August 2007


So many links, so little time. There have been a lot of great personal finance articles on the web lately. Here are a few: How to write a resume This is a fairly comprehensive guide to writing resumes, covering different goals and methods. I like that the post includes a huge bibliography of other web [...]

[read all of Daily Roundup: Resumes, Charity, and Living Rich]

Like everyone, I see a lot of ads. Some are obnoxious, but I try not to let them bother me. I was reading an article at USA Today earlier in the week, though, and the following ad made me blow a gasket: I’ve obscured the advertiser’s logo. This message is followed by one that reads: [...]

[read all of Ads I Hate: Good Parents Buy]

This is a guest post from Alexandra Levit. Alexandra writes Water Cooler Wisdom, a career advice blog. First things first — when is a good time to ask for a raise?  Coming off a strong performance review in which your boss acknowledged your accomplishments is a good bet, because he will probably be expecting you [...]

[read all of Requesting (and Receiving) the Raise You Deserve]

I read a lot of personal finance books. I do this because I learn best by reading, and because I like to review the available literature for readers of this site. When I recommend a book, it’s because I think there’s something valuable there, maybe not for everybody, but for most people. Books are only [...]

[read all of How to Read a Personal Finance Book]

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