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Friday, May 09, 2008 BusinessLincoln MKZ: Not bad for the bucks By Frank S. Washington When it comes to Lincoln, it's a matter of whether the glass is half full or half empty. More Coached out? Congratulations. Now what? By Julie Desmond Is your manager looking over your shoulder? Are you being introduced to a vast assortment of activity reporting tools? Do you find the job classifieds on your desk when you arrive every morning? Congratulations. You're being coached out. More Help mom plan for financial security As Mother's Day approaches, it's worth noting that most women still face significantly more hurdles to achieving financial security than do men, especially at retirement. A few statistics say it all: More References: Available on request? By Julie Desmond A reader asked, "I want to keep my resume to one page. Do I have to add the standard 'References on request' line to my resume?" The short answer is no, you do not need that line on your resume. Few resumes state, 'Resumes not available on request,' and you are not facing any competition from those that do. More A call to save By Deneen D. Stewart One hundred thirty million Americans soon will begin receiving tax rebates in the mail, thanks to the economic stimulus package that recently made it through Congress. Individuals making less than $75,000 should expect $600. Families with incomes under $150,000 will get $1,200, plus $300 per child. More PTAC director named SBA MN Veteran Small Business Champion of the Year  Sherri Komrosky, Program Director, Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), was recently named the Minnesota Veteran Small Business Champion of the Year for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). She was honored Thursday, May 1 at an awards reception highlighting SBA's Small Business week winners.More MicroGrants partners with The African Chamber of Commerce for its Grant Giving Initiative By Ndze Ntuv Evaristus Tunka MicroGrants, a non-profit organization that awards weekly grants to small businesses and entrepreneurs, recently held an information session at the conference room of 1st Cup Cafe in South Minneapolis with immigrant small business owners to educate them on business strategies and some other funding methods to improve and expand their businesses. More Gas tax – Your issue By Jo Ann Brown – Author – Getting Started On Your 401(k) Plan As a consumer, you can make changes in your lifestyle that decrease your gas consumption and improve your gas mileage. Consider the following: More Take action for economic stimulus rebate check By Rosemary Heins Attention low-income workers, social security and certain veterans' benefit recipients: File tax returns this year! More Despite falling home values, homeownership still just a dream for many Minnesotans According to a newly released set of state and county-specific reports by the Minnesota Housing Partnership (MHP), many workers still cannot afford to buy a home in Minnesota despite recent declines in home prices. Furthermore, the home sale price-trend since 2000 shows a sizable overall increase. More |
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