Posted 4 hours 48 min ago by Xin Lu
Career Building
Generation Y is generally defined as the group of people born between 1977 and 1995. In the book, Y-Size Your Business: How Gen Y Employees Can Save You Money and Grow Your Business, "generation expert" Jason Ryan Dorsey writes about the generation gap in the modern workplace and how business leaders can motivate and best use their Gen-Y employees. As a member of Generation Y, I was interested in what Dorsey had to say about us in the workplace.
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Posted November 20, 2009 - 08:42 by Stacy Johnson
Technology, Consumer Affairs
Junk mail kills trees; Spam and unsolicited phone calls kill your day. Here's the best way to get rid of all three!
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Posted November 20, 2009 - 07:00 by Kelly Whalen
Budgeting, Art and Leisure
If you are looking for a way to get out of the house, and do something without breaking the bank, it may seem your options are limited, but using these simple tricks, you will be able to get out of the house without going broke.
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Posted November 20, 2009 - 06:00 by Sarah Winfrey
Food and Drink
It's that time of year again. No, not the holiday season. The time when everyone and their mother tells you what to do with all that leftover turkey you're going to have in a week. Not wanting to be left out of such honored company, here are some of the best ideas I've heard (and had!) for using up those extra bits of bird. Besides being tasty, they might not be anything you've had before, they whip up quickly, and they use ingredients that most people have on hand.
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Posted November 19, 2009 - 15:08 by Philip Brewer
Taxes
Your paycheck has probably been bigger this year because the government stimulus package to cut the amount of tax withheld from people who were expected to get the new "Making Work Pay" tax credit. But there's a problem: According to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, more than 15 million taxpayers may unexpectedly end up owing taxes.
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Posted November 19, 2009 - 07:00 by Max Wong
Food and Drink, Budgeting
I’m celebrating Thanksgiving three times this year. In the spirit of the Plymouth colonists’ and Wampanoag Confederacy’s first dinner, I’m going to follow their example on what makes a good party.
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Posted November 19, 2009 - 07:00 by Bankrate
Credit Cards
The financial cost is easy to quantify. But the consequences of debt are never isolated. Our debt problem infects every aspect of our lives; it affects our careers, our family, and our peace of mind.
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Posted November 19, 2009 - 06:00 by Philip Brewer
Health and Beauty, Green Living
Given the number of posts at frugality sites on how to make your own cleaning supplies (and the number of reads those posts get), the topic is obviously one of interest to the community. My take is that there's an easier way to save money on cleaning supplies than making your own: Use less.
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Posted November 18, 2009 - 13:50 by Myscha Theriault
Shopping, Lifestyle
Gift giving season is upon us. If you have a budding adventure traveler in your life, and are looking for affordable gift ideas, this list has exactly the suggestions you are looking for. Bonus? Many of these gift ideas are less than five dollars. All of them fall into the category of affordability. So grab a stocking and start stuffing!
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Posted November 18, 2009 - 08:00 by Linsey Knerl
Personal Finance
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best of Personal Finance roundup. This week, we tell you the final date you can order online and still get your stuff in time for the holidays, how to cook an amazing Depression-era meal, and what stellar deals you can expect at Walmart this Black Friday! Plus, we'll share the most shoplifted items of 2009.
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Posted November 18, 2009 - 07:00 by Little House
Food and Drink, Budgeting
Whether you’re hosting this year’s Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts, or not, there are several small touches you can create that are both affordable and beautiful. My family has come up with a few ways to cook, decorate, and gift for far less. Here are our favorites!
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Posted November 18, 2009 - 06:00 by Julie Rains
Real Estate and Housing, Budgeting
I’m a mortgage-free homeowner but, despite paying off my loan, I still have plenty of expenses associated with owning and maintaining my house. Some have been easy to anticipate; others, not so obvious. Either way, the dollars add up. I’ll tell you about some costs to consider for budgeting purposes.
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Posted November 17, 2009 - 12:12 by Linsey Knerl
Giveaways
I want to hear your thoughts on the all things Black Friday -- if you have any. Share them here in our comment thread or on Twitter, and you'll be entered to win one of two $10 Amazon giveaways. It won't guarantee your place in line for the uber-cheap netbooks, but it may help offset your cost of getting little Susie her dream gift. Dozens of readers have already won. You could be next!
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Posted November 17, 2009 - 08:36 by Paul Michael
Shopping
I stumbled upon a website last week that gave me that feeling of being a hungry kid in a free candy store. The site offers amazing discounts on thousands of gadgets, and free shipping is the norm. This is one hot bookmark.
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Posted November 17, 2009 - 08:00 by Sasha A. Rae
Frugal Living
Need to deck out your apartment, but short on funds? Not sure where to find the good deals on furniture and household goods? Look no further than your local neighborhood. Connecting with local people and communities can help you find everything you need for your apartment and put you in touch with other like minded recyclers and freecyclers. Check out the latest new groups sprouting up online and find out how to furnish your place for free.
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Posted November 17, 2009 - 06:00 by Greg Go
Technology, Investment, Credit Cards
From saving money to staying on budget, technology has made it easier than ever to stay on top of my personal finances. Here are 3 ways technology has helped me save money and time.
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