A crucial piece of info for all twenty-somethings on Facebook – the New York Times explains the 3 settings you should check now to make sure your profile is only seen by the people you want to see it.
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NYT: 3 Facebook Settings You Should Check Now
Sunday, January 24th, 2010How to survive waiting for a wedding proposal
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010
With men and women waiting later to get married (the averages are close to 29 and 27, respectively), it’s no wonder that one person in a relationship can end up ready to get married before the other. YourTango.com investigates how to survive waiting for a wedding proposal and gives some advice to women (and men) waiting.
How to Survive and Ace a Job Interview
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
Put your internet stalking sleuthing skills to work and blow your competition out of the water with these interview survival tips from GQ. Who knew your addictions to Facebook and blogs could payoff?
How to Be Financially Stable When You’re Young
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
Let’s face it, most New Year’s resolutions involve getting fitter and more financially stable…especially in recession. Details Mag provides some advice on avoiding the single-guy traps that sap you of your later wealth.
How to Find the Perfect Gift for a Woman
Saturday, January 9th, 2010
Women can be confusing…and finding the gift that sends the right message can seem impossible! Details Mag to the rescue with a gift guide the women at t-s.com will gladly endorse (they suggest shoes!) to help you pick the perfect gift for your sister, coworker, Mom and significant other.
How to get a raise or promotion in 2010!
Thursday, January 7th, 2010You’ve held tight in your current job through the recession…and now that it looks like the economy’s stabilizing, when’s the right time to start going after that raise or promotion? Here’s how you can do it this year – check out MSNBC.com’s ‘How to Get A Raise or Promotion in 2010‘.
Start out the New Year by curing that hangover!
Friday, January 1st, 2010
Who knew chocolate milk, slushies, or avocados could cure post-drinking blues. Learn 17 Ways to Cure a Hangover from MSNBC.com to help you start the year on the right foot…and then keep these handy tips to avoid future sunglasses & advil days.
When will you be a millionaire?? Find out…
Thursday, December 10th, 2009
We just came across this online calculator that lets you calculate how long it will take you to become a millionaire based on how much you plan to save each year and how much you have in the bank now. So give yourself a gift this holiday season of a good inspirational kick in the pants from CNNmoney.com and start off next year putting away dough for later.
A Video Guide to your Quarter Life Crisis
Thursday, November 19th, 2009
When articles just aren’t enough, turn to this witty commentary on life from “A-Z Guide to your Quarter Life Crisis” for essential tips on work, friends, happiness, acceptance. Seems like this angst is felt across the Atlantic as well…
Tips from the Trenches: “21 Things I Wish I Knew in My Twenties”
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009In this installment of “Tips from the Trenches”, a leadership/management/ethics blogger gives us his “21 Things I wish I knew in my Twenties.” Here’s a sampling of his advice…
1. This too shall pass.
2. What they say is required is not really what is required.
3. The whole world is not looking at you.
7. Don’t regard the spiritual as impractical. It may well be the most practical thing in your life.
8. If you are trying to impress someone, your priorities are skewed.
10. The journey from A to B often goes from A to Z, M, and D before arriving at B.
13. You are far from the only nervous person in the room.
14. Don’t burn bridges. You may need them sooner than you think.
15. There are many times when it is better to be kind than clever.
17. Talk more with your parents and, if possible, tape some of their reminiscences.
18. Be reluctant to assign bad motives to others. Most of us are blundering, not conspiring.
21. Try not to trip over the rocks on your way to the horizon. Don’t let your grand vision distract you from what is needed to achieve it.
