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Laid-Off or Let Go? Here Are 7 Immediate Steps for Your Career, Finances and Personal Growth

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Make your resume shine Most recruiters spend no more than seven seconds reviewing your resume, so its important to describe your skills and accomplishments in a digestible, easy-to-read format, advises Sam Wright , head of partnerships at Huntr , an AI resume builder and job search platform. Career strategist DaVonda St.

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The Best Finance Apps To Keep Your Finances And Life In Order

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We break down some of the most popular money-tracking tools to help you take control of your finances. What Is The Best Personal Finance App? There’s no shortage of personal finance apps available online. Specific features : Does it have the finance tools you need for your life stage and preferred approach to money management?

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Book Review: The Gig Economy

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But we were able to carve out some time and read  The Gig Economy: The Complete Guide to Getting Better Work, Taking More Time Off, and Financing the Life You Want. The holidays were quite hectic this year.   And we're glad we did.

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3 Smart Money Moves to Make Before Starting a Business

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Unsurprisingly, finances are at the top of the planning list. Once you do the prep work and assess your current cash flow and resources, determine whether you can or should finance the business yourself or will need outside capital. If you decide to seek outside capital, look at your options and review the pros and cons.

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How to Create a Personal Financial Plan

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As we’ve discussed before, make sure you block out some time to sit and think about your future, financial goals , and relationship with money and finances. Review your money story. Add periodic reminders and appointments to check in so that you repeatedly return to and review your mission statement and list of goals.

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The Golden Rules of Money

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Although the etiquette around discussing money is changing, many social cues tell us to avoid talking about the ups and downs of our finances in public, or even with trusted family or friends. If you do decide to open up about your finances, you may feel uncomfortable or unsure about what to say or how to act.

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Transforming Your Relationship with Money

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We are often told by personal finance experts that money should only be viewed as a tool to reach our goals, with no emotions attached to it. If your parents struggled with money, it can feel as though they doomed you to have a horrible relationship with your finances as well. Determine the facts. Discover recurring themes.