Where The Money At?

Have you ever stopped to watch the playground scene at your local elementary school? Next time you pass by, stop and notice how the children play. Boys stick to larger groups and usually have a "leader", who is probably one of the fattest or tallest kids in his grade. The boys constantly "one-up" each other subconsciously, and assertiveness is rewarded by higher status in the group. With ...

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In the beginning of the movie "I am Legend", Will Smith (aka The Legend) drives through the chaotic streets of Manhattan in his "get the hell outta my way" black SUV while other people are running around because the government is about to blow up the island to stop a zombie-virus outbreak. How does Will Smith handle this crisis? He tells his wife to withdraw emergency cash in case things go wrong.
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If you've ever sat through a high school math class that went over compound interest, your teacher probably explained to you that letting a few thousand dollars earn interest over your lifetime could mean over $1 million dollars in your bank account at age 65.

But you're probably a student or young professional, and might not be able to afford a thousand-dollar investment right now - and there's nothing wrong ...

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We all know resumes are important. It's pretty much general knowledge, isn't it? You want a job? You need a resume. But most students don't really realize how important it is that every single aspect of their resume has been carefully engineered to maximize employment opportunity.

What exactly does that mean? Well, let's think like an employer for a second. Congratulations, your name is now Moe. You work at a large corporation ...

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