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5 Long-Term Financial Goals and How to Achieve Them

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In addition to your own contributions, many children receive cash gifts for birthdays or holiday presents over the years. Most people use a mortgage to buy real estate, but many mortgage lenders ask for at least 20% of the purchase price as a down payment. Automate your savings to ensure you consistently contribute to your goals.

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Planning the Perfect Holiday Party: Guest Blog

Laughing all the Way to Work

The holiday season is one of the most exciting times of year in the office. The big holiday party gives coworkers a chance to see another side of their office mates, it's a great bonding experience, and you get to meet everyone's significant other. But someone's got to plan the extravaganza, right?

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Customer satisfaction getting worse among large retailers

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According to statistics, all economic sectors were down, but large companies still have the definitive edge simply because they can offer lower prices than their smaller competition. As an example, just by mere marketing and price competition the Kindle far outsells the Nook. For instance, Barnes and Noble can not compete with Amazon.

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Customer satisfaction getting worse among large retailers

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According to statistics, all economic sectors were down, but large companies still have the definitive edge simply because they can offer lower prices than their smaller competition. As an example, just by mere marketing and price competition the Kindle far outsells the Nook. For instance, Barnes and Noble can not compete with Amazon.

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Customer satisfaction for retailers at all time high

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The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) report examined the implications of both e-commerce and retail businesses concluding that better customer service, discounting of prices, and lower gasoline prices offset a drop in Internet sales.

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What happened to customer service at Sears?

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Consumers driven by finding the lowest prices will ultimately buy online; stores like Sears therefore have to concentrate on their showrooms and presenting superior products, “wow” customer service, and follow-up service and repairs to build customer loyalty and referrals. The cost of repairs seem even more contentious.

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Is it that time of the year already?

Laughing all the Way to Work

When it gets closer to the course date and it doesnt look like they will fill the seats, they offer the course at a cheaper price. I have asked for a raise however, but it was after I considered a move somewhere else and wasnt sure I wanted to go, so gave my employer a chance to match the new salary and they did. Excellent material!