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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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Find Information on Scholarships, Grants, Financial Aid, Educational Resources, Career Resources.
Search information on federal, state, private and corporate funded scholarships, as well as information on income based repayment plan, cancellation/deferment for teachers, and more... In a Rocky Job Market, New Pressure on Moms by EILENE ZIMMERMAN
From the Depression through the recessions of the early 1980s and ’90s,
financial necessity has forced women at home with children to head into the work
force...
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Let's face it; we all have to play the game of interviewing at least once in our
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Where the Jobs Will Be in 2010 By Prashant Gopal
The recession might be technically over, but unemployment is rising month after month even in most of the nation's strongest job markets.
You're not getting the job - 25 reasons why
The economy, your location, industry trends -- even the hiring manager's mood --
can influence whether or not you get a job. 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...
Back to School: How To Pay For College As An Adult by David Randall, Forbes.com
Adults can qualify for certain grants and job retraining programs. If you're
like many adults who have lost their jobs or are worried that they might, going
back to college to boost your credentials may sound appealing. But there's also
the worry that comes with it: Can you really afford this?
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To prepare university students for the challenges of online learning, academic
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by Diana Furchtgott-Roth
One of the concerns of working women is the “pay gap” – the alleged payment to
women of 78 cents for every dollar earned by a man. But there are more behind
these numbers than first meets the eye, because women work different hours,
major in different subjects, and choose different careers.
So You Wanna Ace A Job Interview?
You decide that you want a job. You send in your brilliant (and mostly accurate)
résumé, ask for an outrageous salary (with full benefits, perks, and a generous
signing bonus), and get a letter one week later saying that you're hired.
10 Worst Things to Say at Work by Anthony Balderrama, CareerBuilder.com writer
I Didn't See it Coming: The Only Book You'll Ever Need to Avoid Being Blindsided in Business by Nancy C. Widmann, Elaine J. Eisenman, Amy Dorn Kopelan
Tips On Consolidating Student Loans David K. Randall, Forbes.com
Student-loan consolidation has its benefits, but it's not for everyone.
Work at Home Schemes
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10 Scams That Exploit Hard Times Forbes.com In a representative case, federal prosecutors in New York City just charged a husband-and-wife team, Philip Pestrichello and Rosalie Florie, with running a nationwide fraud under the name Preferred Platinum Services Network. They allegedly told people they could get good pay for addressing mail from their homes. The feds say respondents "typically got nothing in return" after paying up-front an $80 "enrollment fee." How to Instantly Connect with Anyone: 96 All-New Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships by Leil Lowndes
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8 Ways to Survive - and Thrive - in a New Job by Robert Half International
With a new president in the Oval Office, many people are focusing on the first 100 days of the new administration -- and those starting a new job are wise to take a cue. 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.
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.
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:
Industries That Will GAIN The Most Jobs In Next Decade 
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.
Happy Hour: Friend or Foe? by Patrick Erwin
The term "happy hour" may have been created by the U.S. Navy to describe a
designated period of time for entertainment and refreshment. Of course, happy
hour has long since become a universal catchphrase. People around the world know
it as a time to unwind and imbibe after a long day of work.
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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. |
