temporary work

Getting by without a job, part 2--boost income

Posted November 29, 2008 - 14:38 by Philip Brewer

Career and Income, DIY

Handy man whitewashing a house

If there's one fundamental rule for financial success, it's "spend less than you earn." That rule applies whether you have a job or not. But, if you're used to having a job, the adjustments to getting by without one are going to be huge. It can be done, though. I suggest a three-pronged strategy, the first prong being to boost your income.

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Should you take a second job?

Posted October 30, 2008 - 15:58 by Andrea Dickson

Making Extra Cash, Career Building

When you're strapped for cash just before the holidays, it might behoove you to remember that right now is the busiest time of the year for big box retailers, and many of them are hiring for part-time holiday shifts. Get on board now with a holiday temp job and earn yourself some extra spending (or credit-card-paying-down) money.

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