The latest unemployment claims numbers, purporting that unemployment in the US is reaching a four-year low, are providing some hope that the labor market may be recovering. And, in some cases, jobs are getting easier to find. Some states report that companies will be adding jobs in 2012. Kiplinger has a list of 10 states…
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This inspirational guest post on Get Rich Slowly was too good to pass by. One young man shares his journey of Paying For College: A High School Student’s Quest To Stay Debt-Free. Looking for a refresher on compound interest? You’ll want to read The Simple Dollar’s post on Compound Interest, Compound Opportunity. This week Free…
Solopreneur? Increase Your Productivity by Narrowing Your Focus
Our world seems to value multi-tasking. We are expected to do multiple things at once, with attention going in multiple directions. When you have so many things to do, it can be difficult to focus and be productive. As a result, one of the best things you can do as a solopreneur is to narrow…
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This week the Million Dollar Journey asked a very important question: Facebook IPO – Will You Be Buying? Want to save more each month? You’ll want to read this post by Get Rich Slowly that explores 8 Questions to Help You Save More. Investing in mutual funds can sometimes be tricky. Make sure you learn…
Set Your Spending Priorities
When creating a personal budget or spending plan, many people fail to consider their spending priorities. Yes, you need to list all of your income, and list your expenses. This is important information. But, once you know what you are spending your money on, it’s not enough to just acknowledge it. You should do something…
