Setting Yourself Apart in College
By, Jessica Lawlor As a college student, it’s always nerve-wracking to think about the future. Finding a job is one of the major worries that a person nearing graduation experiences. However, there are many...
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Buying Your First Home IS Really Possible!
Today’s guest post is by Eileen McAuslan, a friend of mine who is a Realtor here in Chicago. Eileen takes her career way beyond just showing properties. She explains the math, money, and market...
The Double Edged Sword of Working With Family
If your family has their own business, the question of whether or not to work with them will inevitably come up at some point. Society has many views on young people joining their family’s...
Focus Only on What You Can Control
Happy Monday Morning! It is officially 2009. For most of us that means packing our gym bag and salad today, and bringing an unusually positive attitude with us to work. We are hoping to...
9 Ways to Make ’09 Divine!
1. Make managing your debt a top priority. The economy is experiencing turbulence. Eliminating debt is key. Enough said. 2. Decide what you are working toward in your career. If you don’t know where...
Dad’s Career Advice From the Trenches
I just got back from a great family vacation to Florida where I shared many laughs with my amazing family. Getting the five of us together for a week is a hoot: we are...
10 Things You Should Know About Credit Cards
1. Credit Card companies have the right to change your rate at any time. All they need to do is provide 15 days notice. The company hopes you will discard the notice thinking it’s...
Personal Internet Use at Work
I’ve always wondered what IT Managers really track when it comes to employees’ personal internet use at the office. So I got in touch with an IT Manager who has a lot of experience...
Financial Savvy is Sexy in 2009
Did you know that women could not obtain a mortgage without a male cosigner as recently as the 1970’s, even if they were head of their household? Neither did I. Like most bank employees,...
Jump Start Your Career by Becoming a Leader and Decision Maker
Want to kick butt in the career world? Then get comfortable making good and timely decisions. Leaders are known for being decisive and admitting their mistakes if they make the wrong decision. Fear of...