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- Make it a cheap and fun girls' night in. — Glamour
- As a woman, the most important thing you can do for yourself financially is to take yourself seriously. — Self
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Happy Holidays!
Did your boss give you the day off from work today? If so, savor the time you have with your family and away from the office. Leave your Blackberry alone and don't even think about checking your work email — those means make it way too easy to be busy on an official company holiday.
Cheapest Family in America Tells Its Secrets
"Economides" may sound like a fictional last name in a book teaching kids about money, but it's in fact the fortuitous surname of the so-called "cheapest family in America." The Economides family, composed of parents Steve and Annette and their five kids, live in Arizona debt-free and on an annual income of about $44,000. Five of the seven family members were featured on a Today show segment yesterday that covered how the family handles Christmas spending, and spending in general.
Is Your Company Having a Holiday Party This Year?
The chill in the air can only mean that the holidays are just around the corner, which usually means an invitation for the annual office party would appear in your inbox any day now. Word on the street is that after a rough year that included the termination of CosmoGIRL!, Hearst Corp. has canceled its holiday party, and perhaps its decision is an indication of what other corporations will do about celebrating this year.
88-Year-Old Waitress Says It's All About the Blarney
Most of our retirement dreams revolve around a lot of R and R, but 88-year-old Rosie Donaghey came out of her retirement at age 70 to work as a waitress. This golden girl reentered the workforce after her husband passed away in 1994, and now has a loyal customer following that appreciates her wit and wisecracks. She currently works at the Wicked Wolf restaurant in East Bronx, NY, where she's locally famous for saying things like, "I'd rather be shot than eat clams."
Link Time!
- The Washington Post explored the topic of why a master's degree could hurt your job search, but suggests that may only be the case if you have less than three to five years’ work experience. — Girls Just Wanna Have Funds
- Think about a budget as a way to reach your goals, and follow these five steps to build a budget that will bring you peace of mind. — Kiplinger
- Take a sick day instead of going into the office when you're ill, and consider these four suggestions when making the decision to stay home.
Link Time!
- A bad job market means position yourself for the future — The Job Bored
- If you're forgetful about paying bills, you could use a bill manager — Girls Just Wanna Have Funds
- 10 tools to rev up your business and personal communication — Employee Evolution
- The magic of thinking small applies to personal finance, too — Get Rich Slowly
Savvy ATM: How Much Debt Is Too Much?
I always find stories that interest me in Glamour. It's my favorite magazine because I think it offers something for most women. An article titled "Make this the year you get out of debt" particularly caught my eye, and not just because it had debt in the title.
Your Two Cents: Is Valentine's Day Aimed at Your Wallet?
I know several girls and guys who think that Valentine's Day is no more than another reason to spend money. And while I can see their point with all of the ads and tchotchkes surrounding the holiday, I also think couples can find their own meaning and traditions in what the day is intended to represent. What do you think?
Telling the Truth Could Get You Fired
The producers at Fox have certainly capitalized on a seventh grade sleepover favorite — the game of Truth. I was always a Dare girl myself, but the 23 million viewers that watched the premiere episode of "Moment of Truth" sure seemed to be entertained by contestants dishing some pretty personal secrets in pursuit of $500,000. Contestants are hooked up to a lie detector and asked a series of 21 questions that get increasingly more intense, and more honest answers mean more cash all the way up to half a million dollars.
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