Archive | June, 2008

8 Backdoor Interview Tips from CareerBuilder

30. June 2008

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CareerBuilder published a list of a few things not to say in your next job interview. Some of them are no brainers but otherwise some helpful advice. Source: CNN.com – 8 worst things to say in an interview 1. “I hated my last boss.” Your last boss was a miserable person whose main concern was making your [...]

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People-to-people lending

25. June 2008

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Recently my friend introduced me to www.prosper.com. This is a person-to-person lending site that he had a very good experience with. I personally have not used this site but I’ve gotten positive feedback about. Has anyone used a person-to-person lender before? Can people share their experiences? http://www.prosper.com/ Prosper, America’s largest people-to-people lending marketplace, connects people who [...]

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What to consider for your first job

25. June 2008

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12 really good tips from careerbuilder. Most new grads really need to pay attention to them. Source: CNN.com – 12 things to consider for your first job 1. Ponder reasonable expectations for an entry-level salary. Research your desired industry and the jobs you’re interested in within that sector. Use Web sites such as cbSalary.com to find the [...]

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The Goal of Money Answer Tree

25. June 2008

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As I was reading other bloggers pages on Personal Finance, I noticed they are all the same! They are all blogging about getting out of debt and being frugal. These types of blogs are probably very useful for people in their 30’s. What if these people had a handle on their finances at a younger [...]

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WTDirect’s Savings Account rate is INCREASING to 3.26% APY

20. June 2008

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As of yesterday, WTDirect Savings Account rate is officially increasing to 3.26% APY. This marks the first rate increase in 9 months! WTDirect’s rate continues to be in the top 5% of all banks. HSBC posted an interest rate increase to 3.5% a few weeks ago. WTDirect is the second bank to post an increase for [...]

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The Best Cash Back Rewards Credit Cards

16. June 2008

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A week ago I made a list of The best Gas rewards credit cards due to the rising gas prices. To help save additional cash when you can, I’ve made a list of the best cash back rewards cards. This is a multi-part post including other best of lists. Best of credit cards: The Best Gas Rewards [...]

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Are my tomatoes safe? Are my tomatoes safe?? Are my tomatoes safe???

10. June 2008

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I almost had to throw all my tomatoes away yesterday simply because I had no idea if they were contaminated with Salmonella. After a little research it turned out my tomatoes were fine and I will enjoy eating them. Here is a post from the FDA on the recent “Salmonellosis Outbreak in Certain Types of [...]

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High Gas Prices = Good SUV and Truck Deals!

9. June 2008

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All of us have been at the pump lately and we all know that gas prices are through the roof. But it’s not necessarily all bad if you are in the market for a new SUV or a TRUCK. Manufactures are offering substantial discounts on trucks and SUVS. Here is a table from WSJ article: [...]

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The Best Gas Rewards Credit Cards

3. June 2008

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The Best Gas Rewards Credit Cards

With rising gas prices being an issue around the country there is only so much we can do about it. I figured I would help you out and make a list of The Best Cash Back Credit Cards used for Gas Rebates. A couple of these cards offer an introductory gas rewards rate. Make sure [...]

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Investment Seminars, Education and Conferences

3. June 2008

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Depending on which broker you guys use one of the benefits that the broker may provide is some educational tools that can help you learn how to invest. I have recently found some that e*trade offers to its clients and more importantly they are all free. Most of these are online although some of these [...]

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