Career Stuff: Highest Starting Salary Data, Those “Anonymous Work Surveys” and Career “Moves”

January 30, 2013

It’s been a few weeks since I’ve posted anything in the career category and had a few random thoughts buzzing around in my head so I thought I’d share. Salary Data – First off, there’s there annual “starting salary by major” report going around.  It’s posted at Forbes, but there’s an annoying slide show to […]

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Save the Pennies: Fund a Legal Case without Breaking the Bank

January 30, 2013

Going to court can be expensive and time-consuming. The litigation process can be complex and lengthy. Cases may stretch out as long as five-years which means the financial implications for businesses can be pricey. The question is this; if the mere concept of pursuing a case to resolve a legal grievance is so costly, how […]

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Dollar Cost Averaging: Actual Results From the Past 10 Years

January 29, 2013

Dollar cost averaging is one of the most popular and basic investing tips out there when it comes to basic theory and practice.  There are many positives, and a few negatives worth considering if you’re going to dollar cost average your investments rather than use a different method.  To put the real results into perspective […]

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How Much Would You Sell a Kidney For? Seriously, Name your Price

January 27, 2013

I read the occasional story about someone selling a kidney for what amounts to a few hundred dollars or less in emerging markets and it begs the question as to what a fair price is for a kidney for an individual.  Circumstances vary, but people donate kidneys to loved ones and even strangers all the […]

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Changes to the Law Regarding No Win No Fee

January 27, 2013

There have been some changes and amendments to the law regarding no win no fee solicitors in recent years. In particular, there are new changes being introduced in April 2013 that govern how medical negligence claims are dealt with. The no win no fee industry has been investigated over the years and governing bodies, consumer […]

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Committing Financial Adultery – Lurid Examples, Gray Areas and Your Stories

January 22, 2013

Financial adultery is a newer term you’re probably going to be hearing a lot more about.  This recent survey indicates that HALF, yes, half the people surveyed have committed financial infidelity.  As the economy languishes and people continue to struggle with low-paying jobs and increasingly burdensome amounts of student debt, this notion of couples hiding […]

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