Nov 23, 2009 -
Grocery stores like Ralph's that stay open 24 hours a day give us the option of shopping at any hour. This means we're not cornered into going when it's convenient for everyone else, too, and you don't feel rushed while comparison shopping your way down the aisles. When you shop at an odd time, you're more likely to make good decisions about what to buy.
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Nov 04, 2009 -
Every time I visit Trader Joe's, I leave with a few things that I can't wait to try for the first time. Discovering new delicious items is good insurance against the temptation of eating out. I dine out much less than I used to but the food in my belly is certifiably tasty, so I'm a happy camper who's saving more on food.
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Nov 02, 2009 -
Match the currency to the country!
Question 1 of 6Which country uses this currency?
Poland
Romania
Lithuania
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Oct 23, 2009 -
Women have come a long way in the workplace — far from the days where female roles in the workplace resembled those on Mad Men. And, since National Women's Business Week is just wrapping up, what better way to celebrate than to test your knowledge and see how far women have come in the working world. Just take the quiz!
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Oct 21, 2009 -
Ah, vacation. There never seems to be enough time away from it all, but that's not necessarily the case for workers everywhere. In some places there's no pining for days off because they are plentiful.
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Oct 19, 2009 -
Money magazine took a survey of 35,000 employees on their overall job satisfaction, and came up with some interesting results. In addition to the highest paid jobs in the country and the overall 10 best jobs, the survey yielded a list of the 10 least stressful jobs, based on what percentage of employees rated their position as low stress. The results may surprise you; see if you can guess which jobs rated lowest on the stress meter.
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Oct 16, 2009 -
While imagining myself about to dig in to some conch fritters, sipping on a rum punch or seeking the best price on coral jewelry, I've got to consider how I'm going to pay for all of that. Of course I'm not literally going on a spending spree, so let's brush up on currency of the Caribbean islands instead. If you're also just at a vacation daydreaming stage, test yourself on island money in this quiz before you're actually ready to go!
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Oct 14, 2009 -
Many unemployed Americans would be happy to have just about any job right now, but that hasn't stopped Money magazine and PayScale.com from ranking the best jobs in the country. Fifty jobs were ranked based on a survey of 35,000 people who ranked their jobs on qualities like intellectual challenge, flexibility, and job security.
The most well-paid positions on the list were not necessarily ranked in the top spots.
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Oct 11, 2009 -
How does one get on the super rich list? Many of today's wealthy titans of business started with modest means and owe their wildly successful careers to their own wits and hard work. Do you know how these self-made million- and billionaire people get their start?
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Oct 06, 2009 -
We all know Wrigley's makes gum and Tiffany sells jewelry, but those brands didn't get going by selling their signature products. Many companies, including these two, started in markets much different from where they ended up. A little trial and error never hurt an entrepreneur; in fact, I'm pretty sure it almost always helps.
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