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5 Ways to Save Money This Holiday Season (Without Disappointing Anyone)

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So, the holidays and all the cheerful “requirements” that come with it, from gift-giving for dozens of people to taking time off work, can just add another layer of stress in a season meant for joy and relaxation. The Associated Press (AP) reported that spending had slowed in October , ahead of the holiday season.

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The Love Languages at Work: The 5 Languages of Appreciation

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Berkeley reported that there are more than five love languages , and people might struggle to fit cleanly within the parameters of the five love languages. Researchers concluded that the love languages are helpful for increasing male and female satisfaction rates in relationships when they are paired with self-regulatory behaviors.

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Paying Candidates for Interviews: What Should Be Covered and Why?

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William Stonehouse III, president and co-founder of Crawford Thomas Recruiting, has an eye on the trend of paying for interviewing expenses. One offering company she turned down had required her to fly at her own expense, which she says felt “a bit crummy.” Stonehouse says he’s even seen this happen in the form of gift cards.

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Webinar Employee Expense Reimbursements: Compliance Workshop

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Get educated now on the new rules of employee expense reimbursements! Employee Expense Reimbursements: Compliance Workshop. The legal and financial risks of mishandling employee expense reimbursements have spiked in recent years. Plus, get an expert's advice on the best practice for reporting and processing them.

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5 Productivity Products and Services to Boost Company Morale

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record in 2022 , reporting they’ve sold Apple watches to 30% of iPhone users—an unprecedented success rate. If you are superstitious, go for the money tree instead, which also makes a fun boss or employee gift around the holidays. It has pages and calendar months to log events and expenses. Or, try a fiddle leaf fig.

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8 Pieces of Financial Advice for New College Graduates

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Some people refer to this as an emergency fund , but it is essentially three to six months’ worth of living expenses you can use to pay for essentials if you lose your income or get hit with unexpected bills, such as a car repair or medical emergency. If you received money as graduation gifts, that is a perfect start to an emergency fund.

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Gifting Etiquette at the Office: What NOT To Do!

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Guest Post from Fox News/Jacqueline Whitmore, CSP: Before you run out and by a bank-breaking gift for your boss, it's important to know what message your gift may be sending. Expensive doesn't always mean better; in fact most of the time buying the boss a pricey present can make you look bad.

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