Posted February 2, 2010 - 06:00 by Julie Rains
Deciding what to put on and leave out of a resume can be perplexing. Professional goals should influence these decisions. But I have found that job hunters can intrigue potential bosses and land interviews based on (seemingly) irrelevant but standout stuff. Here are non-work items that can differentiate you and make a positive impression.
Posted January 7, 2010 - 07:00 by Paul Michael
So you love watching movies for free, and you also love getting instant access to them. Well, if those movies happen to be documentaries, there is a great free online resource for you. And it's legal.
Posted December 31, 2009 - 09:37 by Paul Michael
I buy things based on how they look as well as what they do. But what attracts you to objects also attracts thieves. And so, has the time come to "uglify your stuff?"
Posted October 30, 2009 - 05:00 by Heather Johnson
How do you process the deluge of statements, notices, and bills for your healthcare? Processing them with these four steps could make the difference between overlooking important pieces of information due to disorganization or staying a step ahead of your medical providers and payers and getting your bills resolved correctly.
Posted October 29, 2009 - 12:07 by Stacy Johnson
As with many overpriced services, getting a better deal on pay-TV isn't hard. Just call armed with better competitive offers and threaten to leave. I did it on-camera in this story and saved 15% in 13 minutes.
Posted October 26, 2009 - 06:00 by Nora Dunn
The giant kitchen-beast that is your oven is not the most energy-efficient way to prepare your food. But sometimes only the oven will do the trick. Here are 19 ways to improve your oven’s efficiency, all the while cutting your costs and saving your money.
Posted October 5, 2009 - 05:00 by Max Wong
This week I did an intervention on Sarah, one of my dearest friends. Sarah has a substance abuse problem -- but not with drugs. Sarah has a problem with self storage.
Posted August 20, 2009 - 06:01 by Debbie Dragon
I don't travel just to sleep in fancy hotel beds, and I prefer to keep as much of my travel budget available for entertainment as possible! You might be able to save money on your travel accommodations with the following tips:
Posted August 19, 2009 - 05:00 by Julie Rains
Sometimes the shortest and best path to making a decision or solving a problem is to ask for insights from a wise person. Here are ways to make sure you are getting good advice.
Posted August 14, 2009 - 12:00 by Paul Michael
They say a change is as good as a rest. Well, they're right. My wife and I have had the same living room layout since we moved into our home. As our home is small, we just assumed it was the best arrangement for the space we had to work with. Then, one night as I steam-cleaned the carpets, my wife had a moment of inspiration that made all the difference.
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