You've written, edited, and polished your resume. It's taken hours, days, or even weeks and now you're ready to start distributing the resume to potential employers. Should you sti
A recruiter friend once told me that working at one employer for more than 15 years was a red flag to his client companies. At best, the long-standing employee is seen as unwilling
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The Case for Not Tweaking Your Resume
You've written, edited, and polished your resume. It's taken hours, days, or even weeks and now you're ready to start distributing the resume to potential employers. Should you sti
Pour-Over Coffee: Better Than Brewed?
Can making your coffee in what looks like a fancy flower vase give you inexpensive, delicious java? Oh, yes. Say hi to pour-over coffee.
6 Bad Habits That Are Ruining Your Career
Put down the cigarette and the smartphone. It's time to ditch your bad habits, get back to work, and start getting ahead.
Stock Investing Online: ShareBuilder vs. Discount Brokerage
Are you eager to get started in stock-market investing but want to take it slow and easy at first? [more]
Maintaining Memories: How to Save Old Photographs
Don't let your old photographs fade and crumble in some attic box! Instead, follow these steps to share them and keep them safe.
Money-saving travel hacks from your own home
Your flight is leaving in less than an hour. Your bag is less than packed. And you're less than thrilled about the day's developments. [more]
How to inspire corporate confidence
A recruiter friend once told me that working at one employer for more than 15 years was a red flag to his client companies. At best, the long-standing employee is seen as unwilling
6 Ways Living Alone Affects Your Health
Do you live alone? Have you been thinking about living alone? Well, either way, you should know the ups and downs of this lifestyle.
5 Wild Rides You Can Absolutely Afford
Have you ever wanted to zip around on a jetpack, or catch a ride on the world's longest bus? Guess what — you can, and for cheaper than you think.
How to Prepare When Your Unemployment Is Ending
Unemployment benefits can be a lifeline, but you need to prepare for when that lifeline ends.
Mutual Funds for Wise Bloggers
I know that Wise Bloggers are smart readers, so you might already know everything there is to know about mutual funds. However I have come across many very smart people who don't a
Why You Should Be Saving Big With Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments
Paying your mortgage every couple of weeks instead of monthly can shave thousands in interest costs, but going bi-weekly is not a simple as it seems.
The 5 Best Gel Nail Polishes
If you like getting your nails done but hate spending money at the salon, at-home gel polish kits are perfect for you. Try one of these this weekend.
Ten Cents an Item for High-End Children's Clothes
How to bring home Gymboree, The Children's Place and Baby Gap for 10 cents an item.
How to Talk to Mom and Dad About Their Money
Give Dad and Mom the gift of knowing you're ready to help them weather whatever life throws their way.
The SEP-IRA Is How the Self-Employed Do Retirement Like a BOSS
The self-employed aren't saving enough for retirement. Are you one of them? Time to start a SEP-IRA.
What Happens at a Foreclosure Auction?
Property buyers with cash can save as much as 30% off the market price at a foreclosure auction. Here's what to expect on the courthouse steps.
Best Money Tips: The Keys to Successful Meal Planning
Today we found some great articles on how to stick with meal planning, tips for negotiating a better salary, and ways to save money at Trader Joe’s.
Skip the Trade-In: Why You Should Sell Your Car Privately
If you're in the market for new wheels, find out why it might be smarter to skip the trade-in and sell your old car yourself.
When poor folks have better crap than you
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