Studying foreign languages is my hobby. Notice I didn’t say learning foreign languages. In the years that I’ve been merrily racking up classes in Japanese, French, Turkish, Italian, Latin, Arabic, Persian, German – even ‘olelo Hawai’i (the Hawaiian language) – I’ve never risen to the level of real … [Read more...] about How to learn a foreign language for FREE
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Why grandma may be good at social media
You hear it so often that you assume it must be true: Young "digital natives" are far better than their older counterparts at using social media, both personally and as a job skill. But in the real world of social media, people old enough to be grandparents are finding that the skills they have … [Read more...] about Why grandma may be good at social media
Changing careers? Know the income potential
If you’re thinking of going back to school, or have a college-bound senior in high school, you should know the opportunity for financial payback from the career you choose. PayScale's 2013-2014 College Salary report is out, and the fiscal news is good for some careers (not so much for others). If … [Read more...] about Changing careers? Know the income potential
How to make money working from home
When day care costs overtake your take-home pay, it might be time to think about working from home. No commute means saving gas and wear and tear on your vehicle. You can work in your sweats, so no power suits will show up on your credit-card bill. No child care expenses results in a huge … [Read more...] about How to make money working from home
How to spot a work-at-home scam
By Jennifer Forest You've seen the advertisements: They are all over the Internet, often in newspapers and sometimes scrawled across a piece of paper and stuck to light posts in the city: ads with promises too good to be stuck to a power pole. Work from home Earn $1,000 a week Call … [Read more...] about How to spot a work-at-home scam
Does it pay to return to work after baby? Do the math
This post is by Erin Flynn Jay, author of "Mastering The Mommy Track." Many new moms have mixed feelings about whether they should return to work after a too-brief maternity leave or stay home until their kids are older. Are you undecided about whether you should quit your job and stay home with … [Read more...] about Does it pay to return to work after baby? Do the math
