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Only 37% of Americans Think They’ll Reach Their Retirement Savings Target

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million in savings to retire comfortably, according to Business Insider. The data stems from a survey published by Charles Schwab where only 37% of respondents believe it’s highly likely they’ll reach their retirement savings target. What’s going on: American workers estimate they’ll need $1.8

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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I had always meant to do a post on job searching and so I figured, why not now? AKA – Kiyomi’s 21-Step Job Hunt Strategy 1) Contact everyone you know in a personalized, positive, fun email When I first graduated college and whenever I am seeking new opportunities, I will literally email everyone I know.

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Tips for Vets Re-Entering the Civilian Workforce

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Joe Kearney retired from the Army in May after 23 years and has two words of advice for fellow veterans who will be looking for a job in the private sector: "Start early." Employers are vetted carefully to ensure that vets will get the support they need from a designated veteran advocate with the company, Weiss says. "A

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How Veterans Can Find a Job in the Private Sector

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Joe Kearney retired from the Army after 23 years and has two words of advice for fellow veterans who will be looking for a job in the private sector: "Start early." Employers are vetted carefully to ensure that vets will get the support they need from a designated veteran advocate with the company, Weiss says. "A

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Answering Reader Mail: Can an EA salary support a family?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Also look thru your employee handbook to save as much money as possible with your company matching 401k program and pre-tax contributions, employee discounts and perks, paid on going education, flexible spending accounts, etc. You should have 3 savings accounts - retirement, rainy day, and emergency. Do a great job.

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Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y?

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Heres the column I did for Gannett: They have been called unflattering names such as the “Entitlement Generation” or “Generation Me,” but young people seeking jobs these days may have a new name: realistic. Interning is supposed to get you ahead, to help you find a job but now it seems people are just taking advantage. I think so.

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My Boss Has Been Fired. Now what?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

My boss, the CEO, got fired in September last year and the company still hasn't started the process to replace him. The company has told me they value me and want me to stay on, but it's been seven months now and I don't have any work to do, despite offering my services to a variety of Partners. Look for a job CONFIDENTIALLY.