When Does Social Drinking Become At-Risk Drinking?
TIME Magazine
If you’re a young professional, drinking may play a large part in your life—whether it’s to unwind during happy hour or to sip some wine while at a YPC networking event. Alcohol is everywhere. How much is too much though?
Laptops’ Price Slide Continues.
BusinessWeek
I couldn’t believe this when I read it. A pretty decent laptop from Best Buy for under $300! Now that’s a steal. Maybe something good will come out of this crappy economy.
Using Social Media? Companies Are Checking In.
About.com: Job Searching
Of those companies that do online searches of prospective employees, 29 percent use Facebook, 26 percent use LinkedIn, and 21 percent use MySpace. Might want to take down that embarrassing picture from Friday night if you’re looking for a job.
9 Qualities That Will Rock Your Career.
Dumb Little Man
Think outside of the box, network, practice humility, and more. I love Dumb Little Man’s daily tips!
America’s Most Stressful Cities.
Forbes
Yep, the most stressful city in America: Chicago. What with the winter, it’s no wonder. Give yourselves a pat on the back for weathering the storm.
5 Reasons To Be Proud That You Majored In English.
Know Your Own Bone
Besides an impressive literature collection and mounds of notes journals, what could you possibly glean from majoring in English? Lots, according to this gal.
Check Your Financial Health In Two Minutes.
Consumerist
Did you know you shouldn’t pay more than 28% of your income for your mortgage or rent? Fact. And if you don’t invest your money yet or have much life insurance, your grade here will suffer (mine did). Still, it seems to be a pretty solid gauge.
Reduce Your Chances Of Getting Laid Off In A Down Economy.
Brand-Yourself.com
Turns out, it’s not just about sucking up to your boss. Check out these five tips.
Book Review: The Little Budget Travel Book.
Budgetpulse
We all love to travel. Check out this review of a book comprised of short little tips to help you save some benjamins on your next vacay.
Eight Great iPhone Apps For Managing Your Money.
fivecentnickel.com
The coolest app (even though it’s not really money management)? CardStar. You enter the number of each of your rewards or grocery cards (like your Jewel card, for example) into the system, and then everytime you shop, pull out your iphone and a scannable barcode will appear on the screen. How cool!
How To Be Rich And Not Be A Douchebag.
Under 30 CEO
The title says it all! The pictures are hilarious.
