Articles in ‘Making Money’ 
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Money 911: Fighting a Jerk Boss
This morning on Money 911 we got pretty tied up on the first question – but it was an interesting one regarding whether you can collect unemployment for quitting a hostile work environment.
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Job Hunting in Secret
After two years of wage cuts, slashed bonuses and watching co-workers get laid off, American workers have finally built up enough frustration to tell their bosses, “I quit.” According to a survey last month by Right Management, 84% of workers plan to actively seek a new position in 2011, up from 60% in 2008.
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My Column in Glamour This Month
Glee’s gorgeous and talented Lea Michele dons the cover of Glamour’s October issue, where inside you’ll also find my piece on how to stick it to “the man” in this economy and venture out on your own
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Need a Job? Think Outside the Country
Given the weak employment market in the U.S., now may be an opportune time to venture overseas for work, even if just for the short term.
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Use Twitter to Find a Job
One way to Psych Yourself Rich is to think (and act) outside the box. So with more sour news on the job front today I decided to interview Dan Schawbel, author of Me 2.0, for a piece on how to leverage Twitter to find a job.
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Boost Your Income: 4 Simple Side Gigs
Starting salaries for young workers have sat idle for decades, while the cost of living and debt levels have soared. What’s a goal-oriented, hard-working young professional to do?
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Lifestyles of the “Schizo” Consumer
A new report today talks about the new “schizophrenic” consumer, who is financially strapped and, on the one hand, saves by buying generic brands of toothpaste and shampoo while buying fancy, high-tech goodies on the other.
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How to Maximize Your 401k
A recent survey suggests young workers are pretty interested in retirement planning, despite being the “I want it now” generation. TD Ameritrade surveyed more than 1,000 young professionals aged 18 to 34, and found 60% plan to contribute more regularly to a retirement or long-term savings account this year.
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Top Tips for Nailing the Job Interview
I recently spoke with Fred Ball, a career coach and author of Killer Interviews: Success Strategies for Young Professionals. He explains how young adults can score highest during an interview and leave employers wanting more.
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How Facebook Can Help You Save Money
Social networking has become America’s new favorite pastime. These platforms help us find new jobs and long-lost high school loves, spy on our neighbors, post pictures, and fan Betty White. But did you know social networking can help save you money, too.
