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The Power of 10
You're not using the power of the people you know. Folks who can help you, listen, offer ideas, make calls on your behalf. Make a list of 10 people you know. Why 10? Because it's a magic number. We have 10 fingers and 10 toes. Plus, according to... ➡
Recession Strategy: Take a Long Trip
Today's guest post is courtesy of DailyWorth reader Roxane Williams. My partner and I decided that 2009 would be a year for change. For years he's wanted to do an 800 mile hike in New Zealand. I've always wanted to take a year off. But, take a... ➡
A Penny Saved
Expecting a refund check from the IRS? Most Americans do, and the average refund is over $2,000. Don't use it toward paying bills, buying a new wardrobe or a down payment for a new car or a house. Start an emergency fund. Financial planners think... ➡
Flex Your Muscle
So you're bench-pressing 80 pounds at the gym. So what? It doesn't mean diddly if you're letting your colleagues call all the shots. Being powerful means knowing when to negotiate and when to walk away. Be in charge or be powerless. The choice is... ➡
Earning: The Value of Efficiency
In a recent conversation with my colleague Alice Hendricks, I learned that her business, Jackson River, earns far more than you'd expect from a 2-year-old consultancy (She asked me not to share numbers, so you have to take my word for it, but... ➡
Out of the Closet
It's going to be a beautiful, sunny weekend. You need new sandals. You've been hankering to shop for a new sundress. Wouldn't those look great together? Stop! Wait. Take a breath. Don't buy them. Instant savings. Instant satisfaction. Carrie of... ➡
5 Ways to Grow Your 401k
It sure is hard to have faith in your 401k. It seems pointless to keep putting money into it every month when the total balance goes down. Plus it seems hopeless that you will ever have enough to retire. While the temptation is to stop... ➡
Reconsider Your Market
Looking out for your bank account is a good thing. In negotiations, if you're struggling to earn what you think you are worth, reconsider who you're selling to. Mikelann Valterra, founder of the Women's Earning Institute, advises women to take... ➡
