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Off to Work with a Mac, Garden Gloves and a Bit of Concrete

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 07:00:00 -0400

Thank You

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 05:45:00 -0400

Italian article this am

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 13:28:17 -0500

Misrepresents what I say a bit, but they do have my picture next to JFK! ;) The IMF: sovereign currency, no longer the monopoly of the banks Eliminate the public debt of the United States at once, and do the same with Great Britain, Italy, Germany, Japan, Greece. At the same time revive the ‘ [...]

The Monster of All Job Searches: Analyzing Job Hunting Trends

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 11:58:54 -0400

Image from: Job Search Image / Shutterstock Last year we took a look at where 20-somethings were searching online for jobs, and with even more 20-somethings entering the job market as well as an economy on the rise after a tough recession, it’s safe to say that people have been looking for employment. Looking at [...]

Who Decided That It Would Be A Good Idea….

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:00:40 -0400

Do you have faith in the people running this nation? When answering that question, most people would bash either the Democrats or the Republicans, but my question goes much deeper than that. Power is constantly shifting back and forth between the two major political parties, and it seems like things don't really change no matter [...]

Is The Federal Reserve Doing A Good Job?

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:30:49 -0500

Have you noticed that very few people in the mainstream media ever directly criticize the Federal Reserve? But why should that be the case? Criticizing top politicians from both major political parties has become a national pastime. Most Americans love to throw mud at either the Republicans or the Democrats. But we are told that [...]

What Are We Going To Do If The Number Of American Adults That Can’t Take Care Of Themselves Continues To Set New Records?

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:22:12 -0500

Today, the number of American adults that can't take care of themselves is at an all-time record high. So what are we going to do if the number of people dependent on the government keeps going up? Some folks like to point out that most Americans that have recently become dependent on the government would [...]

GARRETT ON HOW TO BREAK FREE FROM YOUR JOB

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:07:40 -0500

Garrett is one of our most important and prolific contributors on this blog. I love reading his thoughts because he is a born motivator as well as a highly competent Rule #1 investor and he does a unique job of blending the two. What follows is Garrett about moving past the JOB and on to financial freedom: Phil, I just spent two days teaching someone how to leave his JOB at 41 years old. He's been liberated! He can now work at his JOB because he wants to, not because he has to. SIDE NOTE: A "JOB" is "Just Over...

How to Hire the Best Small Business Employees

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:56:48 -0400

The smaller the business, the more hiring the right people matters. These are qualities small business owners should look for in prospective employees.

I Have Applied to Every Job and Still Can't Get Hired

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:02:47 -0400

You've applied to every job you can find, and no one seems to want to hire you. Is there anything you can do to change that?

I Have Applied to Every Job and Still Can't Get Hired

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:02:47 -0400

You've applied to every job you can find, and no one seems to want to hire you. Is there anything you can do to change that?

5 Things Successful People Don't DO

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:56:50 -0400

There is no guaranteed recipe for success, but there are things that only losers do.

How the Volatile Stock Market Is Hurting Job Hunters

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:45:47 -0400

It's not the recession, specifically, that's making job-hunting difficult, say many unemployed. It's the fact that no one knows what's going on.

How the Volatile Stock Market Is Hurting Job Hunters

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:45:47 -0400

It's not the recession, specifically, that's making job-hunting difficult, say many unemployed. It's the fact that no one knows what's going on.

How Successful Leaders Improve Their Team's Performance

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:10:22 -0400

Great leaders don't focus on self-aggrandizement; they work to help others achieve great results. Here are the four steps you need to take to do the same.

Presidential Hopeful Michele Bachmann on Re-igniting U.S. Competiton

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:59:22 -0400

Presidential Candidate Michele Bachmann addresses the Commonwealth Club of California.

The New Normal -- Calling In Sick

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:05:54 -0400

86% of U.S. workers miss work due to weight and chronic health problems and a third of you call in sick with fake excuses. Is that okay or is something wrong here?

Key to Success: Just Show Up?

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:05:54 -0400

86% of U.S. workers miss work due to weight and chronic health problems, according to Gallup, and a third of you call in sick with fake excuses. Is that okay or is something wrong here?

Pollsters to Recent Grads: Stop Low-Balling Yourselves!

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 05:50:54 -0400

According to a new survey, recent grads are shooting themselves in the foot by expecting $10,000 less in starting salary than companies are willing to pay.

Pollsters to Recent Grads: Stop Low-Balling Yourselves!

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 05:50:54 -0400

According to a new survey, recent grads are shooting themselves in the foot by expecting $10,000 less in starting salary than companies are willing to pay.

Study Debunks Myths About How To Get Ahead

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 07:45:58 -0400

Work long hours, network with big wigs--this is the conventional advice. But a study finds it doesn't help you get ahead--if you're a woman.

Study Debunks Myths About How To Get Ahead

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 07:45:58 -0400

Work long hours, network with big wigs--this is the conventional advice. But a study finds it doesn't help you get ahead--if you're a woman.

The Antidote to Every Entrepreneur's Feelings of Self Doubt

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:56:15 -0400

If you are not scared that everything you are doing is stupid, then you are not doing a startup. But once you get to that point, you need a way to fend off your feelings of self doubt. Here's the...

Who Has Time For Interns?

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 08:33:51 -0400

When you don't pay your interns, you probably get what you deserve.

Who Has Time For Interns?

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 08:33:51 -0400

When you don't pay your interns, you probably get what you deserve.

The Secret Language of Salaries

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 06:15:44 -0400

When HR people talk about salary, they may as well be speaking a different language. Here's your translation guide.

The Secret Language of Salaries

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 06:15:44 -0400

When HR people talk about salary, they may as well be speaking a different language. Here's your translation guide.

The Worst Reason To Work From Home

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:22:12 -0400

If you're serious about your job, working from home won't cut your childcare bills by much. Period.

The Worst Reason To Work From Home

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:22:12 -0400

If you're serious about your job, working from home won't cut your childcare bills by much. Period.

Is a Hidden 'Second Economy' Eating America's Jobs?

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 07:33:38 -0400

The idea that smart machines are replacing human workers gets a less sci-fi, more sober treatment in the pages of the McKinsey Quarterly.

Is a Hidden 'Second Economy' Eating America's Jobs?

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 07:33:38 -0400

The idea that smart machines are replacing human workers gets a less sci-fi, more sober treatment in the pages of the McKinsey Quarterly.

Even The CEOs On Obama’s Job Creation Panel Are Shipping Jobs Out Of The United States

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 22:52:41 -0400

There are 27 members on Barack Obama's job creation panel, and most of them are corporate executives. The formal name of the panel is the President's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness, which is kind of ironic considering the fact that many of the CEOs on the panel have been rapidly shipping jobs out of the [...]

How To Redeem A Disastrous Job Interview

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 08:27:29 -0400

You know the interview is going badly. How to turn it around--quickly.

A Guided Tour of Impromptu Fan Memorials to Steve Jobs

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:58:24 -0400

Memorials, complete with candles and portraits, are showing up on the sidewalks outside Apple's stores in San Francisco, New York, London and Virginia -- and at Jobs' house in Palo Alto.

With Steve Jobs' Passing, Apple Loses Its Top Sales, Advertising and PR Man

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 08:00:47 -0400

Jobs perfected the trifecta of good marketing: His products were superior; carried high-status; and he was able to charge premium prices for them. He was also a consummate pitchman.

Time Versus Money: What We Really Want

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 07:46:48 -0400

Would you rather have more sleep or more money? You might be surprised by how many people answered, "Sleep!"

Time Versus Money: What We Really Want

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 07:46:48 -0400

Would you rather have more sleep or more money? You might be surprised by how many people answered, "Sleep!"

Amazon Says, Let the Employees Sweat -- and the DVDs, Too

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:31:52 -0400

A problem with working conditions in at least one of its warehouses continues to dog Amazon. How long before the company decides that cutting corners is bad for business?

The Best Professional Advice I Ever Received

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:03:26 -0400

Sometimes a sentence or two was all it took to set me on a better course.

Why "Occupy Wall Street" Critics Are More Clueless Than the Protesters

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:54:44 -0400

Major media outlets and financial pundits claim not to have a clue about what is driving the protests in Manhattan's Liberty Plaza. Give me a break.

2 Ways to Get a Job You Probably Haven't Heard Before

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 07:22:12 -0400

Most job search advice is old news, but there are a few tricks even veteran job hunters probably haven't tried before. Hint: they don't involve the internet.

2 Ways to Get a Job You Probably Haven't Heard Before

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 07:22:12 -0400

Most job search advice is old news, but there are a few tricks even veteran job hunters probably haven't tried before. Hint: they don't involve the internet.

Really Dumb Moves that Bosses Make

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 08:30:11 -0400

Here's a collection of horror stories about real-life bosses in real-life situations. Feel free to share your own experiences!

7 Jobs With Low Stress, Decent Pay--and Lots of Opportunities

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:51:31 -0400

These careers aren't glamorous, but they offer low stress, good pay and plenty of opportunities

How to Spot Trends Before Everyone Else

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:59:51 -0400

By the time an idea is popular, it's already too late to start a business around it. Here are three ways to get better at trendspotting.

Does Cutting 30,000 Jobs Make You a Good Company for Working Mothers?

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:00:27 -0400

Work-life balance perks don't help if you're out of a job. So what are some layoff-happy companies doing on Working Mother's annual 100 Best Companies list?

Does Cutting 30,000 Jobs Make You a Good Company for Working Mothers?

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:00:27 -0400

Work-life balance perks don't help if you're out of a job. So what are some layoff-happy companies doing on Working Mother's annual 100 Best Companies list?

Social Media For Dummies - er - Busy Execs

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 13:54:31 -0400

A simple guide to ease busy executives, managers, business owners, and anyone with a real job into the insanely overhyped world of social media

The Scientific Case for Going With Your Gut

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 06:28:49 -0400

Got a tough decision to make quickly? Relying on your emotions may be a better idea than you think.

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Off to Work with a Mac, Garden Gloves and a Bit of Concrete

Thank You

Italian article this am

The Monster of All Job Searches: Analyzing Job Hunting Trends

Who Decided That It Would Be A Good Idea….

Is The Federal Reserve Doing A Good Job?

What Are We Going To Do If The Number Of American Adults That Can’t Take Care Of Themselves Continues To Set New Records?

GARRETT ON HOW TO BREAK FREE FROM YOUR JOB

How to Hire the Best Small Business Employees

I Have Applied to Every Job and Still Can't Get Hired

I Have Applied to Every Job and Still Can't Get Hired

5 Things Successful People Don't DO

How the Volatile Stock Market Is Hurting Job Hunters

How the Volatile Stock Market Is Hurting Job Hunters

How Successful Leaders Improve Their Team's Performance

Presidential Hopeful Michele Bachmann on Re-igniting U.S. Competiton

The New Normal -- Calling In Sick

Key to Success: Just Show Up?

Pollsters to Recent Grads: Stop Low-Balling Yourselves!

Pollsters to Recent Grads: Stop Low-Balling Yourselves!

Study Debunks Myths About How To Get Ahead

Study Debunks Myths About How To Get Ahead

The Antidote to Every Entrepreneur's Feelings of Self Doubt

Who Has Time For Interns?

Who Has Time For Interns?

The Secret Language of Salaries

The Secret Language of Salaries

The Worst Reason To Work From Home

The Worst Reason To Work From Home

Is a Hidden 'Second Economy' Eating America's Jobs?

Is a Hidden 'Second Economy' Eating America's Jobs?

Even The CEOs On Obama’s Job Creation Panel Are Shipping Jobs Out Of The United States

How To Redeem A Disastrous Job Interview

A Guided Tour of Impromptu Fan Memorials to Steve Jobs

With Steve Jobs' Passing, Apple Loses Its Top Sales, Advertising and PR Man

Time Versus Money: What We Really Want

Time Versus Money: What We Really Want

Amazon Says, Let the Employees Sweat -- and the DVDs, Too

The Best Professional Advice I Ever Received

Why "Occupy Wall Street" Critics Are More Clueless Than the Protesters

2 Ways to Get a Job You Probably Haven't Heard Before

2 Ways to Get a Job You Probably Haven't Heard Before

Top 40 Bonehead Boss Stories

Really Dumb Moves that Bosses Make

7 Jobs With Low Stress, Decent Pay--and Lots of Opportunities

How to Spot Trends Before Everyone Else

Does Cutting 30,000 Jobs Make You a Good Company for Working Mothers?

Does Cutting 30,000 Jobs Make You a Good Company for Working Mothers?

Social Media For Dummies - er - Busy Execs

The Scientific Case for Going With Your Gut