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6 Extreme Saving Tips You Can Use Now
Tweet Share on Facebook October 28, 2010 Comment (24)When I started interviewing people for my book Generation Earn, I was shocked by some of the creative techniques people came up with to save money. The unifying theme was that people cut costs in ways that made their lives better, not worse. Instead of denying themselves splurges like new jeans or a new car, they learned how to cook their own food that tasted much better than anything served at a restaurant, or perfected their at-home tea and coffee brewing techniques.
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Your Guide to Real—and Fake—Green Products
Tweet Share on Facebook October 27, 2010 CommentIt turns out that many of the so-called “green” products in our homes might not be so green after all. The latest study from TerraChoice, an environmental marketing firm, found that 95 percent of consumer products make some kind of false claim about their environmental-friendliness. Even allegedly BPA-free baby toys might contain that unwanted compound.
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The Economic Reality of TV’s Primetime Families
Tweet Share on Facebook October 26, 2010 CommentIf you’ve watched any television this fall, then you might be forgiven for thinking that most 20- and 30-somethings are so bad with money that they’re forced to live with their parents well into adulthood. On NBC’s Parenthood, CBS’ $#*! My Dad Says, and Fox’s Raising Hope, grown adults, sometimes with children of their own, depend on the Bank of Mom and Dad to get by.
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Video: 8 Questions for the Constantly Broke
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Parents: Help Your Adult Kids Manage Money
Tweet Share on Facebook October 22, 2010 Comment (3)If you have adult children in their 20s and 30s, you probably know your job isn’t over yet. Whether you’re providing financial support or just giving advice from a distance, there are ways you can help them become more financially secure so they don’t depend on the bank of mom and dad forever.
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Video: Tax Moves for Fall
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Video: Money Tips for Young Professionals
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What You Should Expect from Social Security
Tweet Share on Facebook October 19, 2010 Comment (4)You’ve probably heard the news: Social Security recipients aren’t getting a bump up in their benefits next year. The Social Security Administration recently announced that because inflation has been flat, there will be no cost of living adjustment for seniors.
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5 Steps for Getting Out of Debt
Tweet Share on Facebook October 19, 2010 Comment (1)Today’s guest post comes from Odysseas Papadimitriou, CEO and Founder of CardHub.com, an online marketplace for credit card offers.
Do you feel as though you’re drowning in credit card debt and don’t know how to get back above water? All is not lost. Even if you think you don’t have enough money to pay your bills don’t give up and put your head in the sand.
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5 Questions About Personal Branding
Tweet Share on Facebook October 19, 2010 Comment (1)Dan Schawbel is a master of personal branding: He runs a popular website on the topic and just released a new edition of Me 2.0: 4 Steps to Building Your Future. He says almost everyone can use his branding techniques to improve their careers and boost their earning power. I recently spoke with Schawbel about his ideas and advice. Excerpts:
