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5 Ways You’re Wasting Time at Work and 5 Hacks to Avoid Them
69% of workers admitted to wasting at least one hour a day at work. Let's talk about how we can avoid wasting time.
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Money Isn't Everything: Are Your Benefits on Fleek?
Screw the huge salary and 80-hour workweeks. Do your benefits help you actually LIVE your life?
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5 Reasons to Stop Letting Your Phone Run Your Life
Remove the phone from in front of your face, and engage.
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When Does Flirting Cross the Line Into Harassment?
Persistent, but innocent or completely inappropriate behavior? Here's how you can tell.
Podcast episode
[A105] Kill It at Work: Set and Reach Your Career Goals This Year
What's the plan? Determine what goals for your work you'd like to reach by the end of the year -- and make them happen.
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Create a Kickass Career Strategy for the New Year
Make THIS the year you get out of that career rut.
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[B047] When Your First Job After Graduation Sucks, ft. Lindsay VanSomeren, Notorious D.E.B.T.
There's a good chance your first job out of college will be shitty. Here's how to cope when reality doesn't live up to your degree dreams.
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That Moment When Your Boss Turns Down Your Latest Idea
Great idea? Check. Good Response? Not so much. Here's what to do from here.
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[A102] 10/10 Would Hire: Get the Professional References You Deserve
You need a crew ready to back you up.
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7 Things to Do the Night Before Your Performance Review
Show your boss how valuable you are. Ace that performance review.
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[B045] How to Land Your Dream Job, ft. Lillian Karabaic, Oh My Dollar
Create your dream job. Glitter optional.
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9 Ways to Outsource Personal Tasks
Reclaim your time! Get all the things done - just not all by you.
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How to Create a LinkedIn Profile That Gets the Job Done
Leave the cat memes and gifs on facebook. If you're serious about networking and growing your career, you have to get your LinkedIn game up.
Podcast episode
[A096] Take This Job: Quit Without Destroying Your Career
You may want to take this job and shove it, but the best thing to do is much more boring.
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What to Do When You Get a Bad Performance Review
Got told your job performance isn't up to par? The answer isn't at the bottom of a pint of Ben & Jerry's. Your response can change everything.
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How to Maintain Productivity During the Holidays
Don't let the holiday music and parties get you off your game. Here's how to enjoy the season while keeping things together!
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The Dark Side of Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurs play by their own rules and are living the dream - and then reality sets in.
Podcast episode
[A092] Right Away, Sir: Maximize the Ish out of Your Unpaid Internship
Unpaid internships suck. Make the most of a shitty situation.
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Tips for Getting the Vacation Time You Want
Not getting the downtime you deserve? Here's how to ask for a vacation.
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Interview Questions You Need to Ask When Looking for a Job
Job interviews can be really tough. Interviewers are looking for someone outstanding and asking the right questions can make you stand out.
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4 Tips for Using Social Media to Land Your Next Job
Social media is a great way to land a job. But you'll be empty-handed if you don't know what you're doing. Learn to how to make social media work for you.
Podcast episode
[B037] Boost Your Confidence to Be Your Own Boss ft. Monica Louie
You have something to share. And it just might make you money.
Podcast episode
[A088] It Was Mentor to Be: Supercharge Your Success by Talking
You can learn the hard way, by making more mistakes, or you can learn an easier way, with the help of a mentor.
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Social Media Strategies for New Bloggers
Your blog is great but no one knows it. People need to know about your work. Get your social media game up.
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17 Ways to Get Your Next Promotion
Want to move up on the job? Do you seem promotion-ready? Here are some things you can do to be sure.
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Make Your Co-Workers Love Working With You
Jobs can suck hard. Don't be the person that makes it worse. Get your co-workers on your side.
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Why You Need a Blog Even If You're Not a Blogger
A resume is stale. Show who you really are. Learn how a blog can really make you shine.
Podcast episode
[A084] College Dropout: Make Good Money Without a Four-Year Degree
College is over-rated. Get a good job without a four-year degree.
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Social Media Is Your Brand. Does Your Brand Suck?
Want a job? Tone down the online fame. Your next keystroke could have real-world consequences.
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The Best Advice a 21-Year-Old Can Hear Right Now
From money to relationships and everything in between, here's the best advice from a panel of expert adults.
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9 Strategies for Making Yourself Indispensable at Work
We're all replaceable. But what if you could be less replaceable? Get your shit together and show your employer that you really are someone they don't want to lose.
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Will Your Next Promotion Make You Poor?
A promotion. More money. All your problems are over, right? Actually ... No. Depending on how you treat money, your next promotion could actually make you poor.
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[A080] Desperately Seeking Employment: Find the Job You Can Have
The job of your dreams might not be what you think. And you might not need "traditional" schooling to get it.
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Why I Wake Up at 4:35 a.m. Almost Every Day
Yeah, it's crazy to get up at 4:35 am. But it can work. You might be surprised at how much you can get down with just a couple extra hours in the morning.
Podcast episode
[B026] What Some College Graduates Know About Networking That You Don't, ft. Nick True, Mapped Out Money
You're done with college. Get out there in the real world and start networking as if your career depends on it. Because it does.
Podcast episode
[A076] Crush It: Impress During a Job Interview
You nailed the resume. It's time for your interview. Don't screw it up. Walk in there, impress, and get the job.
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Why Working With Your Life Partner is Lit
Looking for more quality time with your S.O.? Start a business together. Just make sure you're really cut out for a shared business.
Podcast episode
[A075] The Formula for Awkward: Mix Business and Pleasure
Don't assume that working with your life partner is all sunshine and rainbows. It's not for everyone, so make sure it's right for you before you get too far in.
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Should You Hire Family Members to Help With Your Startup?
Cheap labor. People who love you. Hiring family members for your business seems like a slam dunk. Unfortunately, it isn't. It could go very, very wrong.
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6 Tips for Networking at a Work Event
Your next work event doesn't have to be about being bored or getting drunk. Instead, make it a career opportunity by networking.
Podcast episode
[A072] Score That Interview: Make a Resume That's Legit
Your resume probably needs a little help. Take it up a notch and make a resume that will get you hired.
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9 Careers That Will Help You Change the World
You might be a superhero and not even know it. Change the world one person at a time with the right career.
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Everything You Need to Know About Freelancing: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Freelancing is totally everything it's cracked up to be. But it also comes with unexpected shittiness at times. Know what you're getting into.
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7 Ways to Make More Money Without Getting Another Job
Want to make more money without the hassle of a second job? A little ingenuity can go a long way. You might be surprised at what's available to you.
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Is a Graduate Degree Worth It?
More formal education isn't always better. Before you take on even moar student loan debt for a graduate degree, stop and run the numbers.
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[A068] Get That Paper: Ask for a Raise You Deserve
You work too much for too little pay. It's time to ask for a raise. But you have to do it right.
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These 7 Weird Side Gigs Make Bank
O.K. That seems a little crazy. But does it really matter how messed up it is if you make some extra money?
Podcast episode
[B022] Be an Entrepreneur While in School ft. Eva Baker, The Teenpreneur
Eva Baker from Teens Got Cents and The Teenpreneur Conference shares how being an entrepreneur while in school gives you valuable skills.
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Is Climbing the Corporate Ladder the Answer to All My Financial and Life Problems?
A better job that makes more money won't solve your problems. Until you change your mindset, you'll neve actually be happy.
Article
How to Manage Your Budget on a Variable Income
Living the dream as your own boss? Don't let it become a budgeting nightmare. Stay on top of things when you have a variable income.
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The 8 Requirements for Financial Stability
Financial stability is a requirement for successful adulting. Here's how you achieve stability and recognize it when you are stable.
Article
Love Your Job? Why You Might Need to Ditch It Anyway
Loving your work isn't reason enough to stick with a job. Sometimes you need to move on.
Podcast episode
[A064] Live the Dream: Set Up Your Work From Home Situation
Don't let your work from home dream turn into a nightmare. Set up your home office space following sound principles and you'll be much happier.
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How to Prepare to Leave the 9-to-5 Behind
Tired of the soul-sucking 9-to-5 job? You can prepare to ditch it for good. Here's how to plan your escape.
Podcast episode
[B019] Take Back Your Lunch Hour ft. Katie Evans, Pressing Escape
Our guest, Katie Evans, is a career coach who focuses on the intersection of fulfillment and employment. Here's how you take back your lunch hour.
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Is SAD Affecting Your Work? Here's What To Do
You don't want your work performance to suffer because of SAD. If you experience a seasonal problem, take steps to reduce the impact.
Podcast episode
[A060] You're the Person Now: Manage Your Peers Like a Boss
Boom. You're the boss. Good job. Now that you're done celebrating, it's time to make sure you're a manager that people actually like and respect.
Podcast episode
[B017] Work and Play Abroad ft. Sarah Li Cain, High Fiving Dollars
Do you want to work abroad and live your life from anywhere in the world? Sarah Li Cain shows how you can live this flexible lifestyle.
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How to Find a Kick-Ass Career You Love
Hate your job? You're not stuck there forever. Here's how to find a career you love.
Podcast episode
[B016] The Perfect Product to Sell Online
Trying to figure out what to sell online? An online sales business can change your lifestyle.
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7 Soft Skills That Can Help You in Any Job
No matter what job you do, soft skills can help you do it better. Make it a point to develop the skills that translate to any job.
Podcast episode
[B015] When You Change Your Career ft. Alison Cardy
Thinking about what it would take to change your career? Expert Alison Cardy shares her story and coaches you through a career shift.
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Review: Hustle Away Debt by David Carlson
Hustle Away Debt strikes a good balance, and the author shares what he learned from experience.
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5 Strategies to Help You Make Time for a Side Hustle
Time doesn't just show up for free. If you want time for your side hustle, you have to make it.
Podcast episode
[A056] Life's Magical Cure: Pursue a Side Hustle
Do you have to start a side hustle to achieve financial independence? Here's a practical look at the realities of starting a side gig.
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5 Super-Important Things I Learned From My First Job
Your first job can teach you tons. Including what you don't want in a job. It's all about the life lessons.
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12 Tips for Hanging in There When You Hate Your Job but Need It
At some point, you're going to have a job you hate. It's just the way it is. Here's how to get through it.
Podcast episode
[A052] Hoodies and Ink: Dress for the Situation and Look the Part
Everyone tells you that beauty is only skin deep and you shouldn't judge by appearances. The reality? You are being judged.
Article
How It Was Time to Quit My Job and I Painfully Held On for 13 Years
Are you listening to the messages from the universe telling you it's time to move on? Don't make the mistake of ignoring your purpose for years.
Podcast episode
[B011] Earn Money AND Do What You Love
It's possible to pursue a passion and earn a living, whether the two endeavors are linked or not.
Article
15 Signs Your Job Is Taking Over Your Life
Yelling out your boss's name while getting busy with bae? Your friends know you'll cancel on them? Your job is taking over your life.
Article
Do You Have a Plan B If Your Job Moves Overseas?
You never know what's happening next in our changing economy. Be prepared for anything that happens with your job.
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4 Reasons Every Adult Needs at Least One Crappy Job
Crappy jobs are for teenagers. You're above that. Actually, you're not. You need to have at least one crappy job as an adult.
Podcast episode
[A048] You're Fired: Move Forward in the Face of Job Loss
"You're fired!" Now what? Job loss isn't fun, but it's also not the end of the world. Here's what you need to know.
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How to Know When It's Time to Grow Up and Get a Job
Stop leeching off everyone around you, playing video games on the couch, and getting your friends to pay for drinks. Get a job.
Article
How to Find the Right Career Path for You
Are you having a career crisis already? That's probably because you're on the wrong career path. Here's how to connect with yourself -- and the career you're meant to have.
Article
A Real Job Can Be Rewarding and Awesome
Just because everyone's in love with entrepreneurship right now, it doesn't mean you need to feel bad about your real job. There's no shame in that game.
Podcast episode
[A044] Start It Up: Make Your Entrepreneurial Dreams Come True
Entrepreneurship is the new Big Thing. But is it really your ticket to financial freedom and living the good life?
Article
3 Essential Strategies to Stay Focused When Working From Home
It's not all rainbows and unicorns when you work from home. Here's how to stay focused on what really matters when you don't have a boss breathing down your neck.
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You Must Do This In College to Help Your Future Career
College isn't just about book learning and boozy weekend fun. Use this time to find powerful connections and learn practical skills.
Podcast episode
[A040] Battling Burnout: Get Ish Done
Feeling unmotivated? Wish you enjoyed your work more? Here's how to battle burnout and find more meaning.
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Pivot Your Way to a Better Life
Whether in love or your career, whether you control it or not, you'll probably pivot at least once in your life.
Article
Why You Need At Least One Crappy Job
The things you learn from your first crappy job will help you be a better adult the rest of your life.
Article
Why You'll Love Working From Home
Authority issues and people issues. It's a good thing I work from home.
Podcast episode
[A038] Advocate for Yourself: Don't Be Bullied at Work
Make work a better place. If you are concerned about bullying in the workplace, here's what you need to do.
Podcast episode
[A035] Your Jerk Boss: Terminate Frustrations at Work
Are you tired of dealing with your jerk boss? Life's too short for this nonsense.
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7 Signs It's Time to Ditch Your Job
Is it time to bail? Here's how to tell if you should move on right now.
Article
What Your New Boss Wishes You Knew About Starting a New Job
Starting a new job? Keep it simple.
Article
Adults Can Be Bullies, Too. Here's How to Deal.
Thought everyone left immaturity in grade school like you? No, some people are bullies even as "adults." Overcome it.
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How to Make an Unpaid Internship Worth It
An unpaid internship doesn't have to be a total waste.
Podcast episode
[B005] Should You Scale Back on Education to Pursue Your Own Business? ft. Eva Baker, Teens Got Cents
How do you balance earning a degree with starting your own business when both require massive time and effort?
Podcast episode
[B004] How to Live Globally ft. Hui-Chin Chen, Money Matters for Globetrotters
Can you survive a nomadic lifestyle? You can live globally if you make some changes to your life.
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8 Expert Tips to Nail That Next Job Interview
If you want to nail that next job interview, follow these 8 expert job interview tips.
Podcast episode
[B003] Start a Side Gig ft. Tom Drake, MapleMoney
Can you start a side gig? It's not for everyone, but it could be a good solution for providing more freedom or money.
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6 Life-Changing Tips When Starting Your First Job
Congratulations on landing your first real job! Before you get caught up in your work, take some time to navigate your surroundings.
Podcast episode
[A022] Yes or No: Do All the Things Except Some
Find the right balance between staying open to opportunities and avoiding too much distraction from your goals.
Article
When You're an Introvert But You Have to Work It
There's pressure to always be on, to Work It, at 100% all the time. Introverts have a disadvantage, so here's how we cope.
Podcast episode
[A018] Life Is Messy: Get Organized and It Will Be Great
Get organized. At the very least, you'll know where your car keys are.
Article
That Awkward Moment When They Find Your "Private" Social Accounts
Your boss sees the photo of you partying too hard. Or she sees you rant about your job. You're done.
Podcast episode
[A006] Navigating Work: Don't Blow Your Job
The way you handle yourself at work matters. It can affect your finances and your career trajectory. So don't blow it.
Podcast episode
[A003] Location Independence: Go Away, Just Get Out
Ready for a change of scene? For those with location independence, no problem. But not everyone can just pack up and leave.
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