Entries Tagged as ‘Career’

September 15, 2009

Should I Enroll in My Company’s 401(k) Plan?

YES. (Note to readers: I considered writing an entire article on the nuances of why young professionals do and don’t take advantage of company 401(k) retirement plans and why you should contribute to one. I read a lot of whiny articles and blog posts about confusing paperwork and not having “extra” money to put toward [...]

March 12, 2009

Job Schmob. Resumes & Cover Letters 101.

Because I understand that half of the path to financial independence is making money (the other half = not squandering it) and because job hunting season is in full swing on campus, here’s a quick refresher on resumes and cover letters. Resumes No longer than ONE PAGE. Font -  Standard  (Times New Roman, Arial, etc..) [...]