Gina Moore-Sanders had a good job as a genetic researcher at the University of Washington. When she was recently laid off, she wanted to land a new job, while getting her life coaching practice up and running. She went to Monster.com, and posted her resume.
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Her Life Was Turned Upside Down After Simply Posting Her Resume Online.
Gina Moore-Sanders had a good job as a genetic researcher at the University of Washington. When she was recently laid off, she wanted to land a new job, while getting her life coaching practice up and running. She went to Monster.com, and posted her resume. more
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Garage Sales Booming; Up 80% From A Year Ago
Like a lot of folks these days, Leslie Sundberg is downsizing. With the kids grown, she's selling the house, and a lot of the stuff in it. She has spent three weeks getting ready for this garage sale. more
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Americans suffering from "Vacation Deprivation"
Not only do Americans get less vacation time than other countries--an average of 13 days a year---about 1/3 of us don't take all of our vacation days, according to Seattle-based Expedia.com's annual "Vacation Deprivation" survey. more
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Credit Drying Up As Banks Wallow In Credit Crunch
Just as the mortgage industry tanked under the weight of toxic debt, the same thing is happening to the credit card industry, and that means a lot of people are seeing their credit lines cut, as banks scramble to keep their heads above water. more
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When Jobs Are Scarce, Job Hunters Get Creative--and Desperate.
With the national unemployment rate hovering at about 9%, graduating college seniors face one of the toughest job markets in years. more
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Social Networking Gives Rise To "Tweetups", And A Burgeoning New Career Field. Video
Thanks to social networking sites such as Twitter, Facbook and MySpace, job seekers have a wide range of opportunities in a rapidly growing field. more
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Job Seekers: Use Social Networking To Supercharge Your Job Search
Social networking is more than a way to connect with friends and family online. It's also becoming a way for job seekers to market themselves. more
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We're Spending Less On Mom This Mother's Day.
The approximately 83-million moms in the United States will be getting smaller and cheaper gifts on Sunday--but hopefully, no less love. more
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"Get-Rich-Click" Scheme Unravels
We've uncovered a big problem with a work-at-home scheme that promises big money. more
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Save Money On Airline Tickets
With fewer people flying these days, due to the sour economy, airlines are looking to fill seats. And you're already doing the first thing you need to do to find the cheapest fare. Keep yourself updated on airfare wars by keeping up with the news, and watching out for promotional offers. more
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Recession- Proof Your Diet
In this struggling economy, a lot of us are looking for ways to cut back. And for some of us, that means cutting back on food and exercise costs. more
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How The Recession Is Changing Our Habits, Attitudes Video
The sour economy is forcing a lot of folks to make some major changes, and some of those changes are a little bit surprising, and revealing. more
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Loan Modification Scams
Folks looking to refinance their homes are getting swindled by shady lenders. more
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Debit card theft on the rise
Every week, I get emails from viewers complaining that their debit card information has been stolen, and they don't know exactly where it happened. more
Your Money
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Recession-weary consumers find haggling can cut costs Photo
A survey of 1,000 shoppers last year by Consumer Reports showed that more than two-thirds of... more
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Even in tight times, it's possible to start saving Photo
Sometimes, turning spenders into savers is as easy as setting up an automatic transfer from checking... more
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Tax credits could cause headaches on '09 return
Many taxpayers will need to fill out a Schedule M or have it done by their tax preparer to calculate... more
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Give up spending for Lent? It can be done Photo
With a lull between winter holidays and tax filing, now is the ideal time to take a spending hiatus. more
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Gail MarksJarvis: College aid often comes down to timing, disclosure
You might be tapped out and fretting about money for college. more
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Fiduciary standard sought for all who give investment advice
At the lower left-hand corner of the homepage of the brokerage firm Edward Jones (www.edwardjones.... more
