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Knowing When to Walk Away: Financial Planning for an Unknown Ending

Posted September 25, 2009 - 07:00 by Financial Samurai

Career and Income, Lifestyle, Investment

retirement fund

People have a notion that they must amass a certain amount of money, no matter how long it takes, before they can retire. But what if it took you 40 years of work to reach $1 million, and the very next year you died?

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Need a Job? Try Searching in China

Posted August 13, 2009 - 14:00 by Xin Lu

Career Building

Yangzhou

A recent article in The New York Times profiled young American graduates who found jobs or started businesses in China. This is not such a crazy idea considering that unemployment is still very high in the United States and China is still in need of talented professionals who are familiar with the western culture. Here are some quick tips for those who are interested in working in China.

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The Three F Rule Can Lead You to Happiness

Posted August 8, 2009 - 06:00 by Paul Michael

Entrepreneurship, Career Building

The F Word

In advertising, my chosen career, there is an unwritten rule for working with clients that makes everyone’s lives just a little better. It’s the three F rule. But when I explained it to people outside of my industry, they immediately saw ways that it could apply to their own lives. And so, I’m sharing it with you.

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Getting Ahead At Work: Are You A Hammer Or A Swiss Army Knife?

Posted May 18, 2009 - 03:54 by WC Porter

Career and Income, Productivity

Swiss Army Knife

Is it better to be great at one specific thing or just really good at a whole bunch of different things? While one might put you in a class all by yourself, the other can make you more valuable to your company. Which one is more likely to get you noticed? The answer is kind of obvious.

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On choosing temporary freedom

Posted March 6, 2009 - 15:01 by Philip Brewer

Personal Finance, Frugal Living

Path with an open gate

On one side there's your typical job. It's clearer than ever that it doesn't offer the security it once did, but it still offers some, and it offers other things--predictable income, social position, a structure to your day. On the other side there's freedom. The way we've structured our society, it's hard to switch back and forth. Hard, but not impossible.

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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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So what’s better - a great job with average pay or a sucky job with fantastic pay?

Posted August 3, 2008 - 20:26 by Paul Michael

Career and Income, Lifestyle, Consumer Affairs

happiness or money at work

This is a big hypothetical but I thought I’d throw the question out there and open it up to the wise readers of Wisebread. Let’s forget the other alternatives, there are amazing jobs with stellar pay, and way too many of the opposite. But if you had to choose between the two in the headline, which would it be?

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6 Warning Signs that It Is Not the Job for You

Posted June 2, 2008 - 21:02 by Linsey Knerl

Career and Income, Making Extra Cash, Career Building

You’re scouting around for a decent job. While you realize that great jobs are hard to find, you’re avoiding getting into a position that really stinks. Here are 6 tell-tale characteristics of generally lousy jobs, and why it may be best to cut-and-run.

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Quality of Life

Posted May 29, 2008 - 23:41 by Nora Dunn

Art and Leisure, Lifestyle

free time

Despite cultural differences, language barriers, and economical disparities around the world, I discovered that we all seem to be fighting the same demons and striving for the same goals.

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Wanna Put Away Some Cash? Take A Vacation!

Posted May 3, 2008 - 19:55 by Linsey Knerl

Personal Finance, Career and Income, Productivity

A cruise to the Bahamas or a trip to that luxury spa aren’t going to get you ahead financially. However, if you’re looking to sock away a couple hundred bucks or more, some time off from work just might be the way to get you there -- if you do it right.

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