Changing careers a calculated risk worth taking

The once-popular board game Careers allowed players to seek new professions simply by rolling the dice. Yet switching careers, even in these tough economic times, need not be such a gamble. A careful assessment of your career goals and interests, and a well-conceived plan on how to achieve them, can lead to a more rewarding job.
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Competition for the IMF’s Gold?

By Jeff Clark, Senior Editor, Casey’s Gold & Resource Report

On February 24, Reuters reported that the Reserve Bank of India was “set to be a buyer” of the 191.3 tonnes (6.74 million ounces) of gold the IMF is selling. Although the bank wouldn’t comment directly on the possibility, they did say, “We are closely looking at the gold market… gold is a safe bet.”

The article then quoted an unidentified official from the China Gold Association as saying, "It is not feasible for China to buy the IMF bullion, as any purchase or even intent to…
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You can get help paying for college – here’s how

In a competitive job market, earning a degree can be the biggest single step one can take to enhance career value and earning potential. As many bask in the glow of making plans to increase their career potential, the prospect of paying for college is a sobering reality. But a little determination, and knowing where to look, can help you find financial aid to pay for college.
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Market Updates: Citigroup (NYSE:C), Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM), United Technologies (NYSE:UTX), Visa (NYSE:V)

Shares of Citigroup (NYSE:C) rose more than 1% in preopen trade on Thursday ahead of the company chief executive officer’s address to a financial services conference in New York. Late Wednesday, the Financial Times newspaper reported that Citi CEO Vikram Pandit will suggest the core business’s earnings could reach as much as $20 billion in a few years. The report said the CEO will not make a specific estimate, but will detail the bank’s strategy and earnings potential. –MarketWatch

Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) will be holding its annual meeting. Exxon may outline its capital…
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Home inspections help you sell

When you’re ready to sell your home in the current market, you need to take every step you can to ensure a timely sale at the price you want. A surplus of homes for sale means that yours needs to stand out in style, amenities and quality to make an impression on potential buyers. The more steps you take to make your house sale-ready, the better results you’ll get.
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Market Breadth Medium-Term Bullish

There is a lot more to the stock market than just the popular averages everybody is talking about. You see, when the averages move you can’t tell how many stocks participated, so you don’t know how broad that move was.

That’s why you have to dig a bit deeper to get a real picture of the health of a market trend …

Fortunately there are some technical tools proven to help uncover what is beneath the surface of the major indices, to measure what technical analysts call…
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ValueAppeal Helps Maricopa County Arizona Property Owners Reclaim Unfairly Assessed Property Taxes In Advance of April 13, 2010 Deadline

The annual deadline for filing a residential property tax appeal in Maricopa County, Arizona is April 13, 2010. (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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MBO Partners to Sponsor Contract Talent Management Track at HCI 2010 Human Capital Summit

A new Contract Talent Management Track will be added to the fifth annual Human Capital Summit, featuring sessions on contingent workforce management, including attorney Eric Rumbaugh presenting on the fundamentals of Independent Contractor Compliance. The summit, sponsored by MBO Partners, will be held in Tuscon, AZ this March 21-24. (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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Rising tuition? Little-known resources can help

The College Board reports two-thirds of students are in debt at graduation. Student borrowing has more than doubled in the past decade to $86 billion. But by seeking scholarships and grants, students can reduce the debt they’ll carry after graduation.
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New Book "Getting Results the Agile Way" Now Available for Free at GettingResults.com

A revolutionary new system for achieving results in both personal and professional settings is now available from author JD Meier. Meier's new book "Getting Results the Agile Way" details his Agile Results™ system — the smarter, faster, easier way to great results. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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