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The 6 Biggest Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Your 30s

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Allowing lifestyle creep “Spending is so visible because of social media and the internet,” Mahoney says. Chloe Moore, CFP and the Atlanta-based founder of Financial Staples, also cautions clients against buying a house that’s beyond their financial means. Moore suggests pushing beyond that to set aside 20% of the gross income.

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OMG! Could Technology be Ruining your Professional Reputation?

Tips From T. Marie

Clearly, e-mail communication has become a staple in the business world and social media is making leaps and bounds as well. Some companies have screened potential and current employees’ personal Facebook pages and individuals have even been fired for content posted on personal social media sites.

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7 Tips to Clean Up Your Digital Files

Jen Lawrence

When you find a spare few minutes, instead of scrolling social media, move a handful of files around. A good rule of thumb is if you would put the physical information together with a paperclip or staple, then they belong in a folder together. For example, “J Lawrence File Management Blog Article 102019.”

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Using Kickstarter to Fund a Space Elevator

Small Business Labs

Long the staple of science fiction - a space elevator plays a role in the most recent Star Trek picture -the science behind the space elevator is real.  LiftPort is an example.  Kickstarter has a project that is looking for funding to help with space elevator research.

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Behind the Follower Counts: What You Really Need to Know to Become an Influencer

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You’ve chosen the area you want to build influence in, for example travel, business or food. Do you only make food using kitchen staples? For example, a travel blogger might focus on destination tips, hotel reviews and airport hacks. For example, blog posts, podcasts and even YouTube videos. Social media.

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Productive Networking: 22 Ideas to Organize Business Cards for Effective Followup

Stephanie LH Calahan

When it's accepted, I go to their profile and download their vCard into Outlook, adding any other contact info by reading their business card (the vCard never has a phone number, for example.) Staple the cards into a little notebook, one card per page. I do as I advise people when I consult on business and social media etiquette.