Articles from October, 2010

Ten Lies You’ll Hear Before Pursuing Your Dream

from MintLife Personal Finance News & Advice
 
Just before you take your first step on the righteous journey to pursue your dreams, people around you, even the ones who deeply care for you, will give you awful advice. Here are ten ill-advised tips (lies) people will likely tell you when you decide to pursue your dreams [...]

Housing woes hit job seekers where it hurts

from CNN Money Personal Finance
 
Not so long ago, you may recall, plenty of employers were willing to foot the bill for moving expenses, and maybe even compensate you for a loss on your house, if you pulled up stakes to accept a job in a different locale.
 

Personal Finance Daily: Job-growth ideas exist, but not political will

from Moneywatch Personal Finance
 
The Democrats may lose control of the House of Representatives in next week’s election. That might not have been the case if they’d done more to stimulate job growth. Read that story and more in today’s Personal Finance Daily.
 

Real Estate Weekly: Lowe’s offers $100,000 payouts for faulty drywall

from Moneywatch Personal Finance
 
Some homeowners who have struggled with the problem of defective drywall are eligible for up to $100,000 payouts from Lowe’s Companies. Read that story and more in this week’s Real Estate Weekly.
 

7 Essential Rules For Choosing a Halloween Costume

from MintLife Personal Finance News & Advice
 
Chances are, if you’re reading this, you probably want to go to a Halloween party (or at least try to get some free candy), and you need a costume. Even if you’re totally wild for Halloween, sometimes coming up with a cool, original costume can be a challenge. So, [...]

40 under 40: My first job

from CNN Money Personal Finance
 
One got her start as a McDonald’s cashier. Another recalls life as a 13-year old programmer. See how these members of Fortune’s 40 under 40 list got their start in the working world.
 

Consumer sentiment falls in October to 67.7

from Moneywatch Personal Finance
 
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — U.S. consumer sentiment fell to 67.7 in October from 68.2 in September, according to a survey released Friday by Reuters and the University of Michigan. A prior estimate for sentiment in October was 67.9. Economists polled by MarketWatch had expected a final October reading of 68. [...]
 

Dining on a Dime: Halloween Freebies

from MintLife Personal Finance News & Advice
 
Cooking at home is the best way to save cash, but it’s nice to go out sometimes, too. Check out Frugal Foodie every Friday for a selection of the latest coupons for casual and fancy fare. This week: Halloween freebies, free quesadillas and restaurant scavenger hunts, among other deals. [...]

What we learned in Detroit

from CNN Money Personal Finance
 
In a region hard hit by the Great Recession, people are taking risks to build a brighter future. The Mack family is betting big and buy its third home.
 

Befuddled by foreclosures?

from CNN Money Personal Finance
 
Foreclosures have become a complicated mess for homeowners nationwide. Can you cut through the confusion? Take the CNNMoney foreclosure quiz.