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Neutral Topics to Build Rapport in an Interview : Job Searching

Certain neutral topics are great for building up rapport in an interview. Learn about neutral topics to build rapport in

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Eliminate your debt problems – Know the possible options available

This excellent article courtesy of Jack Hudson.

Do you keep a track of your spending habits? Are you aware as to how many times you have swapped your credit card in a day? Almost all Americans fall into serious debt problems because of such bad practice. Taking credit card as a source of spending money [...]

Hidden Costs of Holiday Shopping

Courtesy of Jeanine Skowronski

Savvy holiday shoppers are careful to plan out how much they want to spend on their loved ones this month, and they’ve probably also factored in the price of holiday decorations or even food and drink should they plan on entertaining. But there are plenty of other items that can bust [...]

Save $1500 or more on Healthcare Expenses

Courtsey of Faroosh Torabi

As workers update their health insurance plans this open-enrollment season, some may face higher out-of-pocket costs. A new study by The Kaiser Family Foundation found that annual premiums for employer-sponsored health insurance plans jumped by nine percent from 2010 to 2011 to $4,129 for families and $921 for single individuals.

To [...]

Earn $100 Per Hour – Here’s How

Courtesy of Faroosh Torabi

While doctors, lawyers and corporate executives earn top dollar, the average worker in America takes home about $16 an hour, according to PayScale. But you don’t necessarily need an advanced degree to bump up your pay. Experts say employing a few key strategies — even in today’s economic climate — could [...]

Financial Myths Debunked

Courtesy of Len Penzo

It’s been said that if the palm of your right hand itches, you’ll soon be coming into money. On the other hand (pun intended), it’s also been said that if your left palm itches you’ll soon be paying out money.

Don’t laugh. There are folks out there who actually believe that.

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Holiday Tipping Advice

Courtesy of Jason Steele

Holiday tipping is a touchy subject in a tough economy. Here are three ways to tip within your budget, and three more standard tips on tipping.

The holidays are a festive time, and we all want to spread good cheer. But cash tips can be costly, and in some cases, inappropriate. [...]

5 Waste Of Money Items – Stop Buying Them!

Courtesy of Faroosh Torabi

Some things in life are just best left un-purchased because they simply don’t provide their money’s worth — or have much cheaper alternatives. Here’s a list of six everyday items we don’t really need. Ditching them all together could save an average of $1,500 a year.

Lottery Tickets

Last year Americans [...]

7 Gift-Giving Etiquette Tips

Courtesy of Faroosh Torabi

With the current economy, many of us will need to keep our shopping lists short this year – but the proper etiquette for holiday gift giving on a budget is not always clear. Here’s some advice.

Suggest a Gift Grab

Don’t feel pressure to go overboard if money’s tight. You’re not [...]

6 Worst Home Repairs for the Money

Courtesy of Dana Dratch

It’s the magic phrase uttered by almost anyone who’s ever considered the cost of home remodeling: “We’ll get it back when we sell.”

Unless you keep those projects practical, though, you might just be kidding yourself.

For example:

• Steel front door: Good. • Master suite addition costing more than the [...]

How to Avoid Costly Home Repairs

Courtesy of Farnoosh Torabi

The costs of home ownership stretch far beyond mortgage payments, property taxes and insurance. From clogged gutters to broken shingles and mold, home repairs can easily add up — especially with all the precipitation and cold weather this time of year. We spoke with home improvement specialist Ron Hazelton for his [...]

5 Ways to Improve your Retirement Savings

Courtesy of David Ning, US News

If you already have a retirement plan in place, you are well ahead of the typical person with an investment account. But you need to monitor and update your retirement plan as you progress through your career to make sure you are still on track. Here are five ideas [...]

How to Spend Less… On Everything

An Excellent Article, Courtesy of Consumer Reports.

The recession has caused many Americans to cut their spending, pay down their debts, and build their savings. And with the economy’s tepid recovery, it’s still important to keep your spending in check. Even if you think you’ve cut just about all the fat from your budget, you can [...]

Are you paying too much for your PROPERTY TAXES?

After the mortgage payment, the largest home-related expense for most people is their property tax bill.

But shockingly, an estimated 40 percent of American homeowners pay more than they should on their property taxes.

Why is that? The primary reason is that your county assessor has placed an incorrect assessed valuation on your home.

This [...]

5 Signs you are paying too much for your mortgage

If you’re like most people, your mortgage is your largest monthly expense. But, how do you know if you’re paying too much for your mortgage? With interest rates at near record lows, many homeowners could be saving hundreds of dollars a month by reducing their interest rate through a mortgage refinance.

Here are five signs [...]