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The 11th Essential Step to Take Before You're Laid Off

Posted by Thrive 1235 days ago (http://blog.justthrive.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: job laid off salary security
My 11th tip is this: be aware of what you’re signaling. Actions speak louder than words and employers know it. read more »
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Five Jobs For Extra Cash

Posted by Thrive 1235 days ago (http://blog.justthrive.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: cash extra jobs saving
One trick is to rake in extra cash through a side job. Then allocate these funds specifically as “fun money” and use that money for any of your “non[...] read more »
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Going Debt Free

Posted by Thrive 1235 days ago (http://blog.justthrive.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: debt loan payment savings
If the interest you gain from a savings account beats the interest you are losing by waiting to pay off debt, then you are making money faster than y[...] read more »
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Clean Up Your Inbox Before It Cleans Out Your Wallet

Posted by Thrive 1235 days ago (http://blog.justthrive.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: deals sales saving scams shopping
Who would have ever suspected that your e-mail inbox is full of dangerous booby traps that could lead to your financial downfall? read more »
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Despite the Economy, You Still Want A Raise?

Posted by Thrive 1235 days ago (http://blog.justthrive.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: economy job payment raise salary
Whatever the reason, you want a raise. But, like the rest of the world, you’re a little afraid to ask right now. But sometimes it’s okay to discuss t[...] read more »
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Say No to Store Credit Cards

Posted by Thrive 1264 days ago (http://blog.justthrive.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: credit cards credit score shopping
Store credit cards ARE NOT like other credit cards...the application process for store credit cards damages your credit score. read more »
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Gambling Is A Bad Investment

Posted by Thrive 1272 days ago (http://blog.justthrive.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: gambling investing lottery saving
Apparently, last year, Ray Otero spent $30,000 on the lottery. But what caught me most off guard is that he looks at these tickets as an “investment”[...] read more »
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5 Ways To Take Advantage Of A Bad Thing

Posted by Thrive 1272 days ago (http://blog.justthrive.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: budgets deals recession saving tips
It isn’t exactly news that the American economy is in the pits...but in this time of “hard knock life”, I actually feel like there is a chance to exp[...] read more »
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5 Recession-Proof Ways to Get Hired

Posted by Thrive 1294 days ago (http://blog.justthrive.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: jobs personal finance recession
If you do find yourself in the unfortunate position of being job deficient in a recession, what can you do? Here are 5 tactics I’ve used to get hired[...] read more »
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Celebrate Differently This Year and Save

Posted by Thrive 1294 days ago (http://www.chron.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: gifts holiday saving shopping
Be realistic about holiday shopping and all the celebrating that goes into it and you won't be crying with an empty wallet when New Years comes alon[...] read more »
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Why Schools Should Teach Personal Finance

Posted by Thrive 1297 days ago (http://lawrencecheok.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: education personal finance
A lot of ways to think about and manage finances is outdated. Additionally, not enough people know much about finances as they should because they ne[...] read more »
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The Psychology of Money: The Power of Suggestion Can Cost You

Posted by Thrive 1297 days ago (http://greenerpastures.responsiblepersonalfinance.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: brands expensive money psychology
Our instinct tells us that if it costs more it must be better. Alas, the powers of marketing and branding that we are all fooled by. read more »
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How to Build a Credit History from Scratch

Posted by Thrive 1298 days ago (http://blogs.moneycentral.msn.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: credit cards credit history finance
Tips on how to build credit history for young people. A helpful way to get started with credit cards. read more »
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The Best Way to Save Money on Eating Out Plus Four Other Money Saving Tips

Posted by Thrive 1298 days ago (http://www.freemoneyfinance.com)
Category: Commodities | Tags: budget dinner eating saving tips
Many people are thinking twice about eating out, but you don't have to stop altogether; just think twice about when, what and how you order. read more »
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The Irritation Threshold and Lifestyle Inflation

Posted by Thrive 1298 days ago, popular 1298 days ago (http://www.getrichslowly.org)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: budget inflation money saving
Somewhere between $5 and $50,000 is a line, a threshold of sorts: the Irritation Threshold. [...] read more »
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