Focus Only on What You Can Control
Happy Monday Morning! It is officially 2009. For most of us that means packing our gym bag and salad today, and bringing an unusually positive attitude with us to work. We are hoping to...
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9 Ways to Make ’09 Divine!
1. Make managing your debt a top priority. The economy is experiencing turbulence. Eliminating debt is key. Enough said. 2. Decide what you are working toward in your career. If you don’t know where...
Dad’s Career Advice From the Trenches
I just got back from a great family vacation to Florida where I shared many laughs with my amazing family. Getting the five of us together for a week is a hoot: we are...
Financial Makeover Week 1: Getting Started and The Truth About Minimum Payments
This is the part where you get on the scale and face that scary number. This is also the part of the makeover where you learn Albert Einstein’s definition of insanity: “Insanity is doing...
10 Things You Should Know About Credit Cards
1. Credit Card companies have the right to change your rate at any time. All they need to do is provide 15 days notice. The company hopes you will discard the notice thinking it’s...
The Start of Your 2009 Financial Makeover
As another new year approaches, many of us are reflecting on 2008’s accomplishments. We are also reflecting on things that we would like to change in 2009. For most American’s this consists of making...
You Can Be a Millionaire Too!
What does it take to become a millionaire? Most people would assume that it takes good grades, good looks and a huge inheritance. Wrong. One of my very favorite books is “The Millionaire Mind”...
Make Mine a Million $ Business Race
Thanks to Leah Dossey of Blue Leaf Creative for the awesome new Career Girls logo and banner! Leah and I met on Twitter and somehow hit it off right away (yes, you can hit...
How To Attract Your Soulmate According to Dr. Oikle
Are you a defensive dater? Do you know any “jaded” singles who are not even willing to put themselves “out there” due to their intense fear of being hurt? During my interview with Dating...
5 Reasons You Should Have a Mentor
Having a mentor is said to be one of the most important keys to success. I believe this is especially true early on in your career and while you are still in college. Here...