My husband came home with a little story from work about what happened at the monthly staff meeting of 4,000 people. It made me realize that recent college graduates and people returning to the workplace after being gone for ten or more years may be in for a shock when they realize what it means […]
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Thank You ADVERSITY For Giving Me The Motivation To Work Harder
Ever since the Google face slap in March, 2012, I’ve been working overdrive to ensure the survival of our species. If there’s one thing I’m good at, it’s pretending that I have nothing, and that each day is a challenge to put biscuits on the table. Every time there is an assault on my existence […]
Read MoreHow Attending Conferences Is An Investment
Last year, I had to privilege of attending 1 1/2 conferences. The half was SXSW (South by Southwest), in which I did a Chevy sponsored road trip to the event, but unfortunately had to leave due to a few family emergencies. The second one, I feel, completely redeemed my earlier disappointment: the first annual Financial Blogger Conference. Neither […]
Read MoreTushar from Everything Finance is Honored!
I truly am! My name is Tushar Mathur and I was born in Pune, India. I currently live in Altanta, GA with my wife and 2 daughters (a Six year old and a 5 month old). I’m a software developer by day and a blogger, web designer and internet marketer by night. I have been […]
Read MoreThe Yakezie Value Proposition
There are hundreds of millions of websites around the world, with thousands more sprouting up every day. With such a crowded field, it’s vital to have a value proposition for your visitors to explain why your site is unique. If you want your readership to grow, you must continue to provide fresh content, good customer […]
Read MoreWhat Would You Do If A Major Income Source Went To Zero?
A friend of mine lost his job due to some downsizing at the retail apparel company he’s worked at for the past six years. Lucky for him, he got a decent severance worth six months of his salary. But, what if you get no severance? What if the income you had been expecting month in […]
Read MoreHaving The Cents To Save
Greetings, fellow Yakezies!! My name is Lisa and I am here from Cents To Save. Being accepted as a member into this community is such an honor for me. Sharing my member post with you is a bit overwhelming and exciting at the same time but here it goes! I started blogging back in 2006. […]
Read MoreYou Make It Look So Yakezie!
I’m an idiot. This is a well-known fact I must cope with. Don’t believe me? Here are two convincing examples: EXAMPLE NUMBER ONE I was 17 years old – a senior in high school. I was interviewing for a college scholarship. I couldn’t have been more prepared. The night before the interview I wrote down […]
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