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There was a brief period, before the last recession, when my career-services clients actually found jobs on online job boards. They’d post resumes, and interview requests and job o
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I'm naturally pretty scared of doing maintenance on anything electric or gas or kerosene oriented. Thankfully my husband was game about cleaning the kerosene stove or we'd be ou
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How Debt Fools People
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Cleaning the Oil Stove
I'm naturally pretty scared of doing maintenance on anything electric or gas or kerosene oriented. Thankfully my husband was game about cleaning the kerosene stove or we'd be ou
Ask the Readers $200 Giveaway: What Volunteer Experience Had the Deepest Impact on You?
Tell us about the volunteer experience that had the deepest impact on you and we'll enter you in a drawing to win $200 in Amazon Gift Cards!
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Convert Your Crap Into Cash Without a Garage Sale
A yard sale is one way to get rid of your old stuff, but it's a pain. Fortunately, the Internet (and your "Friendnet") both offer an easier way.
Girly Fun on a Budget
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I thought I had my DIY move totally budgeted, only to be hit with hidden costs.
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