Stimulus Allocates Billions for Job-Training Opportunities
By John Rossheim, Monster Senior Contributing Writer With tens of millions of people unemployed or underemployed, and with blue-chip industries from automotive to banking in distress, the US workforce sorely needs help. So the new funding for job training provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) is a well-timed boon to American workers. “The [federal] workforce system will play a vital role in America’s economic recovery by assisting workers who are facing unprecedented challenges to retool their skills and reestablish themselves in viable career paths,” said Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis in a statement.Stimulus Act Benefits for the Unemployed
from monster.com By Margot Carmichael Lester, Monster Contributing Writer A number of provisions to help the unemployed are included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), and here’s a list of some of the major benefits. Offerings vary greatly by state, so check with your local unemployment office to find out what exactly is available to you. Increased Unemployment Benefits The ARRA funds a new temporary Federal Additional Compensation program that suggests states up the unemployment benefit $25 per week for the period beginning February 22, 2009.Fashion Tip #3: Preperation Shopping for a Vacation
This is the time of year when the Travel Bug hits. Planning the Annual summer getaways are in full force. We all knowing the state of the economy, going on a vacation is a sacrifice let alone having to shop for it.Fashion Tip #2: Going Green Fashion
Going Green Fashion. Eco-Friendly is definitely the way to go. It's affordable and you will always be helping out the environment.Fashion Tip #1: Monday Extended
As I mentioned in Fashion Tip Monday, budgeting can help control the impulse buys. Money and Style go hand in hand. No Finances, No Fashion it's that simple.Fashion Tip #1: Monday
Fashion Tip: Monday is a new section that I am starting within my site. Every Monday there will be a new fashion tip to start your week off right. Fashion Tip #1: Before you spending a dollar, you need a budget in place.Addicted to thrift or consignment shops? Indulge while staying online: Goodwill.com
For those of us "addicted" to thrift/ consignment shops, I have used the online (auction) version of one of my favorite thrift stores: Goodwill! The "brick and mortar" stores are all of the East Coast of the US. But, you can shop an of them online: http://www.shopgoodwill.com Also, your sales go toward a "Good Turn" for the needy in the local communities!25 Ways to Save Money (from WebMd and Good Housekeeping)
25 Ways to Save Money WebMD Commentary from "Good Housekeeping" MagazineBy Stephanie Nelson & Lisa Goff http://women.webmd.com/features/25-ways-save-money?ecd=wnl_wmh_030909 Lots of small savings can add up big. These easy penny-pinching tricks let you preserve more of your paycheck. Food and Drug Items 1.2 Thrifty Tips
Shop Around... Since pharmacies may charge widely different prices for the same medicine, call several. When taking a drug for a long time, also consider calling mail-order pharmacies, which often charge lower prices.Make Your Own Lemon Scented Cleaner
Clean your glass shower: To clean the glass in your shower easily, apply lemon juice to the glass with a sponge. Then, take newspaper and wipe the lemon juice off the glass. It will be clean and sparkle with no scrubbing!Top Brands
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