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Back to School Without Back-Breaking Debt
Going back to school would be a dream—except for that part where you get your first student loan bill and wake up screaming. Unfortunately, “non-traditional” students (late twenties and up) graduate with 15% more debt. Use these tips to get that... ➡
Will Congress Protect Your Paycheck?
Tuesday afternoon (that’s tomorrow) the U.S. Senate will vote on the Paycheck Fairness Act, which allegedly will help to ease the income disparity between men and women. Really? First of all, how many women even knew this legislation was up for a... ➡
Job-Hunting Lessons from Livin’ the Dream
Okay, so no one actually landed their dream job during the six-week Livin’ the Dream program—but Isabel, Molly, and Sarah gained skills and insight that give them a serious edge. With their advice and a little direction, you can, too. Once-shy... ➡
Livin’ the Dream: Practice Makes Perfect
Since my last post, I have taken a step back to reflect on the broader process of interviewing and dedicate my energy to improving to the whole experience--not just one aspect. I have a mock interview session with my friend once a week, which... ➡
The Price of Being a Princess
In this recent post for The Grindstone, I asked women some hard questions—questions that challenge notions of "feminine ideals,"e.g., surrendering investing responsibilities to someone else and idealizing full-time motherhood over... ➡
Why You Might Want a Prenup
Prenuptial agreements have a bad rap. Many couples consider them distasteful and unromantic at best—bad karma at worst. The truth is, a prenup is less like a roadmap for divorce, and more like insurance. A good prenup insures that if you did face... ➡
Livin’ the Dream: Molly's Networking Work-Around
It’s been a few weeks since I started my Livin’ the Dream journey, and so much has happened. This past weekend, I attended The Makeup Show in New York City, which included educational seminars for both technique and business. I learned that in... ➡
Livin’ the Dream: Sarah Gets Serious
A month ago, I began my quest to do informational interviews with 20 people a month. It would be an understatement to say I got off to a slow start. The first three weeks yielded one awkward conversation with a friend’s former employer, a... ➡
