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It's a fact of life; as long as you hold a job for more than a year, you're going to get a review (or you should at least!). It can be a rewarding process, if you've performed up to your boss's expectations. I asked you to put together an outfit that combines professionalism and class. I started you off with this Dogeared Three Wishes Necklace ($52) because it will bring you all the luck you Read more
It's a fact of life; as long as you hold a job for more than a year, you're going to get a review (or you should at least!). It can be a rewarding process, if you've performed up to your boss' expectations. That I can't coach you on, but I can say that a job review outfit requires professionalism and class, much like a job interview ensemble. Are you up for the challenge? I'll start you off Read more
I'm sure everyone can do with a little more cash in their wallets. Here are some great suggestions by Wise Bread for you to make extra money. Even though I'm self-employed full-time, I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to make more money. Earlier this year, I wrote a Wise Bread post on websites that can help you earn extra cash. More recently, I came across a blog post on Zaarly titled, Read more
Gael Garcia Bernal is one of the celebrities at Cannes this year, and he's been busy talking up and celebrating his new film No. The picture is set in 1988, the year the Chilean people ousted dictator General Pinochet through a democratic vote. Gael plays René Saavedra, an ad man who accepts the potentially dangerous job of spearheading the TV campaign for the people against Pinochet, those who Read more
Do you have what it takes to buy a home? Consider this exhaustive guide from Kiplinger. Tired of renting? It could be a great time to buy your first home. In many cities, home prices have bottomed, and rents have risen. Mortgage rates are still superlow. In fact, homes haven't been as affordable since 1971. On the downside, in many cities, buyers have fewer homes from which to choose and more Read more
Yahoo! CEO Scott Thompson recently came under fire for lying on his résumé about having a computer science degree and was forced to retire. We all know how lying to your potential employer can create problems, but there are also a couple of résumé missteps you need to be aware of. Here are some red flags to avoid on your CV: Spelling mistakes and other typos: If a recruiter spots typos on Read more
Becoming completely financially independent can be scary, but it's also very liberating. Kiplinger gives advice on how to establish your financial independence. Not only is it difficult for us twentysomethings to wholeheartedly embrace adulthood, it's often also a challenge for our parents to let us go. Baby-boomer parents are generally known for mollycoddling their children, even after we move Read more
If something feels off at the office, you may want to brace yourself for the worst. Wise Bread shares signs to look for when a pink slip is coming. There are two types of employees. One has a good idea of what they do, who they are, and what position they play in the company. They are savvy. They know the score. They are under no delusions, and will no doubt leave for another job long before Read more
Will using a travel agent help you save money for your upcoming trip? LearnVest has the answer. Are travel agents back? This question, posed by The New York Times, got us thinking. According to the piece, nearly one in three leisure travel agencies is hiring, and in 2011 travel agencies experienced a second consecutive year of growth; in fact, their bookings accounted for a third of the $284 Read more
14 uses for dental floss beyond the mouth — Wise Bread Why it's so hard for women to say no — HuffPost Ways travel can help you get a job — LearnVest Nice guys finish first In poor economy — The Jane Dough Solid ways to save $1,000 in a year — Bankrate The 7 best phones you can buy now — Tecca The kind of car a savvy woman should buy — Corporette Is it time to end performance Read more
