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Smarter Eats: Roast Your Own Sandwich Meat
One of my New Year's resolutions is to always bring my lunch to work. I'm trying to save money, eat healthier, and have more time so I can go on a long walk during my workday. So far, so good!
What's Your Chief Financial and Career Concern Right Now?
The magic of the holidays has worn off a bit and most of us are back to reality. We are entrenched in the daily grind of commuting, meetings, fresh projects and goals for the new year. While the turn of the calendar brings great resolutions and renewed energy, it can also be a little staggering.
Most Secure Job of 2009
It was another rocky year for unemployment rates, but thankfully there are a handful of careers that have remained relatively recession-proof. Sixty-four percent of you say health care is the most secure job of 2009, a fact that we can all celebrate — whether we needed medical support this year or not.
Do you work in health care or know anyone who does?
Unemployment Is Hitting Americans Where It Hurts
The recession has affected us all in one way or another — if you haven’t experienced salary freezes or cuts, layoffs, or home foreclosures over the past year or so, odds are someone you know has.
But, what about the recession’s less tangible effects? A New York Times/CBS News poll released this week explores the emotional fallout of being unemployed, and the results are sobering.
Merry Recession Christmas Cards: Would You Send Them to Friends?
If I had a quarter for every time I was exposed to the word recession this year, I'd have a pretty little fund built up for holiday gifts. The economy has been the cause of so much stress and heartache, and it's hard to want a reminder of those feelings during a time that's supposed to be joyful.
There's a line of Merry Recession Christmas cards that is banking on the recession having a place in this holiday season.
Smarter Eats: Freeze Fruits and Veggies Before They Spoil
In the morning I always make a breakfast smoothie using fresh produce. But sometimes our household goes a little overboard in the amount of produce we buy. Instead of throwing out spoiled fruits and veggies, we freeze our produce to preserve its nutritional content and halt the ripening process.
What Is the Most Secure Job of 2009?
It's been another rocky year for unemployment rates, but there are a handful of careers that have been given a recession-proof tag and that is something to celebrate in naming the Best of 2009. These jobs have been holding their own amid a faltering economy, which makes them pretty secure given their relative strength in the weak job market. Which career do you think is the most solid?
Save Money and Calories: Coffee at Your Desk
There are a lot of hidden calories in espresso drinks, especially holiday offerings like pumpkin spice lattes. A cup of plain coffee is usually a safe bet calorie wise but buying one cup a day can easily amount to five hundred dollars a year. Some break rooms have coffee machines but the stuff that comes out of those things are usually pretty gross tasting.
Have Your Baby, and Keep Your Budget Too!
Hospital bills, wardrobes, and gear for baby can cost a small fortune but it doesn't have to! Check out these ten budgeting tips to ensure that your growing baby bump does not lead to a diminishing bank account.
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Make Your Own Flavored Water
Despite the health benefits of water, people still love to drink juice and soda. Unfortunately, these beverages are usually empty calories filled with sugar that do little in the way of hydration — even diet soda can be damaging. I think that water tastes great, but sometimes I get bored of drinking it all the time.
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