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I think I’ve lucked out — plenty of my friends live in my immediate vicinity. One even lives in the next apartment building over. This does mean, however, that people are in the ha
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I've read a bunch of books on how to do a job search. They all talk about networking. They all talk about researching the company--knowing what they do and what they need don
I have been trying to drive at 55 miles per hour to save gas, and I am doing it by driving behind big trucks in the slow lane so that I do not get honked at or pulled over by the h
Twenty dollars isn't what it used to be and for that matter, given recent events, neither is $100, $1,000 or $10,000. With consumer confidence waning, why not get your swagger
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17 More Places to Buy, Sell, and Trade Books
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Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 1/21, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes
Topic: Having a Frugal Winter! Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift cards! Use #WBChat to participate!
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Save More Gas by Safely Following Trucks
I have been trying to drive at 55 miles per hour to save gas, and I am doing it by driving behind big trucks in the slow lane so that I do not get honked at or pulled over by the h
Ask the Readers: Do You Prefer Getting Gift Cards or Cash?
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Sittin' on Dubs: The Andrew Jackson Proposal
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Get the Response You Want With Friendly, Professional Email
If you want to influence people and get what you want — at work and beyond — learn the art of writing friendly, professional emails.