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Want a job? Give up Facebook
(MoneyWatch) The good news is that the job market is heating up (Admittedly that only takes it from stone-cold to tepid, but prospects are better than they’ve been in at least three years.) The bad news is that employers are …
How to Make an iPhone App in 6 Easy Steps
Think you could make a fortune building an iPhone or iPad app? You might be right. The web is riddled with stories about young developers who have made a mint by
Mystery Shopper Scam Alert
I recently wrote a column on fake check scams and have since been innundated with questions from people who are attempting to earn part-time income as mystery shoppers. If you're wondering
Tax Credits and Tips for Job Seekers
Unemployed and under-employed veterans had plenty of reasons to celebrate this Veterans Day. President Obama's jobs plan, which would give significant tax breaks to companies that hire unemployed veterans,
Job Seekers: 5 Tips to Launch a Career
We’ve all heard the depressing stories about job fairs where the handful of recruiters are mobbed with hundreds of applicants for less than a dozen positions, the oft-used
Census Report: Income Down; Poverty Up
It may come as little surprise to Americans who have suffered through the “jobless recovery” of the past two years, but Census data released Tuesday confirms the pain
Alternative Jobs Report: Want a Raise? Fire Someone
Wondering why employment isn’t rebounding? The companies that laid off the most workers during the economic downturn paid their CEOs 42% more than the norm. How much did
LeBron’s Move: 4 Lessons from King James
LeBron James’ career-making move to the Miami Heat demonstrates a strategy that should be emulated by every ambitious twenty-something in America. How can King James’ bold move help
9 Job Search Tips for New Graduates
College graduation season is set to launch millions of youthful job seekers into an already depressed employment market. Head over to Moneywatch to read my 9 tips that
Best and Worst Cities to Find a Job
A recent study reveals that success job market, like so much else in life, comes down to one thing: location, location, location. So what are the best and














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