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  • More job seekers nowadays must piece together contract and part-time gigs and hope that it leads to a full-time job with benefits.
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    As much as a third of American workers ply their trade in freelance and contract positions. The idea of working 9 to 5 for 40 years is going the way of the pension and the gold watch.

  • Dec 30, 2011

    Reframing Flattery

    To some, brown-nosing is a dirty business. To others, it's an art.

  • Unemployment may throw a wrench into your personal relationships. Learn tips — for the employed and unemployed — on how to navigate tricky social situations so you keep your relationships even in the face of job loss.

  • Learn some tips on how to make working for a terrible boss bearable.
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    Can anyone raise their hand and say they haven't had a bad boss at some time in their working life? Toxic bosses seem to be an inevitable feature of the labor landscape. The good news is there are tricks to navigating the terrain.

  • Creating your brand
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    We learn some tips on how to develop your own brand and deliver a brand promise — in less than 140 characters.

  • A man swipes his credit card. In a new book, author James Livingston argues that consumer culture is good for the economy, the environment, and your soul.
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    Tess speaks with author James Livingston, who argues that consumer culture is good for the economy, the environment, and your soul.

  • Supply is higher than it has been, but new car prices are averaging around $50,000 and interest rates remain elevated. That means many buyers are staying away.
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    If you've ever passed a used car sale and seen phrases such as "No Credit, No Problem," chances are it's offering on-the-spot financing. And it could well be a scam.

  • Who doesn't love a discount? Commentator Kristina Wong has benefited from group discounts on everything from meals to shoes to massages. But even she has a limit.

  • Micro grants turn a tiny amount of donated money into something big. Commentator Jennifer 8 Lee describe how it works.

  • A rare treat for listeners! Tess discusses the ins and outs of 2011 with all four of our regulars, Chris Farrell, Kathy Kristof, David Lazarus and Liz Weston.

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