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Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) Book collecting: Rare books: 1 of 6
Rare books aren't just old. They aren't just limited in quantity. For a book to be rare, it must be scarce, coveted, and in decent condition for its age as well. Otherwise, the book will add little value to your library beyond just pure reading material or acting as the occasional paperweight. A book may be hard to find or v... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Games (Other) What playing Zelda taught me about economics: 1 of 6
You might not think at first that educational economic concepts would surface in a series of video games about an elfin hero who quests about fighting monsters and casting spells. Yet from his earliest adventures, the character Link has been shelling out the local currency of rupees to buy items, play the lottery, and even b... More..
Education > College Courses & Majors Deciding if a business degree is right for you: 7 of 39
What makes business degrees so popular? They can provide you with a safe yet flexible career path, they can be applied to any industry, and the requirements to get the degree will give you a good overview of the different facets of a company. But like any area of study, some people are better suited than others to pursue a b... More..
Business > Leadership Strategies The basics of strategic planning and vision: 2 of 11
Strategic planning and vision help you to look at the grand scheme of your business and determine its overall direction. It's easy to get lost in the numbers of today and yesterday, such as your financial statements and sales reports, but you need a way to put that data into context. You probably already use budgets and fore... More..
Computers & Technology > Online Shopping & Trade How to bid on eBay the smart way: 5 of 27
The wait before you find out whether you've won something on eBay can be agonizing. Your heart pounds from all of the unknowns: Did I win the lot? Did someone outbid me? Well, the strongest strategy you can use for your bid is actually a combination of two things: the phenomenon known as sniping, and your own personal limit.... More..
Hobbies & Games > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts Why take up scrapbooking as a hobby: 5 of 27
Scrapbooking can be rather expensive and time-consuming as hobbies go, so why should you consider taking it up? Because, as many avid crafters have found, the benefits of scrapbooking are numerous. Creativity Scrapbooking enables you to capture your experiences and memories in a creative way. Like a photo album, journal, and... More..
Jobs & Careers > Resumes & Cover Letters Fundamentals of a good resume: 6 of 32
A resume is an employer's first glimpse into who you are and how you might fit with their company. You need to intrigue and impress them enough to secure an interview. But how can you be sure that you've got a good resume on your hands? A resume is far more than just a list of your accomplishments and experience. This simple... More..
Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) Book collecting: 4 of 21
Books are wonderful to collect because they are intrinsically useful (that is, they're not only nice to look at, but they're good for reading too) and if a book isn't rare now, it could be eventually. As you build up your collection into a personal library, it provides tasteful and functional decor, plus your rare books can ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Tips for writing poetry: 5 of 25
Skillful poets can take something that you walk past everyday and describe it in a way that makes you look at it with new eyes. With so many types of poetry out there, how can you write a poem that can have this sort of impact? Consider this: If someone could summarize your poem or paraphrase it in prose and achieve the same... More..
Personal Finance > Retirement How to set up a Roth IRA: 1 of 5
Roth IRAs have become the most recent buzzword in the realm of saving up for retirement. They are a specific type of IRA, or Individual Retirement Account, that can surely help even the most reluctant investor get closer to their fantasy of days spent reading or hitting the golf course. In an economy of constant spending and... More..