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Brain Teaser…
A butcher stands 5 feet, 11 inches tall
and wears size 11 shoes. What does he
weigh?
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Odd Interview Questions
Glassdoor.com reports that companies
are getting creative in asking job
interview questions. Prepare yourself in
case you get asked something like this:
“If you were to get rid of one U.S
state, which would it be and why?”
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“How many cows are in Canada?”
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“How many quarters would you need
to reach the height of the Empire
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“What songs best describe your work
ethic?”
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Are You A Shopaholic?
You may be addicted to shopping if you
show these warning signs:
You get a high from buying things
You buy things you don’t need
You lie about what you bought or
how much you spent
Your spending habits cause
relationship issues
You feel guilty about your shopping
Online help is available at such sites as
www.debtorsanonymous.org
or
www.shopaholicsanonymous.org.
Save Money For Retirement
Save your age plus two zeros every
year. If you’re 30, save $3,000. Have
your bank automatically transfer the
amount to savings each year.
Smart Financial Moves For
Soon-To-Be Parents
About to add to your family? Here are insurance and savings tips:
Review your health insurance
before
you get pregnant (if
possible).
Most group health plans must cover maternity care, but
87 percent of individual plans do not. Under health care reform, in
2014, maternity and newborn services must be covered by all new
plans sold to individuals and small businesses and by plans sold on
state-based insurance exchanges. If you don’t have insurance for
the child, see options at
www.insurekidsnow.gov
.
Purchase adequate life insurance.
Experts suggest you want to
have around $250,000 of life insurance per child. Estimate how
much you’ll need at
www.lifehappens.org
.
Invest in a 529 savings plan for your child’s education.
A
“moderate” college budget for an in-state public college is between
$15,000 and $20,000 per year, while a moderate budget at a private
college can be up to $45,000 each year. Learn about 529 plans and
use the college cost calculator at
www.collegesavings.org
.
Prevent A Home Electrical Fire
According to the U.S. Fire Administration, home electrical
problems cause more than 26,000 fires a year, half of which involve
electrical wiring.
Call an electrician if you have any of the following:
Problems with blowing fuses or tripping circuit breakers.
Discolored, cracked, or warm wall outlets or switches (if you see
sparks, make the call as soon as possible).
A burning smell or rubbery odor from an appliance.
Flickering lights.
Take these precautions:
Make sure your smoke detectors are working properly.
Replace old or damaged appliance cords immediately.
If buying a used appliance, ask if it has been tested for safety.