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My Tips in a Recession - Personal Profitability
Everyone keeps talking about how the economy is so bad and there is a big recession and the world is going to end. I would not say it is quite an apocalypse. All of the hype is half of the cause of...
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I Got a Raise and a Bonus! - Personal Profitability
I know some people find it hard to see their so many people get laid off and accept a raise and a bonus. I feel differently, and here is why. I work hard. I went to school for a long time to get a...
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Working at a Big Company vs. Working at a Small Company - Personal Profitability
I work at a big company. If you live on the West side of the Mississippi River, you probably know it. My company has well over 30,000 employees. In a company so big, there are some big benefits. There...
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Preparing for a Layoff - Personal Profitability
In the recent past, my company announced that it is being sold. It is a large public company, so it made pretty big news in the industry and locally, as it is the biggest private employer in the...
View ArticleRolling Over Your 401(k) - Personal Profitability
Now that I have settled into my new job, I have to deal with the financial side of leaving a job. It is something that many people put off, but when you get a new job it is important to make sure your...
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Biased by Appearances - Personal Profitability
Have you ever wondered why some people get a promotion over someone with equal competence? Do you wonder if the hot blonde down the aisle gets paid more than the fat, ugly girl in the cubicle next...
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My First Jobs: Camp and Retail - Personal Profitability
You all know that I have worked in banking and finance, but I have not told you very much about my more humble beginnings. Long before my MBA, years before my BSBA, I worked at a Boy Scout camp and a...
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Blogger Interview: Marie at Family Money Values - Personal Profitability
Today we have the pleasure of an interview with Marie at Family Money Values, a site with an eerily appropriate name. Be sure to stop by and read about how personal finances impact a family and how,...
View ArticleInterview: Jason at Live Real Now - Personal Profitability
Welcome to the newest installment of the Yakezie interview series. Today, we have questions answered by Jason at Live Real Now. Jason has been making major strides cutting his debt and has chronicled...
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Fixing Your Own Economy - Personal Profitability
If you read the news today or listen to talk radio, you will most likely hear some mention of unemployment and how bad the economy is. I disagree, the economy is in great shape. You just need to look...
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What Recession? The Economy is Awesome - Personal Profitability
If you follow the Republican presidential campaign, you have undoubtedly noticed that the candidates are trying to sell you a story about how horrible the economy is and why you need to elect them to...
View ArticleWhy I Hate People Who Give Bad Tips - Personal Profitability
I recently read a post with an interesting theory on tipping. I like and respect the author of the post, Len Penzo, though I disagree with his opinion this time around. However, it was when I read the...
View ArticleMoney Tips for New Grads - Personal Profitability
This weekend, I had the pleasure of watching my sister graduate Summa Cum Lade from the University of Arkansas. While in Fayetteville, I watched thousands of students receive their degrees, but I...
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Book Review: The Work Revolution - Personal Profitability
I just finished reading Julie Clow’s new book ‘The Work Revolution.’ Like the title implies, it has a range of ideas that can revolutionize the way an organization treats its employees and how...
View ArticleHow I Moved to My Dream City, Found a New Job, and Got a Big Raise All At...
I felt stuck. I was living in the same city my parents chose when I was 5 years old. I was in an industry with lots of consolidation and at a company with little room for growth. I had a great boss and...
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Career Transition Guide – Find a New Job, Get It, Leave Gracefully, and Kick...
In 2010, I changed jobs within the same industry in Denver. Seeing as I just changed jobs again this year, I wanted to dust this guide off and give it new life. I GOT A NEW JOB! The anatomy of my job...
View ArticleBefore Switching Companies, Learn About the Benefits - Personal Profitability
How many places have you worked? Did you have a clear understanding of the benefits before you accepted each job? If I had to wager a guess, I would say that many of you knew what your starting salary...
View ArticleFocus on Long Term Wealth - Personal Profitability
Are you determined to get out of debt and grow your wealth? When I made the decision to get out of debt, all I could focus on was the current day, or at most, the next day. I had to deny myself various...
View ArticleHow to Deal with Money Between Jobs - Personal Profitability
The search for a new job can be stressful, especially if you’ve got bills to pay and a family to look after. While you are on the hunt for your next job, be sure to keep to a strict budget to make sure...
View ArticleHow I Turned a Layoff into a $6,000 Raise - Personal Profitability
I’ll never forget the morning that I found out my old company had been acquired. While getting ready for my day of volunteering, I turned on Denver’s 9 News just like every morning. But this day was...
View ArticleSeptember 2014 Earnings and Investments Update - Personal Profitability
What a busy month this has been. I have a lot to share with you. I took a long trip, started a new job, and have pivoted again with some of my business strategies. Read about my online income, and my...
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How LinkedIn Saved My Butt and Can Make Your Career Amazing - Personal...
On a Friday afternoon in August, I received a message via LinkedIn that a local recruiter was looking to fill a position and my qualifications and background made me a perfect fit for the job. The...
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Building My New Online Personal Brand - Career – Personal Profitability
If you do anything long enough, you’ll eventually reach a point where someone asks you, “if you could start over today knowing everything you know now, what would you do differently?” If I were going...
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PPP007 I’m Jeffrey and I Quit my Job to Freelance, Then I Got a New Job
Thank you for reading this article, which comes to you originally from Personal Profitability.In this episode of the Personal Profitability Podcast, we welcome guest Jeffrey Trull, an online writer who...
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PPP013: I Am a Professional Wrestler with Martin Dasko
Thank you for reading this article, which comes to you originally from Personal Profitability.This week we welcome entrepreneur, hustler, and professional wrestler Martin Dasko. Martin started earning...
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PPP017: I’m Deacon and I Paid Off $52,000 in Debt
Thank you for reading this article, which comes to you originally from Personal Profitability.Today we welcome guest Deacon Hayes, a personal finance blogger who budgeted his way out of $52,000 in debt...
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Balancing Work, Life, and Entrepreneurship
Thank you for reading this article, which comes to you originally from Personal Profitability.I am writing this post at 28,000 feet on a wobbly tray table on the way home from FinCon, the annual...
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PPP019: Expert Money and Entrepreneurship Tips Live from FinCon
Thank you for reading this article, which comes to you originally from Personal Profitability.This week we have a special episode recorded live at FinCon in Charlotte, North Carolina. I am excited to...
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PPP022: We’re The Switchback Kids and We’re Going to Every National Park
Thank you for reading this article, which comes to you originally from Personal Profitability.This week I welcome Cole and Elizabeth, the Switchback Kids, who are on the trip of a lifetime visiting all...
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PPP036: I’m Adam Piplica and I’m a UK Diploma-Qualified Paraplanner
Thank you for reading this article, which comes to you originally from Personal Profitability.British blogger Adam Piplica left his job as a marketing analyst to pursue blogging full-time, but then...
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The Complete Beginner Guide to Freelancing
Thank you for reading this article, which comes to you originally from Personal Profitability.Making money on the side has completely changed my life. Last year, I earned $30,000 outside of my...
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