Sometimes having a traditional touch can give job-seekers an edge. One example of this is the thank-you note, which remains a job-search mainstay, according to a new survey from staffing firm Accountemps.
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5 Tips to Extend Your Smartphone Battery
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It happens all the time. You're out, away from a phone charger, and you've been checking your social media and searching the internet a little too much. Your phone pops up a "Low Power" notification, and you lose your mind. "What am I going to do for the next two hours before I get back to my charger?", you think.
Walking The Tightrope: Balance Your Portfolio To Keep Your Future On Track
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Personal finance is almost always a balancing act. You'll need to strike a balance between spending and saving. You'll want to balance your expenses against your income. You would be wise to make sure the risk and potential reward stay in balance. Most importantly, though, your portfolio will benefit if you keep your investments in balance.
Earn Rewards: Shopkick App
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Do you love to shop? Even if you don't have extra spending money, do you still enjoy walking through stores and browsing? Well, now there's an app where you can actually earn rewards for just walking through a store! Yes, you read correctly. You can get paid for simply visiting a store and not purchasing anything.
Charging Your Phone In Public? Watch That Port!
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Smartphones have become a ubiquitous part of our lives. Even if it's just there in case of emergencies, having a charged cellphone can provide a serious sense of security. That's why, when the battery meter starts to tick down, a cold sense of panic rises in your stomach.
Q&A: Risking It When Investing
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Q: My wife is a risk taker and wants to invest in things that aren't really in my comfort zone. I know it's generally considered better to invest where returns are higher, but that also means a higher risk! Is there some sort of middle ground?
Mayor’s Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee Releases Recommendations
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Mayor Megan Barry’s Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee today unveiled its report containing recommendations to build a more financially inclusive city by increasing financial literacy, empowerment and capability.
Home Buying Guide eBook
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Buying a house is one of the biggest decisions, financially and emotionally, you'll ever make. But that's no reason to shy away from it. Just do your homework and arm yourself with advice from others who've been there — as well as professionals in the field, who've seen it all. You'll be well on your way to a home that's just right for you, your family and your budget.
5 Main Causes of Auto Accidents
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Insurance quotes website Lowcostcarinsuranceprice.com has released a new blog post presenting the top 5 causes of car accidents in the United States and how these influences auto insurance prices.
Paying Down Credit Card Debt
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The average household that use credit cards owes more than $16,000 on them, according to a new report from Debt.com. That’s an awful lot, so it’s useful that the Debt.com team has mapped out where the easiest and most difficult states are to pay down debt on a new interactive map.