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Fight against credit card rate hikes by Gerri Willis, CNN finance editor As expected, credit card issuers are raising fees and rates just before legislative restrictions take place next February. But you don't have to be vulnerable. Here are some alternatives to bank credit cards. Cutting Grocery Costs without Cutting Nutrition Simple, healthy, and affordable ways to weather the rising price of food by Karen Collins, R.D., American Institute of Cancer Research Grocery prices are projected to increase again in 2008 – that’s following 2007’s highest annual increase in 17 years. But surviving these tough economic times doesn’t have to mean sacrificing good nutrition. Some simple strategies can help you cut food costs and eat more healthfully, too. 
Madlynn is Kid of the Month 83 Percent of Recruiters Look for Digital Dirt 4 Ways to Clean Up Digital Dirt by Selena Dehne, JIST Publishing
Job seekers, beware! That MySpace photo of you doing a keg stand may get a few chuckles from friends, but it's no laughing matter in the job market.
Stop these bad work habits now by CNN and CareerBuilder.com
...Try going on a diet and I guarantee that a freshly baked pizza will break your willpower whether you're on the second or the forty-fifth day...
Six Job Hunting Myths Debunked by Robert Half International Everyone wants to give job seekers advice, and while much of it is useful, some guidance may miss the mark. Because the employment market is constantly changing, ideas that once worked well may no longer be effective. This doesn't mean you have to second-guess everything you hear, but do be aware of common job-hunting myths, like the following:
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Employment ResourcesAdvice for Job Seekers, Information on How to Prepare a Resume, How to Prepare for an Interview, Advice on How to Negotiate for a Position. Find Job Listings. Easier Cities For Job Hunters CNBC.com - 2010 Sure the national unemployment rate is 10 percent, but some areas have it better than others - especially these ten cities. 
Job search engine Juju.com ranked the cities based on the number of
unemployed in a metro area vs. the number of jobs available.
Will Work-At-Home Jobs Save Us From The Recession? by Weekly Consumer Newsletter
Are online jobs the answer to our nation’s recession? Sally Vickers says “You
better believe it!” As a mother of three living in Julian, California, Vickers
is presently making more money than ever before working from home – all during
the worst economic crisis in our history...
Industries That Will GAIN The Most Jobs In Next Decade  We've seen the deterioration of certain industries and massive disruption in employment. But, in the next decade there will certainly be a corresponding expansion in some unexpected areas. Earlier this month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics forecast the industries in which it expects the most job growth over the next decade. Job Seeker Tool Kit
Take charge of your job search by improving your visibility on CareerBuilder.com
Job & Training InformationU.S. Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration (ETA)
Programs, resources and online tools help workers in all stages of the job and
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America Service Locator Find a One-Stop Career Center. Find a Service, Keyword Search, Office Search, Unemployment Insurance Filing Assistance, Maps. Choose a search, type and enter a zip code to find local services near you. Or just pick up the phone and dial 1-877-US2-JOBS (1-877-872-5627) for direct assistance! USA Jobs Explore the large number of Federal jobs in the USAJOBS database. It's your one stop source for Federal jobs and employment information. America Career InfoNet America's Career InfoNet is a resource for making informed career decisions to support a demand-driven workforce investment system. Career Voyages Start exploring career options and be in demand by knowing about high growth jobs with better wages and brighter future. Hire Vets First Comprehensive career website for hiring veterans of America's military. Whether you're a manager, human resources specialist, or veteran, you'll find the resources you need for matching employment opportunities with veterans. Career One Stop The source for employment information and inspiration. The place to manage your career. The pathway to career success. Find a wealth of information:
Women Work! Women Work! The National Network for Women's Employment envisions a nation where all women have educational and employment equity, personal and economic security, and social equality throughout their lives. Women Work! advances economic justice and equality for women through education, advocacy and organizing. 1625 K Street NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20006 Phone: 1-202-467-6346, Phone: 1-800-235-2732 CAREER In-Demand Occupations In the News Collaboration between the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Education. It is designed to provide information on high growth, in-demand occupations along with the skills and education needed to attain those jobs. American Businesswoman's Association (ABWA) ABWA brings together businesswomen of diverse occupations and provides opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support and national recognition. 9100 Ward Parkway, PO Box 8728, Kansas City, MO 64114 Phone: 1-800-228-0007, Fax: (816) 361-4991 Email: abwa@abwa.org National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) NAFE is owned by Working Mother Media (WMM), which includes Working Mother and NAFE Magazine, the National Association for Female Executives (NAFE), WMM Business Advisory Services, and a Conferences & Special Events division that produces the 100 Best Companies WorkLife Congress, the Best Companies for Women of Color Conference, and the NAFE National Conference, among other events. 127 W 24th Street, New York, NY 10011 Phone: 1-212-351-6451, Phone: 1-800-927-6233 Philadelphia Unemployment Project (PUP) The Philadelphia Unemployment Project is a membership organization of low-wage workers and the unemployed. PUP has fought for jobs and for economic justice since 1975. We are also an unemployed workers center that helps people win unemployment cases, save their houses, and get access to health care. 112 North Broad Street, 11th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Phone: 1-215-557-0822 Women Employed Women Employed is a leading national advocate for women's economic advancement. We analyze workplace issues, educate policy makers, and build support to improve opportunities and incomes. Women Employed has fought to outlaw pay discrimination, pregnancy discrimination and sexual harassment and to strengthen federal equal opportunity policies and work/family benefits. We've connected thousands of women to education and training that lead to better jobs. Women Employed 111 N. Wabash, Suite 1300, Chicago, IL 60602 Phone: 1-312-782-3902, Fax: 1-312-782-5 Home Based Working Moms (HBWM)
HBWM is a professional association and online community of parents who work at
home and those who would like to.
American Home Business Association (AHBA)
AHBA is a national association offering essential and innovative benefits and
services dedicated to supporting the needs of home business, small business and
entrepreneurs.
American Home Business Association 965 East 4800, Suite 3C, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Phone/Fax: 1-866-396-7773 Email: info@homebusinessworks.com Jobs, Education, and Volunteerism
Official information and services from the U.S. government
Small Business Administration (SBA) – Business Plan Tutorial Manage your business from start to finishCareful planning is fundamental to success. The Small Business Planner includes information and resources that will help you at any stage of the business lifecycle. Government Grants
Find and apply for a government grants - This site allows organizations to
electronically find and apply for competitive grant opportunities from all
Federal grant-making agencies.
Phone: 1-800-518-Grants Buying a Janitorial Services Franchise
If you're thinking about starting your own business and have only a small amount
to invest, you may be considering buying a janitorial services franchise. For a
fee, a janitorial service company (the "franchisor") typically provides you (the
"franchisee") with customers and marketing, billing and collection services.
Get Happy
Happy hour is intended to be jovial and relaxing, and can be an important tool
in creating a bond between groups of co-workers. But, despite good intentions,
there are some "unhappy hours" where the good times go bad.
How much skin is too much at the office?
Here's a scenario very likely to happen at a small business this summer: The
owner arrives in the morning, and is greeted not only by the company's
receptionist, but her exposed navel. And maybe her nose ring too.
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Top 8 Tips for Reducing Kids Screen Time This Summer Reducing time spent in front of televisions and computers is one of the easiest ways to improve your family's health. Here are eight simple ways to limit screen time so you can help crank up your kids’ energy, re-charge their minds, and improve their health. What would you change? Weekly Column, by Annette Bridges Change -- some people dread it, and others can’t get enough. It may be much like the idiom, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” When it comes to what we would alter or why we would make a modification, the answers vary because we all have different things we value, want, need and consider important.
Being a Role Model by Laurie Cesario-Overton If I had to choose one sentence that would best describe what I feel parents need to learn, it would be this: Be your child's BEST ROLE MODEL in all the ways that truly count. Be your child's HERO. Whatever you do, do it for all the right reasons. How to Find the Best Car Loans for Single Moms Financial Advice for Single Moms The best car loans for single mothers might be just around the corner at your local car lot. 3 Money Rules for Stay-at-Home Moms
As we all know, life is unpredictable. We lose jobs, get divorced and even become widowed...
You May Have Too Much Debt But You Also Have Options How Life Works If you feel like you're in over your head with personal debt, you're not alone. Millions of Americans have become overextended, many as a result of easy credit and the recessions. Credit cards, medical bills, personal loans and raising interest rates do not make a good financial mix. Could fat babies mean fat toddlers?
A new study from Harvard Medical School found that babies who gained weight quickly had a sharply higher risk of obesity. The study followed close to 600 babies and found those in the top quarter of weight for their length at 6 months had a 40 percent higher risk of obesity by age 3 than smaller babies. Crystal Bowersox - A Single Mom And A Real American Idol Read how the amazing Crystal Bowersox. the runner-up of American Idol Season 9, handles fame and life as a single mom, raising her 17 month old son. 5 Ways for Single Moms to Save Money Single moms are always looking for ways to save money, and for good reason... It’s important to find ways to cut corners on the little things that perhaps you don’t think about too often, because those are usually where your biggest money drains are. Suze Orman's Recession Rescue Plan - helps you survive in times of financial crisis OPRAH.com Do you know what your family would do if you lost your job - or worse, your home? Financial expert Suze Orman is ready to help you devise a recession rescue plan to survive - and possibly thrive - during this deepening financial crisis... Your Just-in-Case Emergency Plan by RealSimple Who do you call if you can't make it home in time to meet the kids' bus? Who do you trust to take in your mail when you're on vacation? Who do you trust with the extra set of keys to your house? How to save $10,000 By Liz Pulliam Weston If you were hoping for a list of small tweaks you could make in your spending to save $10,000 a year, sorry. The reality is that $10,000 is a lot of money. And saving big money usually means making big changes in the areas where we spend the most, such as: Housing, Transportation, Food. The Super, Sexy, Single Mom on a Budget by Renee Rayles A quick reference guide designed for the busy, single mom who has little time to read while running the mom taxi, cooking dinner, helping with homework, and trying to fit in a date night every now and then.
Single Mothers & Single mothers carry an enormous load of responsibility, especially those having sole and/or primary custody of minor children. They nourish, they nurture, they teach, they discipline, they shelter, they protect, and they provide… all without the assistance of another equally-invested adult. Mom's Obesity Raises Newborn's Heart Risk from the National Institute of Health The more obese a woman is when she becomes pregnant, the greater the likelihood that her newborn baby will have a congenital heart defect, a new study suggests. The finding raises concerns because 1 in 5 women are obese at the start of pregnancy in the United States. The 10-Ingredient Shopping Trip By Tara Parker-Pope and Mark Bittman ... In his latest “How to Cook Everything” segment on the Today Show, New York Times food writer Mark Bittman makes it surprisingly easy to cook a week’s worth of dinners with just a 10-ingredient shopping trip. Your 5-minute guide to protecting your identity 20 steps to protect yourself from identity theft, and seven ways to clean up things if you become a victim. TheOnlineMom.com offers parents and consumers a guide to the top-rated, age-appropriate, kid-tested and parent-approved tech toys and gifts. Single Moms in the News
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Cooperative education programs allow students to alternate between working full time and studying full time. This type of employment program is not based upon financial need, and students can earn as much as $7,000 per year. 8 Ways to Survive - and Thrive - in a New Job by Robert Half International ... The initial months on a job can be exciting, but they also are critical to shaping your manager's and co-workers' opinions about your potential in the new role, as well as laying the groundwork for success within the organization...
Answer Key Interview Questions Like a Pro by Robin Ryan, Author of "60 Seconds and You're Hired" "We would like you to come in for an interview" are the wonderful words every job hunter longs to hear. All that stands in the way of your new job is acing the interview and handling the questions like a pro. Long, babbling answers or monosyllabic replies aren't effective. Factors to Consider Before Accepting a Job Offer by Robert Half International Searching for a job is hard work. Scanning help-wanted listings, researching companies, sending out customized cover letters and résumés and attending interviews can be tiring and time-consuming. If you're like most job seekers, you're excited -- or at least relieved -- when your efforts result in an employment offer. How to Identify Your Transferable Skills by Rachel Zupek, CareerBuilder.com writer This "finding a career" thing is tricky business. You go to college and major in one thing -- but find yourself in a job opposite from what you spent four years studying. Or, you land a job that's exactly in line with your college major -- but discover it's not what you had in mind. Four Ways to Get Hired Faster by Mark Krajnik, CEO, Next Level Solutions The difference between being proactive and reactive is time. Reactive people wait for things to happen to them, while proactive people go out and make things happen. Timing is key in any career move, so it is up to you to make things happen.
Industries That Will GAIN The Most Jobs In Next Decade We've seen the deterioration of certain industries and massive disruption in employment. But, in the next decade there will certainly be a corresponding expansion in some unexpected areas. Earlier this month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics forecast the industries in which it expects the most job growth over the next decade. |
