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Left the 9-6 corporate world in 2004 to "take a break" but never found a good enough reason to go back.
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Posted November 10, 2009 - 07:00 by Lynn Truong
Career and Income
I've been to a lot of conferences and sat through a lot of bad presentations. But on a few rare occasions I'd sit in on a spectacular one. It wasn't just informative, but engaging, inspiring, and entertaining. In The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs, Carmine Gallo breaks down the specific techniques and provides a blueprint for an electrifying presentation, in the style of one of the most captivating communicators in the world -- Steve Jobs.
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Posted October 12, 2009 - 07:00 by Lynn Truong
Art and Leisure
This year especially, traveling will be easier on the wallet. If you're planning to get away in the next few months, here are some tips to get the best travel deals.
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Posted October 2, 2009 - 06:00 by Lynn Truong
Frugal Living
Phil Villarreal's new book is hilarious. Seriously, his snarky wit will cause many laugh out loud moments — not something you want to be reading during a conference call or in a public bathroom. What we all might not agree on though is which tip is okay (like, it's legal), and which tip is not (like, you'll get a smackdown), and which are pure genius (Show Me the Money).
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Posted September 28, 2009 - 07:00 by Lynn Truong
Budgeting
Frugal is in and couponing has become trendy. Coupon users are no longer scrooges but sages, wisely spending by saving. Here are a list of 50 great deals and coupon sites dedicated to serving savvy shoppers like you, and a few tips on using them efficiently. If you haven't joined in on the action, there's no better time. Save now -- no clipping required.
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Posted September 24, 2009 - 19:20 by Lynn Truong
Freebies
This Saturday, September 26, hundreds of museums and cultural venues are participating in Museum Day. Enjoy free general admission for ONE DAY ONLY (except for museums that are closed on Saturdays, the admission card works for Sunday, September 27).
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Posted August 20, 2009 - 12:01 by Lynn Truong
Personal Finance, Budgeting
There are many financial tools and services that help you track your spending and stick to your budgets. PocketSmith is a new contender with a twist. While it does track your spending, it focuses on forecasting. PocketSmith is also giving 5 Wise Bread readers a yearly Premium account. Read on for details.
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Posted August 12, 2009 - 22:09 by Lynn Truong
Shopping
At any price point, there are any number of camera options. Whether you're in the market for a DSLR or compact point-and-shoot, it's not about getting the best features (there are too many). Get a camera that best fits your lifestyle and preferences. Here are some tips to help narrow down your options
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Posted July 29, 2009 - 13:35 by Lynn Truong
Food and Drink
Eat This, Not That! analyzed and graded 66 different chain restaurants, and came up with a list of America's Unhealthiest Restaurants. It goes to show how easy it is to underestimate the amount of calories in a seemingly simple meal. Here are the restaurants that topped the charts with calories and fat content per serving.
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Posted July 22, 2009 - 08:00 by Lynn Truong
Frugal Living
I got married in May and I couldn't have been happier with how the day went. We opted for some frugal alternatives that ended up making the day better than I could have imagined. Here's how we saved loads of money by choosing alternatives over tradition.
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Posted July 4, 2009 - 22:51 by Lynn Truong
Green Living
I feel the same way about plastic water bottles as Andrea (read here Bottled Water, Bottled Hype series), and many others who feel that it's disturbing that over 60 million plastic water bottles go into landfills every day. EcoUsable is here to help with that! They've created the Ech2o, the world's first stainless steel filtered water bottle. Um..it's a stainless steel water bottle...with a filter inside it!!
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Posted May 15, 2009 - 10:22 by Lynn Truong
Art and Leisure
Get the inside scoop on how to travel the world without breaking the bank. Find the cheapest airfares, best available seats, and the most exciting free adventures with these savvy travel resources. Plus, a sneak preview to an awesome giveaway coming on Monday.
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Posted May 7, 2009 - 08:32 by Lynn Truong
Shopping, Giveaways
Two super cool companies approached us recently about introducing Wise Bread readers to their stylish coupons organizers. We know how our readers love to save money and look cool doing it, so we asked them to send us a few to give away.
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Posted April 28, 2009 - 20:14 by Lynn Truong
Shopping, Green Living, Giveaways
Still haven't gotten around to picking up a reusuable bag for your grocery shopping? Didn't get a chance to snag a bag for free? Maybe JP Monkey will give you some incentive to get with the program and knock off that Green Resolution you made. We have bags to give away to two lucky Wise Bread readers ($25 value)!
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Posted April 6, 2009 - 20:58 by Lynn Truong
Credit Cards
Back in January, I wrote a post about finding a new $10 "maintenance fee" for my Chase credit card -- the one I was never late on and had a transfer balance that guaranteed me a 3.99% APR for life. People were outraged, of course, but now Chase has had a change of heart.
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Posted January 22, 2009 - 19:56 by Lynn Truong
Credit Cards
The other day as I was going through my monthly process of paying bills, I noticed one of my credit cards suddenly had an increase in the minimum payment by double. Additionally, I saw a "SERVICE CHARGE *FINANCE CHARGE" line item for $10!
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Posted January 22, 2009 - 12:23 by Lynn Truong
Credit Cards
Spending only the cash you have is the best way to maintaining financial independence. However, I've always wondered if the cash-only system works for people who suck at keeping records.
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Posted January 15, 2009 - 16:23 by Lynn Truong
Career and Income
Jonathan Fields was a six-figure power attorney in Manhattan before he became a serial lifestyle entrepreneur, speaker, writer, marketing gun, yoga innovator, artist, and author. In Career Renegade: How To Make A Great Living Doing What You Love, he shares his story along with a group of career renegades who also succeeded in building a business around their passions.
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Posted January 11, 2009 - 17:24 by Lynn Truong
Frugal Living, Life Hacks
Your water heater can account for 13% of home energy costs. The good news is that there are small, easy tweaks you can make to lower those costs and conserve energy at the same time.
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Posted January 9, 2009 - 08:59 by Lynn Truong
Frugal Living, Giveaways
By the editors of Good Housekeeping, this handy book offers hundreds of ideas for getting the best value for your money on every kind of purchase. I've also got two copies to give away!
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Posted January 8, 2009 - 17:09 by Lynn Truong
Personal Finance, Freebies
Download Suze Orman's new book, Suze Orman's 2009 Action Plan FREE on Oprah.com, and enter our giveaway for a SIGNED copy!
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