Que$tion: On The Hunt?

Are you currently on the hunt for your next job, or will you wait until the recession is over?

Don't Feel Guilty About Hating Your Job

You’ve probably heard it a thousand times, “Be glad you have a job in this economy!” While it may be true that today, a job seems more like a luxury than a necessity, that does not change the fact that you hated your job prior to the fall of the economy, and you still do. But, because so many others would be happy to take your place, you cease all efforts at finding a new gig for now.

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Follow Your Favorite Expert to Financial Freedom

I have this thing called "The Book in My Bag" every month where I feature a book that I really tote everywhere with me and review. But not everyone can just go and pick-up a book at any time just because I say it's a must-read. However, with the internet, you don't have to pay to be financially literate and keep up with the latest. So, if you can't always purchase the books I recommend, you can always subscribe to your favorite financial guru's newsletters and/or follow them on Twitter and Facebook.

Lynette Khalfani-Cox, Author of Zero Debt: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom.
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Michelle Singletary, Author of Your Money and Your Man
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David Bach, Author of Smart Women Finish Rich
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Wise Words Wednesday

"Do today what others don't so you can do tomorrow what others won't."

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In Those Jeans

Like many companies, yours probably allows you to wear jeans a certain day of the week, likely Friday just for fun, or in exchange for a small donation to benefit charity. Perhaps it's for raising funds for departmental eat-ins and such. Whatever the case, the game to climbing to the top of the corporate ladder is still on. You don't want to allow this little privilege done wrong to be the reason you lose points with key people, or worse put you out of the game you're trying to win entirely.

Following are a few tips to keep your professional look comfortably tight, and more 9-to-5-ish.

* Pair your jeans with a boyfriend blazer. You'll still be able to enjoy casual Fridays comfortably while still maintaining a professional look. What's more, this look is not only a haute trend right now, but it's timeless.

* Keep it in the closet. It's best to save those for Saturday. Even the professionally cut-up cut-ups you didn't cut-up yourself but bought from your favorite retail store is better left for the weekend.

* The darker the denim, the sweeter the look. Distressed denim is not a good look here. So go with your darker jeans for casual Fridays. Another great jacket to try that's corporate America safe and stylish is the equestrian jacket.

* Don't try to sneak in. For many, for some when it comes to jeans, you might want to pull your tennis shoes out. But for work, you'll want to consider anything but. Sequined ballet flats are perfect when you want to give heels a rest. Also, the popular ankle boot is a smart choice too.

* Casual Fridays is a good excuse to go shopping. Well...it is your job we're talkin' here. If none of your denim really works for work, there's no need to go overboard and spend a bunch of money. But, it is an excuse to invest in some hot skinny new jeans!