Thanks to the snow storm that pounded the east coast, J is on his third snow day this week. We haven’t seen anything like it. Let me rephrase…we haven’t experienced anything like it. So, while the snowball fights, snow angels, and failed attempts at snowmen were fun, there were some unexpected downfalls. I have seen...
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With consumer confidence and spending at historic lows and venerable retail outlets either going out of business or laying off thousands of workers, most economists believe that we are not going to spend our way out of this recession. Thus, another American tradition, the blowing of “free” money on expendable consumer...
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While waiting for my order to be confirmed (at the drive-thru of one of my favorite fast-food joints), I guiltily calculated the damage. I was cheating on my financial diet, but by the time I carried the one, I reasoned that I had done fairly well for the month. Hence, celebratory buttermilk biscuits were ok…dare I say, very...
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Creating Job Security Resource Guide, by Debra Yergen, provides a vast amount of useful information in a compact, easily readable format. Whether you want to earn extra money to supplement your current income, or are seeking a career change, this comprehensive resource guide provides you with the tools to affect dynamic change in...
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What has brought me to the point where I am echoing obstructionist Republicans, albeit for very different reasons? The Republicans are currently seeking to completely derail the proposed stimulus package. However, they know that they do not have the numbers in Congress to block the stimulus plan’s inevitable passage. No,...
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If you’ve been laid off recently, or maybe still employed with a company that is looking to cut costs, protect yourself by creating a resume that will stand out amongst others in your position. Imagine: It was reported on 1/22/09 that Microsoft cut 5,000 jobs. That’s 5,000 more people in an already crowded pool of the...
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