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How He Made His First Million

posted: 197 DAYS 17 HOURS AGO

Tune in to WalletPop's chat with Robert P. Smith, author of "Riches Among the Ruins" (AMACOM), in a podcast about how he built his wealth in emerging markets.

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Would You Pay for an Internship?

posted: 222 DAYS 14 HOURS AGO

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The Huffington Post is doing its annual charity auction of an internship -- with the bidding at $13,000. Who would pay to work for free in this economy? It makes us question internships in general, and how this free labor force came about.

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Dolans Warn About Free Money Scams

posted: 228 DAYS 14 HOURS AGO

If you know the Dolans, you can bet they've got a lot to say about the scams out there that try to convince you they can help you get free money. But you may be surprised what they have to say about how you can legitimately go about getting some free cash.

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Need Cash? Sell Your Body to Science

posted: 230 DAYS 14 HOURS AGO

It worked for Robert Rodriguez to fund his first film, so why not put yourself through college or buy a new car on the strength of your blood and guts? This is a guide to how people are accomplishing these feats.

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Freelancers Report Being Busier Than Ever

posted: 230 DAYS 14 HOURS AGO

For some, being jobless is having a silver lining as companies still need work done even though they are reducing full-time staff positions. Here are some tips for transitioning your attitude from "unemployed" to "self-employed."

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Are You Hearing the Siren Call of Mary Kay?

posted: 231 DAYS 17 HOURS AGO

When you are jobless and thinking about ways you can make money from home, direct-sales companies like Mary Kay, Avon and Amway can seem really enticing. But beware! The nature of these companies makes them a hard sell in a bad economy.

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Deflation Killed the I Bond

posted: 237 DAYS 19 HOURS AGO

filed under: Make More, Recession, Retirement, Retirement Advice

For those looking toward the I Bond as a hedge against inflation, but right now we're experiencing such severe deflation that an investment in an I Bond isn't going to grow. So check your retirement to see how you're invested!

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Mass. Town Prints Its Own Currency

posted: 239 DAYS 14 HOURS AGO

AOL

Before you worry about a small town running afoul of the Constitution, this hamlet in the Berkshires is doing this a legal way, trying to spur spending in local businesses. Should your town do the same thing?

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7 Places Grads Can Get Jobs

posted: 249 DAYS 14 HOURS AGO

About to graduate with no job in sight? Send your resume to these places, says SmartMoney and you might have some luck getting a job as everyone else is getting laid off.

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