Archive for May, 2009
Sunday, May 31st, 2009
You know the old saying “Look before you leap.” Oddly, many people don't heed this crucial advice when seeking a new job. Make sure you do. Just think: Many employers hiring today are likely to put job candidates through interview paces not once, but three or four times. Why shouldn't ...
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Friday, May 29th, 2009
4. Feel free to make a career switch. No matter how old you are, it’s never too late to make a 180 degree turn and plunge into a new career. Just try to pick a new career that melds your passion with the skills you’ve aced in a previous one. ...
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Wednesday, May 27th, 2009
2. Don’t thumb your nose at lateral moves. “Up” would seem the only logical career climber’s destination. As corporations continue to strip away management layers, however, you can count on more job openings to be sideways moves. In fact, over the next decade roughly half of all job moves are ...
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Monday, May 25th, 2009
Worried that you might not have what it takes to make it on the job in the future? You’re not alone. In a survey of 100 personnel managers by the Cambridge Human Resource Group, a consulting firm, more than 40% said that their firms’ employees worry about what talents and ...
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Saturday, May 23rd, 2009
Okay. You’ve got an office, a respectable paycheck, and a stack of engraved business cards –maybe even complete with your personal e-mail address. Are these the trappings of a hot-rod career or a plain old job? The answer depends on what you make of your own unique career journey. Savvy ...
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Thursday, May 21st, 2009
If you sell your home at a taxable profit or a loss, the sale must be reported to the Internal Revenue Service. Your lender will report the transaction by filling Form 1099 with the IRS. And as the seller, you must report the sale by filling Form 2119 with the ...
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Tuesday, May 19th, 2009
Once you and the bidder have an agreement, you’ll both sign the contract and the buyer will make an earnest money deposit with the agent or lawyer. This good faith financial gesture is typically equal to 1% to 3% of the sale price and will be credited to the down ...
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Sunday, May 17th, 2009
Your lawyer should also make sure that each acceptable contingency is given a specific time frame in which it must be completed. For example, it is perfectly reasonable for the buyer to make a deal contingent on the house passing a home inspection. But you want to make sure that ...
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Friday, May 15th, 2009
Congratulations, you have a bid on your home. Even if it’s lower than you expected, do not be discouraged. At least the ball is in play. Now huddle with your agent and figure out your next move. If the bid was just 5% below your asking price, it looks like ...
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Wednesday, May 13th, 2009
If you live in a very slow market and can’t make a sale but must make a move, don’t resign yourself to being house stuck. You can at least cover your mortgage costs by renting out the house temporarily. If you can find renters who are interested in buying when ...
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