, look to a more reliable source: people. Use your financial expertise to balance and organize a social or family gathering.
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Volunteer your way back into the workforce
By Back on the Career Track, on Mon Aug 18, 2008 10:44pm PDT
A great way to make the transition from home to work is to start by doing meaningful volunteer work. Take Cathy Paris for instance. Cathy was a medical social worker who took a 17 year career break, waiting until her second child entered college before she began the process of returning to work. Still interested in the medical social work field, Cathy started back by working as a volunteer in a hospice. Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (1) | Blog
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Will $5 extra really make a difference
By Andy, on Fri Aug 22, 2008 12:48pm PDTThe Federal minimum wage rose 70 cents, from $5.85 to $6.55 last week. This works out to roughly $5 day, based on an 8 hour working day (less taxes). Will this really make a difference for millions of Americans who are on minimum wage, already struggling with higher gas and food prices? The minimum wage adjustment is an almost 12% raise, but most of it will be eaten up by inflation which is officially running at close to 5% annually -- unofficially it is much higher with basic groceries up more than 20% in many states. Read More »
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Getting others to help you is the key to career success
By Lee E. Miller, on Sat Aug 23, 2008 5:16pm PDTLooking for a promotion? Need information from your colleagues to get out a critical report? Want your boss to give you additional resources for that project you are working on? You have to start by asking, but understanding how to ask will make all the difference between getting what you want and... Read More »
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9 ways to effectively complain and get what you want
By SuccessTelevision.com, on Sat Aug 23, 2008 3:13pm PDTYou
know that annoying worker who talks your ear off complaining
about...whatever. You do not want to be that person! No one likes a
complainer, but sometimes we can't help ourselves. From getting
better customer service to a job promotion, you want to know how to
make your point and be heard....
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Kids and TV: Welcome to the working mom's guilt show
By Lylah M. Alphonse, on Mon Aug 25, 2008 8:45pm PDTOne of the things I always tell other parents -- especially other working moms who are struggling with their juggling of career and motherhood -- is that they shouldn't feel guilty for letting their little kids watch TV if they need to get their work done.
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It's something I really believe is OK. It's something I do more often than I'd like. And it's something that makes me feel like a total hypocrite because, half a lifetime ago, when I was a nanny, I never turned the TV on when the kids were around. Ever. Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (11) | Blog
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