New Words for a New Economy

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I like those, thanks Jan!

Kimberly Palmer of DC 10:43AM July 27, 2009

A few more fun words:

JHOBBY - turning a hobby into a job

PLAYCHECK - working in order to spend on fun things

RETURNMENT - going back to work after retiring.

Jan Cullinane, co-author of The New Retirement: The Ultimate Guide to the Rest of Your Life (Rodale) of FL 10:50AM July 26, 2009

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Kimberly Palmer, senior editor for U.S. News & World Report, is the author of Generation Earn: The Young Professional's Guide to Spending, Investing, and Giving Back. Send her your personal finance questions.


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