The Interview Question That Threw Me For a Loop (and I Got the Job Anyway)

July 17, 2013

I interviewed recently for a new position. I’d been in the same spot for a few years now and was looking for a new challenge (and a promotion never hurts either!).  A good opportunity came along in our outsourcing group so I threw my name in the hat.  After making it past the hiring manager […]

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How Inflation Screws the Poor the Most

July 7, 2013

With all this talk of inflation on the horizon while the US and Europe print money like it’s goin’ outta’ style, it’s instructive to evaluate what the impact of hyperinflation would be on you, the people you know, and the country at large.  Without expounding on historical interest rates, the correlation between gold and the […]

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Should Kids Be Encouraged to Pursue Engineering Degrees?

July 2, 2013

I just read a great post from Joe at Retire by 40 about a letter he got. He’s an engineer (recently retired) and often shares his personal experiences and insights on being an engineer. So, check out his post here first for his thoughts and comments. But this was timely because we have kids and […]

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Common interview questions for accounting and finance professionals

July 2, 2013

Congratulations! Your search among dozens of available finance and accounting jobs has finally resulted in an interview at a promising company. Or perhaps you are staying within your company and are interviewing for a promotion against several high-performing coworkers. Either way, it’s important that you be prepared. With finance and accounting jobs as competitive as […]

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Making Sure That College Degree is Worth It

July 1, 2013

Brought to you by SmarterBucks: I’ve written before about the cost/benefit of getting a college education.  I don’t fall into the camp that “every American should get a college degree”.  It’s plainly evident, especially in today’s economy, that many people who paid handsomely for college degrees just aren’t using them.  They’d probably be making the […]

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Theft in the Family. What’s The Worst Thing Ever Stolen From You?

June 30, 2013

Just got word that an elderly relative of ours had a lot of jewelry stolen from her home.  This was not a run of the mill break-in, but rather, it is suspected that the live-in aides caring for her did it.  See, she never leaves the house and the evidence doesn’t point toward a break-in, […]

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