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Middle Class Doomed as Millionaires Boom – How You Can Join the Ranks of the Rich

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According to a recent report from the Deloitte Center for Financial Services, the total number of US families with a net worth of over $1 million will double by 2020. All this while the unemployment rate hovers around 10% amidst a tight job market undergoing significant structural reform. Overall, the U.S. and Europe have the [...]

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Job Outlook and Prospects For 2011: The Usual Suspects and Some Surprises

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There is little more on the minds of college students or those considering getting a higher education degree than what occupation will offer decent career opportunities after graduation. Some look at income, and others look toward landing that first job and paycheck. Others look longer term to find a job with a defined career path [...]

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Understanding Your W2 Employer-Employee Reporting Form For 2010 Taxes Filed in 2011

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The IRS has just released the 2011 W2 Form which employers use to report employee wages, bonuses and other benefits received during the year; along with taxes (federal, state, medicare and social) that were withheld. It also shows voluntary pre and post tax contributions made to your 401K and company health programs. W2 Changes in 2011 [...]

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If Salary and Living Expenses Were Covered, What Would You Do For a Living?

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The title of this post was the basis for an MBA application question I recently answered. It really got my thinking about my career goals and aspirations. Here’s my response to the question, followed by some thoughts. What do you think and how would you spend your life if money was not a factor?

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Best Job Prospects, Occupations and Professions in the Next Decade – 2010, 2011, 2012 to 2018

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There is no doubt that the nation is going through one its toughest employment periods in a long time. With unemployment rates close to 20% across many regions, it’s tough for current job seekers and new graduates trying to get into the workforce. This is why it is even more important to arm yourself with [...]

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21 Signs that you are losing interest in your job

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At some point in time most of us have been through periods where we lose interest in our jobs or assignments we are involved in. This is only a problem if the lack of interest persists for more than a few weeks and noticeable changes in behavior occur. Here are 21 sure signs that you [...]

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Working and Living in Dubai – Is all that glitters gold

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Dubai, the shining light of the Middle East, is going gangbusters. It has enjoyed two decades of rapid growth, going from a small desert city to a western society representation of the riches the Arab world has to offer. The economic growth has fueled strong demand for foreign workers and they have been coming in [...]

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