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Entries from June 2008

Insurance You Need To Own To Protect Your Future

June 18th, 2008 · No Comments

We all know someone who didn’t have health insurance, got hurt, and now is dealing with the tremendous burden of huge medical bills. Insurance is a boring subject. This is not going to be a hugely entertaining article, but it’s a very important subject. Insurance can either rip you off or save […]

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Tags: Benefits · Insurance

Four Rules For Investing In Your 401k Account

June 17th, 2008 · No Comments

So, you landed the nice job with the big company, but you’ve been bombarded by human resources. They’ve thrown a hundred and one different benefits at you each with its own set of options. Choices are nice, but sometimes it can become a little overwhelming, especially for your first full-time job. One […]

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Tags: Investing · Benefits

Boost Your Income By Working Hard

June 9th, 2008 · 2 Comments

The Digerati Life Blog has a great article about ways to boost your income. I’ve explained in the past that if you want to get ahead in life and pursue your passions, you must first figure out a way to get out of the rat race. Getting out of the rat race involves […]

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Tags: Entrepreneurship · Salary

Shift Your Professional Skills Towards Information

June 6th, 2008 · No Comments

Since it’s an election year, the media gives us an update about the unemployment rate and new filings for every single month. And believe me, it’s not a coincidence. The media wants you thinking about America’s job outlook, because they know that this is a politically charged year. First of all, the […]

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Tags: Personal Development · Politics · Productivity

Lose The Letters After Your Name Unless You’re Really Important

June 5th, 2008 · 3 Comments

Okay, I don’t know if this is a rant, pet peeve, or actual advice for those you in the professional world. But, I really can’t stand people that have a hundred letters after their name for every certification they’ve received in their professional career. I know you’ve come across the real estate agent […]

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Tags: Personal Development · Marketing · Office Culture