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May 27, 2011, 9:49 am
Four years ago I fell into the abyss that would come to be known as the Great Recession. In a matter of weeks, jobs were lost, paychecks vanished, and my lifestyle changed. Read more… Comment - Like
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Apr 12, 2011, 9:01 am
Regularly scheduled car maintenance can add several years to the life of a car, but many drivers mistakenly assume that checks and adjustments must be performed by the dealership that sold the car. They may also assume that using a smaller independent shop to save some money on maintenances will ... Comment - Like
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Apr 12, 2011, 8:53 am
As consumers turn to the Internet for more and more information, the quality and accuracy of what they see becomes increasingly important. The Federal Trade Commission has recently stepped up efforts to monitor Internet commerce and social media.
“One of the things that makes social media so power... Comment - Like
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Jan 24, 2010, 8:27 am
If you’re looking for ways to make extra cash while you search for a job–or need a few extra dollars to supplement your income, consider a Census 2010 job. The US Census is currently recruiting nationwide. Here are some of the commonly asked questions.
Q: Is the employment test difficult?
A: Th... Comment - Like
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Jan 1, 2010, 9:59 am
Need money? The US Census may be able to help. The Bureau is recruiting applicants in Southern Westchester County and other locations for temporary jobs in both the office and field. Most jobs pay $18 to $20 an hour.
Field workers–also called census takers, listers or enumerators–work outside th... Comment - Like
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Sep 24, 2009, 9:43 am
The US Census Bureau just released the latest American Community Survey (ACS) data, providing a statistical portrait of the characteristics of the nation’s population in 2008. According to the new snapshot, one-in-four people in Texas (24.1 percent) lacked health insurance in 2008, the highest rat... Comment - Like
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Sep 24, 2009, 9:22 am
This is a directory of links to federal, state, county and municipal government salary and employee name databases. These searchable databases of salaries, pay, overtime and compensation of government workers are compiled by news organizations, open government advocates and government agencies. (Sou... Comment - Like
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Sep 24, 2009, 9:16 am
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services launched a revamped Web portal that agency officials say is more user-friendly, interactive and informative than its predecessor. The upgraded site allows applicants for citizenship and related benefits to follow the progress of their cases. They can cho... Comment - Like
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Sep 24, 2009, 8:59 am
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission is launching CPSC 2.0, a comprehensive social networking initiative that will make lifesaving and other safety information more accessible to consumers. Utilizing a variety of technologies and social media sites, CPSC will rapidly expand its reach to millio... Comment - Like
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Jul 8, 2009, 7:56 am
Useful website: WarrantyElephant.com wants to help you remember something that’s easy to forget: all those details to support your potential warranty repair claims. Launched by a man who had to pay to repair his TV because he lost his warranty documentation, the site was initially created for a ... Comment - Like
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Jul 6, 2009, 9:05 pm
Gas is still expensive. “So should I spend even more for premium-grade?” a New York woman asked. “I’m willing to pay a little extra if I’ll get more miles per gallon. Will I better performance if I use premium-grade gas instead of regular-grade gas?”
No.
Octane ratings, the Federal Tra... Comment - Like
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Jul 6, 2009, 7:15 pm
The more you know before you go on your summer vacation, the better the odds that you’ll enjoy the trip. Here are some things to keep in mind:
When you make a reservation for a hotel or rental car, write down the way your name appears in the records. This is especially important if you use Comment - Like
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Jul 6, 2009, 6:27 pm
Top 10 Retailers,
based on 2008 annual revenue
1
Wal-Mart
2
Kroger
3
Costco
4
Home Depot
5
Target
6
Walgreen
7
CVS Caremark
8
Lowe’s
9
Sears
10
Best Buy
Source: National Retail Federation
Last year’s list…
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Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
If I could have the superpower of my choice, I’d take the ability to fly. But based on my impulsivity, I’d probably fly too close to the sun, like the Greek god Icarus. So I’d be better off with my … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
In the not so distant past, hard to sell properties ended on the rental market. Now they’re more likely to endat auction. Just last month, two New York City real estate executives launched Bid on the City to auction residential … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
I created a Facebook page because I realized it was the most annoying thing I could do to my kids. Kids don’t want their parents on a social network they consider their own, and grow especially uncomfortable when their classmates … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
If you want to buy or lease real estate, find a broker. But if you just want to get a full picture of the real estate in a specific geographic area, then find the census enumerator that worked the block. … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
Humans aren’t rational. So why should financial theories assume that they are? That’s the question writer Chelsea Wald posed in Crazy Money, in the Dec. 12, 2008 issue of Science. It’s a reasonable question, she explains. Even the experts seem bewildered by the current … Continue reading... Comment - Like
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Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
Commercial real estate professionals love their smartphones...and so, apparently, do spammers. Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
Technology has changed the way properties are bought and sold. But it’s also created a world of opportunity for fraud and scams. Just recently, the National Association of Realtors warned that its name is being used as part of a … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
"This is not science fiction, nor is it Hollywood imagineering. Every single thing here is something that could be real." Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
The best things about Thanksgiving are the leftovers. Here’s mine–some thoughts I collected while breaking the wishbone. If all the material things were worn and obsolete, if there were no big houses or cars or technologies, we’d still have plenty to … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
The National Multi Housing Council is turning to technology to fight stereotypes about apartments and the people who live in them. It created this PowerPoint, based on a keynote speech NMHC President Doug Bibby made before the Federal Reserve Board … Continue reading → Comment - Like
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