Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Always buy the most expensive health insurance you can afford. Also look thru your employee handbook to save as much money as possible with your company matching 401k program and pre-tax contributions, employee discounts and perks, paid on going education, flexible spending accounts, etc. Retirement is your 401k, CDs, cash, etc.

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Men With Pens

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

“Kidorable on Sale&# , maybe, or perhaps, “Our Discount Section&#. We clicked through to that discount page to read what was there, even though we normally only critique the home page. You had a good site for job it needed to do, we’re sure, but now it’s time to bring it to the next level where it belongs.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 6, 2009

Time to think about the retirement fund.&# “We get to retire? No one ever told me that…&# We both know there’s no retirement fund in what we do. Limited time offer discounts, periodical sales, and fliers four times a year. I am retired now, a blogger, paid by Adsense and affiliate revenue. I apologize.)

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 13, 2009

Now I can just work the job I want and retire happy&# I’m like, you moron, education never stops! MwP is Powered by… Sign up now and get access to exclusive content, deals and discounts, sneak previews and all sorts of secret stuff you wont want to miss. I’m done, no more studying!

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Entrepreneur.com

JULY 3, 2025

Some loyalty programs offer other rewards, such as discounts on partner brands, which will save you more. Regardless of how much you lean into these services, theyre helpful to keep you aware of potential discounts that, if the timings right, can save you money that you werent expecting to save. Or otherwise stick to your hometown.

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Service Untitled

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

This cuts down on the overhead; no more expensive medical or life insurance coverage required, pensions, paid holidays or high salaries. Replaced by minimum wage earners who have little expertise as compared to the wealth of knowledge now forced to retire or face unemployment lines, customer service equally takes a nose dive.

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Service Untitled

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

This cuts down on the overhead; no more expensive medical or life insurance coverage required, pensions, paid holidays or high salaries. Replaced by minimum wage earners who have little expertise as compared to the wealth of knowledge now forced to retire or face unemployment lines, customer service equally takes a nose dive.

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Service Untitled

JULY 15, 2010

The woman was retired, on a fixed income and now had a new puppy. Less expensive products were offered, but Jane kept coming back to her original choice, and just wanted to think about it. Jane’s pet had recently died and the carpeting needed replacement. The saleswoman found a selection Jane loved and worked up an estimate.

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Success

MARCH 8, 2025

The company cost $100 to start, had low expenses and quickly grew into a highly profitable business. They told me they use their sick days and other company benefits, such as vacation time, mental health days and discounts offered for employees on merchandise and stays (one works at a hotel). My family was proud.

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Entrepreneur.com

JULY 2, 2025

The ever-growing range of expensive tools, platforms and agencies can be intimidating, but the shift to digital marketing actually provides small businesses with unique opportunities. Partnering with a digital marketing agency or hiring someone new can be expensive. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.

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