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Oct 01

Problems with TD Bank continue

Posted By Tracy
01 October 2009 / 3:36 pm
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Computer glitches have caused continues problems at TD Bank. The bank was experiencing an overnight transaction posting delay, TD Bank spokeswoman , Rebecca Avecedo said Wednesday. The delay occurred after the banks converted their two systems to one over the weekend, she said.The bank hoped to have it fixed by Wednesday evening. But it seems that some [...]

Sep 30

Survive and Thrive

Posted By Tracy
30 September 2009 / 6:42 pm
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Every Wednesday on NBC10’s “Survive and Thrive” we bring you a half-hour filled with money saving tips, expert financial advice, a list of open jobs in our area, plus much more to help you and your family survive and thrive during these tough financial times. In case you missed today’s show, you can find helpful [...]

Aug 05

Dust off Your Trinkets and Earn Cash

Posted By Tracy
05 August 2009 / 8:52 am
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If you think you may have some hidden treasures in your attic, you just might want to dust them off to earn some cash. The Great Treasure Hunt Antique and Collectible Roadshow is at the Hampton Inn in King of Prussia today until Saturday to appraise and buy antiques.
Each week, they visit different cities, and [...]

Aug 03

Solution Side: Cash for your Old Gadgets

Posted By Tracy
03 August 2009 / 11:22 am
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Today we’ll answer a viewer’s question about a website where you can sell or recycle your old gadgets like cell phones and iPods. It’s called gazelle.com. You plug in the make and model of your gadget, and the site gives you an estimate of how much they’ll pay you. They send you an envelope, then you send [...]

Jul 28

Make Money in the Comfort of Your Own Home

Posted By Tracy
28 July 2009 / 7:42 pm
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Many people, especially stay at home parents, are looking for ways to make a little extra cash without leaving the house. A website called eHow.com allows you to do just that- you simply write articles about things you know how to do…and in return, you make money. It’s completely free to sign up and businesses [...]

Jun 22

Laid off, Fired, or Retired?

Posted By Tracy
22 June 2009 / 8:50 am
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Whether you are laid off, fired, retired, or afraid of losing your job, these experts will offer you some strategies for your job search- everything from your appearance to interview techniques to managing your personal finances. 
http://money.cnn.com/2009/06/22/news/economy/job_makeover.moneymag/index.htm?section=money_topstories 

Jun 14

Jobs coming to South Jersey

Posted By Tracy
14 June 2009 / 11:58 am
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We all know jobs are hard to come by right now, but good news- a new $25 billion “Recovery Zone Bond” program will bring between 3-4,000 jobs to South Jersey. 
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/20090613_Recovery_Zone_stimulus_means_jobs__N_J__officials_say.html?cmpid=16339736 

Jun 11

Where Job Openings are Hiding

Posted By Tracy
11 June 2009 / 11:25 am
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Sure there are tons of search engines for current job openings, but is that your best bet when looking for a job? According to some new research, over 80% of job openings are not advertised and the companies rely on current employees for referrals… so networking is crucial. Also, you may have better luck by [...]

Jun 11

High Paying Jobs that don’t Require a College Education

Posted By Tracy
/ 11:21 am
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Jobs are hard to come by, especially for those who don’t have a college education, but good news is there are a number of blue collar jobs that pay very well AND are in high demand right now…
http://www.forbes.com/2009/06/10/paying-blue-collar-leadership-jobs.html?feed=rss_news

Jun 09

Another Small Business Success

Posted By Tracy
09 June 2009 / 11:04 pm
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After attending NBC10’s Small Business Seminar, Kathy started to build her small baking business called Kathy’s Just Desserts. The odds were stacked against her, but seven years later she’s a successful entrepreneur. Kathy says after a layoff, “You can either think, oh this is terrible or you can think of it as an opportunity”…needless to [...]