May 2009 Archives

Most of us will be asked to write a letter of recommendation at one time or another. However, it's not always easy to find the right words. Sometimes, it's difficult to just get started!

Whether the reference letter is for a job, a scholarship, a grant, or some other opportunity, there are some key points you will want to make when writing your letter of recommendation.

Why? Because the better your letter is, the more likely your friend or relative will get what it is they are seeking.

Here are the most important things you will want to include when writing a letter of recommendation or reference letter for a friend or colleague...

When cash is low, barter is better. 

More people are turning to online barter exchange these days in lieu of purchasing items with cash. 

When you barter, if you have something laying around you can get rid of (or perhaps a service you can perform), you simply do that in exchange for items you need. 

Here are the best bartering sites and a little about the basics of bartering for newbies...

What types of jobs are minimum wage jobs? 

...You might be surprised!
 
Below you will find:

• some minimum wage jobs that most people wouldn't think of
   
• some high-paying jobs that most people wouldn't realize
   
• some tips for moving beyond minimum wage jobs

There are times when making use of a hotel for periods longer than, say, a week would make sense.

Whether it be because of employment circumstances, moving, or even an extended vacation, an extended stay at a hotel or motel may be just the answer you're looking for when it comes to finding a cost-effective solution to your housing needs.

The big question becomes: are extended stay hotels a practical option?