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Edward Cullen's Twilight House: Guess How Much?
In case you're one of the few who hasn't been counting down to New Moon's official release, the much-anticipated flick hits theaters today! All the Sugar gals have fully embraced the Twilight buzz, and are in the company of . .
A Little Monday Inspiration — Paula Deen
Need a little Monday inspiration to get you going, then look no further than Paula Deen. The 62 year-old restaurateur, entrepreneur, and superwoman, makes the list of Fortune's 50 Most Powerful Women, and opens up about her journey to the top and how she totally transformed her life.
You may not agree with her buttery-indulgent recipes, but Paula's personal story and professional mega-success certainly inspire — serving as a role model for anyone looking to make a career out of their passion, and as a reminder that it's never too late to redirect your career goals.
Overworked and Underpaid: 7 of the Most Stressful Jobs
I quizzed you a couple weeks ago on Money magazine’s list of the least stressful jobs. Now CNN Money has compiled another list — this time of the most stressful and most underpaid jobs out there, according to their survey.
The results are based on median salary and the percentage of respondents that rated their jobs as stressful.
Under 30 and Impressive
There's a great blog on CNN's website called Young People Who Rock, where the CNN Anchor Nicole Lapin focuses on remarkable people under age 30. She interviews a person or group with various accomplishments — it's refreshing and inspirational to read news about young people in a positive spotlight! She recently interviewed 26-year-old Cecelia Ahern who wrote her first novel,Résumés With "White-Sounding" Names Have Better Success?
Difficult to pronounce last names might elicit some middle school teasing, and unfortunately name-based discrimination doesn't end once the days of playground recess are long gone. According to a study performed for the National Bureau of Economic Research, résumés with "white-sounding" names have a 50 percent greater chance of receiving a response from employers compared to applicants with African American names.
CNN Money spoke with a few job seekers with "ethnic-sounding" last names who are convinced their names are turning off employers from giving them a chance.
7 Experts Give Job Search Advice in 100 Words or Less
Professional advice is often unaffordable to those who need it most, like people looking for work. CNN Money rounded up a group of career coaches and requested their best advice for job seekers, and asked they keep their words of wisdom to 100 words at most. Get advice from seven experts — best of all, it's free.
Has Fear of Job Loss Prevented You From Taking Vacation?
Cost is preventing some of us from taking long and lazy Summer vacations, and CNN reports that fear is holding back some workers from planning a getaway. These employees have vacation days to spare, but are afraid their bosses will figure out a way to eliminate their jobs during their time away from the office.
Cindy Goodman, a Miami Herald columnist, has advice for worried workers: "If you're too afraid to ask for an extended vacation, plan four-day weekends or time off around holidays."
Money Tip: When Not to Use Your Credit Card
An excellent credit score will get you the best interest rates, so you want to ensure lenders will see your score at its very best. You already know that it's a bad idea to apply for new credit in the months leading up to applying for a loan, but CNN Money has another tip regarding the credit cards you already own.
To play it safe, they recommend keeping your cards under wraps during the month before you know you'll be applying for a loan and explain that, "Even if you pay off your balances at the end of the month, there's a chance a lender might pull your score the day before those payments are recorded, making it look as though you're tapping your credit."
Would You Take In a Roommate to Cover Your Costs?
Having roommates has its financial and social benefits when you're in college or a young professional, but most of us expect the time will come when we live alone or just with our nuclear family. The recession seems to be changing that. According to CNN more and more professionals (often homeowners) are taking in roomies to help cover the cost of a mortgage and make up for frozen salaries and unexpected health care cost increases.
Business Is Booming For Cafe With No Pricing Policy
Talk about a study of market pricing! Cafe owner Sam Lippert has taken prices off his menu and instead asks patrons to pay what they think his food is worth. He came up with the idea when he realized people were eating out less, and it's paying off — business is up between 50 to 100 percent, and he is thinking of making some of his part-time staff full-time employees.
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