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   <link>How Will Consolidating My Debts Affect My Credit and My Overall Level of Debt?</link>
   <description>How Will Consolidating My Debts Affect My Credit and My Overall Level of Debt?&lt;br>&lt;br>Consolidating your debts is essential if you want to avoid the interest trap and subsequently future grief and stress. Debt consolidation solutions relieve individuals and families, as there are few feelings worse than being overwhelmed with debt; it carries over to burden you in every other problem you encounter. &lt;br>&lt;br>Many debt consolidation organizations and companies tell you that if you pay the least amount of money, applying it to your bills will take you forever to repay your debts. This is true; however, if you are paying the least amount, it is showing effort on your part. &lt;br>&lt;br>After attending classes, studying law, and studying credit repair solutions, I found that requesting help from a debt consolidation company in comparison to paying off your debts on your own strikes against you. In other words, if you have to use an outside source to pay your debts, then it shows that you are not responsible for your own money management. &lt;br>&lt;br>Debt consolidation services claim to offer simple methods to reduce your bills, rolling them into one monthly installment. However, some companies will charge hidden fees, coupled with high interest rates. Therefore, you are not getting out of debt any sooner than you would be if you were paying the least amount on your bills. Many of the debt consolidation services will make it easy for debtors to apply for a loan or else a solution to help them get out of debt. &lt;br>&lt;br>Few companies will make up slicks that attract consumers, leading them to believe that help is available now. However, it took you a short time to land in debt; it will take you longer to get out of debt. Therefore, do not fall for any company slick; rather, adventure into research, looking for the companies that will help relieve you from overwhelming payments and at the same time reduce your monthly installment. These companies will not charge you a fortune; rather they will help you eliminate your debts over a period of time.&lt;br>&lt;br>http://CompleteListOfPaidSurveySites.com&lt;br>&lt;br></description>
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   <title>How to Best Achieve Debt Consolidation and Payment Reduction</title>
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   <description>How to Best Achieve Debt Consolidation and Payment Reduction&lt;br>&lt;br>Few online debt consolidation lenders will help debtors reduce their debts. Homeowners who are in over their heads in debt can use their homes as collateral to payoff their debts. The loans offered are given to the debtor to repay the debts; and then the debtor must payoff the loan in monthly installments. In other words, your bills are calculated and rolled into one monthly installment. If you have credit cards, then the interest rates will roll into the monthly installment, as well if you have personal or home loans or other types of loans, then the interest rates are rolled in to one balance per month. &lt;br>&lt;br>Some debt consolidations make it easy and offer short applications, which will link you to an expert who will search for a solution to reduce your debts by assessing your information. Money Management International (MMI) is one of the many online &quot;Consumer Credit Counseling Services&quot; (CCCS) that is a non-profit organization that offers support to debtors. The non-profit organizations are sometimes safer to use than the organized services. Since MMI is a member of the Better Business Bureau, I will refer to this debt consolidation reduction organization to help you get an idea of what is available to you. &lt;br>&lt;br>Once you sign up at an online debt consolidation reduction organization and are approved, then the professional financial guides will work with your creditors, asking for leniency. This means that the experts will work hard to get a reduction on your debts. For example, if you are paying $1000 per month in bills, some debt counselors will work to get your debts reduced to $500 give or take a couple hundred. This figure is half the amount you were paying in the first place. What a bargain!&lt;br>&lt;br>&lt;br>http://CompleteListOfPaidSurveySites.com&lt;br></description>
   <pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:40:22 GMT</pubDate>
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   <title>10 Ways to Empower Your Communication</title>
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   <description>10 Ways to Empower Your Communication&lt;br>&lt;br>The Blarney Stone is a historical stone, or actually part of the Blarney Castle in Ireland where it was believed that kissing the stone can grant you the gift of gab. Yeah, it seems strange in this day and age, but who are we to question tradition? It's not like I'm saying that Santa Claus doesn't exist (OOPS!).&lt;br>&lt;br>There is so much to know about conversation that anyone, even I, could ever realize. You can go though watching talk shows; radio programs; clubs dedicated to public speaking; ordinary conversations; certain rules still apply when it comes to interaction through words. It may sound tedious, I know, but even though it's your mouth that's doing the work, your brain works twice as hard to churn out a lot of things you know. So what better way to start learning to be an effective communication is to know the very person closest to you: yourself.&lt;br>&lt;br>1. What you know.&lt;br>Education is all about learning the basics, but to be an effective speaker is to practice what you've learned. My stint as guest at every Toastmasters' meeting I go to taught me that we all have our limitations, but that doesn't mean we can't learn to keep up and share what we know.&lt;br>&lt;br>2. Listening.&lt;br>It's just as important as asking questions. Sometimes listening to the sound of our own voice can teach us to be a little bit confident with ourselves and to say the things we believe in with conviction.&lt;br>&lt;br>3. Humility&lt;br>We all make mistakes, and sometimes we tend to slur our words, stutter, and probably mispronounce certain words even though we know what it means, but rarely use it only to impress listeners. So in a group, don't be afraid to ask if you're saying the right word properly and if they're unsure about it then make a joke out of it. I promise you it'll make everyone laugh and you can get away with it as well.&lt;br>&lt;br>4. Eye Contact&lt;br>There's a lot to say when it comes to directing your attention to your audience with an eye-catching gaze. It's important that you keep your focus when talking to a large group in a meeting or a gathering, even though he or she may be gorgeous.&lt;br>&lt;br>5. Kidding around&lt;br>A little bit of humor can do wonders to lift the tension, or worse boredom when making your speech. That way, you'll get the attention of the majority of the crowd and they'll feel that you're just as approachable, and as human to those who listen.&lt;br>&lt;br>6. Be like the rest of them&lt;br>Interaction is all about mingling with other people. You'll get a lot of ideas, as well as knowing what people make them as they are.&lt;br>&lt;br>7. Me, Myself, and I&lt;br>Admit it, there are times you sing to yourself in the shower. I know I do! Listening to the sound of your own voice while you practice your speech in front of a mirror can help correct the stress areas of your pitch. And while you're at it you can spruce up as well.&lt;br>&lt;br>8. With a smile&lt;br>A smile says it all much like eye contact. There's no point on grimacing or frowning in a meeting or a gathering, unless it's a wake. You can better express what you're saying when you smile.&lt;br>&lt;br>9. A Role Model&lt;br>There must be at least one or two people in your life you have listened to when they're at a public gathering or maybe at church. Sure they read their lines, but taking a mental note of how they emphasize what they say can help you once you take center stage.&lt;br>&lt;br>10. Preparation&lt;br>Make the best out of preparation rather than just scribbling notes and often in a hurried panic. Some people like to write things down on index cards, while other resort to being a little more silly as they look at their notes written on the palm of their hand (not for clammy hands, please). Just be comfortable with what you know since you enjoy your work.&lt;br>&lt;br>And that about wraps it up. These suggestions are rather amateurish in edgewise, but I've learned to empower myself when it comes to public or private speaking and it never hurts to be with people to listen how they make conversations and meetings far more enjoyable as well as &lt;br>educational.&lt;br>&lt;br>&lt;br>http://CompleteListOfPaidSurveySites.com&lt;br></description>
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   <title>Avoiding Impulse Spending</title>
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   <description>Avoiding Impulse Spending&lt;br>&lt;br>&lt;br>Answer these questions truthfully:&lt;br>&lt;br>1.)	Does your spouse or partner complain that you spend too much money?&lt;br>&lt;br>2.)	Are you surprised each month when your credit card bill arrives at how much more you charged than you thought you had?&lt;br>&lt;br>3.)	Do you have more shoes and clothes in your closet than you could ever possibly wear?&lt;br>&lt;br>4.)	Do you own every new gadget before it has time to collect dust on a retailer’s shelf?&lt;br>&lt;br>5.)	Do you buy things you didn’t know you wanted until you saw them on display in a store?&lt;br>&lt;br>If you answered “yes” to any two of the above questions, you are an impulse spender and indulge yourself in retail therapy.&lt;br>&lt;br>This is not a good thing. It will prevent you from saving for the important things like a house, a new car, a vacation or retirement. You must set some financial goals and resist spending money on items that really don’t matter in the long run. &lt;br>&lt;br>Impulse spending will not only put a strain on your finances but your relationships, as well. To overcome the problem, the first thing to do is learn to separate your needs from your wants.&lt;br>&lt;br>Advertisers blitz us hawking their products at us 24/7. The trick is to give yourself a cooling-off period before you buy anything that you have not planned for. &lt;br>&lt;br>When you go shopping, make a list and take only enough cash to pay for what you have planned to buy. Leave your credit cards at home.&lt;br>&lt;br>If you see something you think you really need, give yourself two weeks to decide if it is really something you need or something you can easily do without. By following this simple solution, you will mend your financial fences and your relationships.  &lt;br>&lt;br>&lt;br>http://CompleteListOfPaidSurveySites.com</description>
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   <title>Advantages to Managed Care Plans</title>
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   <description>Advantages to Managed Care Plans&lt;br>&lt;br>There are many different types of Health insurance plans out there. Picking the right one for yourself can be troublesome in the beginning, especially if you don't know what you are looking for. You might have trouble deciding which one would be better for you.&lt;br>&lt;br>Health insurance is divided into two large categories-indemnity and managed care plans. Indemnity plans, also commonly called reimbursement plans, will reimburse your medical expenses up to a certain limit. Under the Reimbursement plan, the insurer pays a percentage of the total charges, regardless of how much the charges are. With the indemnity plan, the insurer will pay a specified amount every day for a specified number of days. The amount reimbursed does not rely on the cost of medical care, but what you are reimbursed will never exceed your expenses.&lt;br>&lt;br>The other popular type of health insurance plans is managed care plans. The three types of policies categorized as managed care plans are HMOs, POSs, and PPOs. This type of insurance is more popular than the indemnity plan, as they offer more flexibility. With these types of options you either pay a monthly fee no matter how many times you see a doctor, or pay a co-payment but no monthly fee. With managed care plans, you are given options of care. The plan you choose and the amount of money you wish to pay determines how big of a network of doctors and specialists you can see and still be covered under the plan. Some managed car plans (most often PPOs) offer sponsorship programs from a network of hospitals and medical services. You can often get this kind of plan through your employer.&lt;br>&lt;br>Managed healthcare plans are better for the average person due to the fact that they are more cost effective. While indemnity plans may give you a lot more freedom in cost, you will have to use the healthcare provider that the insurer chooses. If you have a specific disability, this can present itself as a problem. In the long run, a managed care plan will save you money, especially if emergencies arise when you are out of town. These types of plans also are more flexible in policy. Before you purchase any kind of health insurance, be sure to research the many options available for you and your family to ensure you receive the best coverage possible for the lowest monthly premium or deductible.&lt;br>&lt;br>http://OnIncome.net&lt;br>&lt;br></description>
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   <title>Job Hunting Tips</title>
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   <description>Job Hunting Tips&lt;br>&lt;br>Hunting for jobs nowadays is a very competitive and sometimes cut-throat affair. Here are a few tips to help you get the edge in searching out and landing the job of your dreams.&lt;br>&lt;br>The Curriculum Vitae&lt;br>The CV is the first, and at most times the most important part of applying for a job. Since potential employers have to whittle down practically hundreds of applications to a few valid ones, they will have to base their narrowing down efforts using the CVs they have collected. &lt;br>&lt;br>Studies have shown that about half of the employers decide to accept or reject job applications based on the related work experience listed in the CV. A third of the employers decide to reject or accept these job applications based on the layout design of these applications. &lt;br>&lt;br>1. Make Your CV Stand Out &lt;br>When preparing your CV, make sure your CV stands out among the rest. It should be the type that is appealing to the eyes, making the evaluating personnel want to read the CV. Step two is for you to make sure your CV lists the related work experience you have had in relation to the job you are applying for.&lt;br>&lt;br>1. Make Your CV Concise and Relevant&lt;br>Avoid making your CVs too long. It may make it irrelevant to the evaluator. Remember that the employer is a person to whom time is important. If your CV shows that you value his/her time while showing the most relevant information in the least amount of time, you will have won one important battle.&lt;br>&lt;br>2. Always tailor your CV to the job. &lt;br>You may have had previous experience that may not be related to the job you are applying for. Some people keep many different versions of their CV for different job opening purposes. Make sure your CV is appropriate for the job. A one-size-fits-all CV may not be the best way to go since the employer will have the impression that your previous efforts have not been focused enough to produce any specialization on your part.&lt;br>&lt;br>3. Write about your achievements&lt;br>You may add your achievements, but make your statements factual and relevant. It does not do harm to advertise yourself, but make your advertisement matter-of-fact and not just hot air. You may want to skip on listing your weak points as the CV is not the avenue for such discussions.&lt;br>&lt;br>4. Polish Your CV&lt;br>Your employer will know if you have put enough time producing your CV. If he/she sees that you have put sufficient and thorough effort into your CV, he/she will assume that you will do the same in your work. This is a big plus for you. It is not uncommon for some people to spend days or even weeks polishing and buffing their CVs.&lt;br>&lt;br>http://CompleteListOfPaidSurveySites.com</description>
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   <title>A Bad Credit Credit Card</title>
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   <description>A bad credit credit card&lt;br>&lt;br>“Bad credit card card” is used to refer to credit cards that can be obtained even with a bad credit rating. The bad credit card cards provide opportunity to people (with bad credit rating) to improve their credit rating. In that sense, bad credit credit cards act as rescuer for such people. So, bad credit credit cards also act as necessary a training ground for people who have not been able to control their spending urge in the past. &lt;br>&lt;br>Bad credit card cards are commonly known as secured credit cards. The bad credit card card (or secured credit cards) requires the individual to open up an account with the credit card supplier and maintain some cash balance in the account. Why is that required? Well, credit cards are a business for the credit card suppliers; so how can they trust someone who has defaulted on his/her payments in the past? After all, a business is about profits and such risks are a threat to profits. The bank or the credit card supplier will generally pay interest on the balance in your account. However, it’s best to check this with the bad credit card card supplier/bank. The credit limit on the bad credit card card is determined by the cash balance in the account and is generally between 50-100% of the cash balance. These bad credit card cards are also referred to as debit cards, owing to the fact that they work less in a credit-giving manner and more in a debit-giving manner. &lt;br>&lt;br>There are plenty of bad credit card cards available in the market. When searching for the bad credit card card that is best suited to you, you should consider 4 things in particular: the minimum balance that you are required to maintain in the bank account, the credit limit that you will receive (i.e. the percentage of your bank account balance that you are allowed to spend on your bad credit card card), the fees/other-charges applicable to the procurement of bad credit card card and the rate of interest that you will receive on the balance in your bank account. An ideal bad credit card card would have no fee/other-charges associated with it and would require zero or a very small amount as minimum bank balance. It would also have something like 90-100% of bank balance as its credit limit. Moreover, an ideal bad credit card card would also offer a good interest rate on the bank balance. &lt;br>&lt;br>Bad credit card cards are really a good concept that provides respite to people with bad credit rating by letting them enjoy the benefits of credit cards while they mend their credit rating. &lt;br>&lt;br>http://CompleteListOfPaidSurveySites.com&lt;br></description>
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   <description>Job Search Tips&lt;br>&lt;br>&lt;br>If you’re not sure what to do, here’s a list that might help.&lt;br>&lt;br>1. Know thyself.&lt;br>&lt;br>Identify what really interest and excites you. Understand that these traits define you and use it to explore career choices and opportunities.&lt;br>&lt;br>2. Take a career assessment test.&lt;br>&lt;br>There are a lot of career assessment tests available online. Find the time to take one. The test gives you a lot of insights about your core competencies and work preferences.&lt;br>&lt;br>3. Ask others.&lt;br>&lt;br>It’s actually quite difficult to see yourself as others do. It would be to your advantage to ask friends and family on your traits and skills. Your co-workers are also a good source of information. Knowing how they perceive you, what they like and don’t like about you and what skills or traits need to be changed can be helpful in determining your professional profile. &lt;br>&lt;br>4. What moves you?&lt;br>&lt;br>Would you be more interested in status or a six figure salary? Do you want to make a difference in your community and the world or just on your company’s net worth?&lt;br>&lt;br>5. Take charge.&lt;br>&lt;br>In the ‘80s, when you worked for a large company, you usually could conclude that you would be working there for your entire career.  In those days, the corporation drove your career path, advancing as it saw fit.&lt;br>&lt;br>At the turn of the century, times have changed.  In the span of your career, you would probably work for at least five companies. In most cases, you will probably work for more than five.  Know which career track you desire, and make sure that track brings you to where you wish to go. &lt;br>&lt;br>6. Determine the company fit.&lt;br>&lt;br>With the current emphasis on streamlined and productivity-focused companies, the cultural and company fit are just as important as the professional goals. Consider the values and principles of the company and compare them with your own.  It is important that you feel comfortable and fit in with company. &lt;br>&lt;br>7. Free your mind.&lt;br>&lt;br>The career path you choose is about change and more change. It includes expansion and new opportunities. All of these changes require a desire to journey and discover.&lt;br>&lt;br>8. Balance is the key.&lt;br>&lt;br>A huge amount of time is devoted to your career when you are in your 20s and 30s. When you reach your 40s, your personal life might take precedence and maybe more important to you. Find a corporation that will provide you with a balance in your work and your life.&lt;br>&lt;br>9. Don’t hang around.&lt;br>&lt;br>If you’re not satisfied with the way your career is going, go do something. Always be in control of your career path to have a satisfying career.&lt;br>&lt;br>&amp;lt;a target=&quot;_blank&quot; href=&quot;http://completelistofpaidsurveysites.com&quot; title=&quot;Paid Surveys&quot;&gt;Paid Surveys&amp;lt;/a&gt;&lt;br>http://CompleteListOfPaidSurveySites.com</description>
   <pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:52:19 GMT</pubDate>
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   <title>Online Paid Surveys</title>
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   <title>$1000 Provable Income Cash Advances</title>
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   <description>$1000 Provable Income Cash Advances&lt;br>&lt;br>There are companies that will allow you to borrow money in the amount of around $1000 as long as you pay it back within the parameters of their repayment structure.  Inevitably, though, you will end up repaying more than you borrowed because of the interest that is added onto these cash advances.&lt;br>&lt;br>Some companies, however, do not allow themselves to loan out such a high amount; instead, they stick to the lower amounts such as $200 and up to $500. Obviously, if you need to borrow a higher amount, then you had better do your research. Don't get your hopes up about borrowing from one particular company that might disappoint you in the end by not providing the amount that you need to borrow.&lt;br>&lt;br>Cash advances are seen more as a last resort to many people and should only be used when you have absolutely no other option; however, some argue that they are helpful if only a small amount of money is needed that a normal loan company cannot provide. Most loan companies cannot provide any amount lower than $1000 and will turn you away.  A cash advance company might not see anything lower than $1000 as too small of an amount, rather, that might see it as a higher amount and therefore tack on a higher interest rate.&lt;br>&lt;br>A $1000 loan will be hard to get at a loan company, but if you do find one that will provide you with a loan for that amount, then you are better off using the loan company than the cash advance company because they will not require you to pay as high of an interest rate as a cash advance company would. In the long run, working through the loan company will pay off as your payments decrease.&lt;br>&lt;br>http://CompleteListOfPaidSurveySites.com</description>
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   <title>Internet Marketing</title>
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   <description>This is something I saw being discussed by some Internet Marketers. It's regarding the moment you realize that you know enough. &lt;br>A lot of people get into a trap or &quot;loop&quot; of buying eBook after ebook and course after course looking for the magic formula to success. &lt;br>I honestly believe some of it stems from laziness. We think this online stuff should be easy... So we search in vain for the easy formula. &lt;br>Until that day we realize the formula is never easy and that we already know how to be a success online. &lt;br>I've seen people who have spent 1000s of dollars looking for the magic formula. But they never find it. Why? Because there isn't one. Or when one emerges it doesn't last long; the market becomes saturated with people running after the opportunity and overnight the opportunity loses it's power. &lt;br>That why I think it is so important to hang out in forums, read all the free stuff out there and then choose a path that is suited to YOU. After you've decided what path is best, then maybe buy a few eBooks related to that path... But commit to it and don't be distracted because you see everyone else running to the New Big Thing. &lt;br>Everyone's going to be selling you something. All of them will convince you it's the next best thing, but they are just SELLING something. &lt;br>I'm not saying don't buy anything. I am saying focus on a specific area and get to work. Don't get bogged down by purchasing every new thing that comes along... This will never stop. There will always be new products to google over... &lt;br>You need to know when to stop. It's a bit of an addiction, but admitting you have a problem is the first step:) Spend that money on advertising... &lt;br>So take a look at what you have. Take a look at yourself and make a decision to start acting. Start putting your money into your business instead of info products. &lt;br></description>
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   <title>How to write a professional summary for your resume</title>
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   <description>How to write a professional summary for your &lt;a target=&quot;_blank&quot; href=&quot;http://completelistofpaidsurveysites.com&quot; title=&quot;Jobs&quot;&gt;Resume&lt;/a&gt;

In today’s competitive job market, employers relay on well-written resumes to screen potential candidates. In many instances, employers look through job search web sites, such as HotJobs.com or Monster.com, to find professionals with skills, education and experience that fit their needs. These employment search web sites, along with many companies’ own online applications, require candidates to upload their resume in order to express interest in a specific opportunity. Without an opportunity to send a personal email, or a cover letter, you have to make sure that your resume expresses your personality in addition to listing your professional and educational experiences and achievements. To do so, you can include a professional profile or summary at the beginning of your resume that allows you to market yourself through a narrative. This section allows your potential employers to learn something unique about you and your career, as well as get a good feel of your communication skills.

To write an effective summary, you should first understand what information should not be communicated in your resume. While a summary provides an insight into what is unique and competitive about you, it is not a place for you to indicate any personal information that does not relate to your career. Information such as ethnicity, marital status, sexual orientation, religious beliefs and affiliations, etc. should be left out of your resume. While descriptive of who you are, this information is not relevant to your potential employer in order to pre-screen your qualifications for their opportunity. Additionally, the summary should not contain your previous professional experience, unless you can clearly demonstrate how such background can be of value in your future career development. Beware of generic statements, such as “I am well organized and detail oriented.” Employers want to hear your unique voice and get a sense of your communication skills while reading the summary portion of your resume. Using generalizations about your abilities will make the employers believe that you are either a poor communicator or are using such statements to fill up space on your resume. 

Your summary should be in form of a short paragraph or bulleted statements, containing only several sentences. There isn’t a sentence limit, but as a rule do not take up more than one quarter of the page. Your summary should begin by a headline that summarizes your professional title and/or your professional statement. Emphasize your title by featuring the headline in bold and larger font, as it allows your potential employer to grasp who you are quickly. For example:

Financial Planning Professional
Achieved Double-Digit Return for All Clients through Well-Balanced Financial Portfolios

It is important that this title is well crafted, as it is the first impression your potential employer will have of you. 

There are three things a well-written summary should address:
-	Your experiences and skills as they relate to your idea job
-	What you can bring to the organization and the open position that no other candidate can
-	Your professional goals. 

Even though your resume summary is written by you, it should be composed in third person, in present tense. Think of it as a summary of what one of your best colleagues would say about your professional achievements. Reinforce your title, and sell only the experiences and skills that meet your career objective. If you have multiple career objectives, such as you wish to get a position in either marketing or public relations, develop separate resume summaries for each of the objectives.  A summary can also contain a brief bulleted section highlighting only a few vital competitive skills that you bring to the table. An example of an effective summary would be as follows:

Successful financial planning professional with over 15 years of personal and retirement planning experience. Managed a small financial planning firm, achieving double-digit financial returns for all clients by developing personalized investment portfolios. Leader in development and professional growth of four other financial planners in the firm through effective and motivating mentoring strategies. 

Key competencies include:
o	Personalized portfolio development
o	Financial forecasting
o	Retirement portfolio management
o	Development on-going professional growth strategies

Much like your overall resume, your summary should be well-written and error-free. Make sure to review your summary, and customize as necessary for the various opportunities of interest. An effective summary will help you “hook” your employer; it should sell you as a primary candidate for the job, leaving your employer with a great first impression of you. 


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Most of the time, you may be motivated to save money but there are times when temptations come your way and before you know it, you have already spent the amount that was supposed to be added to your savings account. Here are some helpful tips on how you can avoid temptations and be able to save money:
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1. Try hard to avoid those things that keep you from saving. If you are fond of buying shoes even if you don't really need them, try very hard to stay away from them. Keep yourself away from shoe stores so that you will not be tempted to buy one. 
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2. When going to grocery stores. Always bring the exact amount and bring with you a grocery list. If you have limited money in your pocket when in grocery stores, you will be forced to buy only those important things that you need. Preparing a grocery list will also help you get organized and will help you in deciding the things that need to be prioritized.
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3. Go to the malls only when needed. Do not go shopping if you do not need anything important to buy. Window-shopping will only tempt you to buy the dress you saw in the boutique even if you don't really need it.
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4. Do not bring with you your credit cards all the time. Having a credit card in your pocket will only tempt you to buy things that are not necessary. This will also help you lower your balances and have a good credit score.
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5. You may want to save money in the bank or invest in time deposits. You will not be tempted to get money from the bank every time you need cash, if they are placed in a time deposit account. 
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6. You may also want to consider consulting a financial advisor. There are a lot of programs that offer these services for free. They may be able to help you and give you advice on how you can avoid temptations and save more money.
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Is there help for debt consolidation? Sure, there is; and the help is available for free in some areas. If you suffer bad credit, then you can get help by reviewing the free do-it-yourself kits at the local libraries. Debtors can go to the public library and find help books that will direct you from beginning to end through the steps of paying your debts all the way to repairing your credit.

The majority of libraries will allow you to copy and print the forms inside the guides. This means you can simply fill in the blanks, submit the forms to the right sources; and you will soon be on your way to debt relief. 

Most creditors prefer letters over phone calls, since the letters explain deeper details than an ordinary telephone message will display. In addition, letters are best for you, since, if you are being taken to court for debts owed, you will have written copies that you put forth the effort to repay your debts. Written information will hold up in any situation verses word of mouth. 

In addition, you should keep all copies of return letters or letters from your creditors. This will include recording phone conversations, recording dates, recording time, and even recording the name of the person who called. You will provide a brief outline of the conversation and store the files in a safe location. 

If you find errors or faults on your bills that seem mysterious, don't delay in taking it upon yourself to contact the creditors immediately. Also, if you own a credit card, and are forced to repay debts on damaged packages, remember that it is illegal for anyone to force you to pay for damaged goods if you did not cause the damage. 

Debt consolidation is an ongoing process, but if you find a way to relieve debt gradually, you will eventually reap the benefits of your efforts when you become debt free.

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   <pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 16:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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When you are searching for a job, aside from checking the ads in newspapers, internet and bulletin boards, it is also very helpful to ask for information from the people on your warm contact list.
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They can provide you with up-to-date information on the company and position vacancies that are not posted on job ads.  At times when they cannot provide you information about the job that you are looking for, they may be able to refer you to a person that they know who might be able to tell you something about the job.
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This is called networking.  Networking is when you start using your warm list to get information or referrals to their other contacts.  Many people are repelled by the thought of networking.  Some believe that it is not a reliable source of information about the job.  Others say networking is more difficult than following the leads on the ads that are posted in the newspaper, internet or ad boards.
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Contrary to such beliefs, networking is not that difficult to do.  You may just have to contact or meet some people, and you can get valuable information that can help in your career search.  Also, since the people you meet belong to the same industry, they can provide you information about hiring that isn't advertised and first-hand facts about the company.  
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You are already networking and you just don’t know it.  When you have seen an ad in the paper posted by a company you know little of, you ask your friends if they know somebody who works for the company.  So even if you are not attracted by the idea of networking, it is still essential when seeking a job.  To make networking easier and more productive for you, here are a few tips.
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* Prepare your warm contact list
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When you have prepared your warm contact list, it will be easier to select the people who you prefer to call first.  These are the people who you think have some information about the job.  They may be former employers, colleagues and members of the professional organization belonging to the same industry.  They usually have first-hand, up-to-date and reliable information.
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* Calling a warm contact
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When you call a warm contact, inform them that you are actively seeking a job.  Ask them to let you know if they heard of job openings you might be interested in.  It is better to inform them what type of job you are looking for.  And don't forget to leave your contact number with them, so they can get in touch with you if they hear of anything.  It is also better if you can leave a copy of your resume with them so they can show or submit it to someone who will be able to help you in your job search.
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* Assess yourself before calling your contact
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You warm contact may ask about your skills, experiences, abilities, interests, expectations and career goals.  You should be able to talk about these sincerely and you should be able to describe what information you would like to have from your contact.
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To help you prepare, you can practice by drafting a script on what to say.  That way, you can articulate what you would like to communicate to your warm contact.
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Anticipate questions about yourself, so you should also practice answering questions about your previous job and what you can contribute to the company.
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* Ask for referrals
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If your warm contact was not able to provide you information that will be helpful to your job search, ask for the names of at least two people who they think will be able to help you.  Ask for their contact number, and if possible, the time which they will be free to talk over the phone.
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* Contact referrals immediately
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When your warm contact gives you referrals, they may even call this person to inform them that you will be asking for more information.  Sometimes, the person you were referred to will be calling your warm contact.  Therefore, it is better to call your referrals within a few days after you have spoken with your warm contact.
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When you make a call, introduce yourself and inform the person who referred you to him/her and how you are related with the person who referred you.  Be polite, but straightforward, in informing the person what information you are seeking.
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Networking really isn’t a difficult thing to do.  With enough practice and experience, you can maximize the benefits that you can get from networking.
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