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10 Easy-to-Fix Cover Letter Mistakes
I have yet to meet a job hunter who doesn't dread writing cover letters. They're time-consuming and tedious, and unfortunately, they're unavoidable. It's easy to break cover letter etiquette if you're not careful.
10 Ways to Improve Your Resume Right Now
Your resume might be a single piece of paper, but that document is an extension of you. It's one of the first ways employers evaluate your potential to fill an open position, so even if you're confident in your interview abilities, you won't get an invitation to show them off unless your resume is compelling. Think you've done everything you can to create a solid resume?
TGIF: How to Improve Your Friday Habits
If you've worked all week, you're probably beyond thrilled when Friday rolls around. You're just hours away from freedom, fun, and maybe even an end-of-the-week cocktail. But instead of slacking, use these tips to end the week on an upswing.
6 Ways to Save on Your Everyday Purchases and Afford Something You Really Want
In this economy, little treats, like my weekly gossip mag and a latte are my no-fail pick-me-ups, even when I can't afford the new handbag I really want. Still, living on a budget doesn't mean splurges have to be totally out-of-the-question. In fact, even finance experts, Ori Schnaps, co-founder and manager of Thrive, and Aaron Patzer, founder of Mint.com, wouldn't recommend not shopping at all.
7 Sales Happening This Week
Get a head start on the Black Friday crowds that are just a couple weeks away by taking advantage of some sale events happening this week. You can shop and save on gifts without even leaving the house! Check out seven promo codes that could help you get a jump-start on holiday shopping while staying on budget.
How-To: Prepare For the Worst Monthly
No one likes a Debbie Downer, but these are trying times and you need a financial backup plan. Whether you feel a strong sense of job security or have a million bucks in the bank, it's crucial that you embrace the motto of the Boy Scouts ("Be Prepared!") so you don't end up in a serious financial and personal conundrum should you draw a short stick. The calendar changes so quickly it's easy to forget your egg's nest and backup scheme amid the momentum, but follow these basic steps and suggestions to keep yourself on track.
5 Things You Should Never Say to Your Insurance Company
So, you think you prepared for the worst — at least you have insurance, right? Well, just when you think it can't get any worse, your insurance company could skimp on your coverage based on how you phrase what's happened. Read on to find out Money magazine's list of the top five things you'll never want your insurance company to hear you say.
5 Ways Flexibility Can Cut Travel Costs
When it comes to bargains, it pays to play it cool. High maintenance travelers can be as finicky as they want while on vacation, but that approach won't get you the cheapest trip while in planning mode. Think flexibility when organizing a vacation, and the deals will come to you.
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.
6 Low-Budget Ways to Celebrate Halloween
Halloween definitely isn't just for kids. They're the ones wandering around with pillowcases in the dark, but most adults love a good celebration and Halloween is the perfect excuse to do something different. If you can't afford to attend a big bash that started selling tickets back in August or pay cover charges to enter one of your city's hot events, it doesn't have to mean Halloween is a bust this year.
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