Personal Finance Roundup

Why I Prefer Living Rural [The Simple Dollar] “I yearn for a life with fewer distractions and more opportunities to dig deep into the things most important to me, and I also yearn for a life with a lower cost of living and a lower need to earn a mountain of money.”

What To Do When You’ve Got Too Much Debt [The Digerati Life] “Here are few tips to look into if you are preparing to face your growing debt.”

4 money rules you should break [MSN Money] “Low interest rates and a rebounding economy make now a good time to ignore a few old-school financial axioms – and reap benefits such as more savings and less debt.”

Small companies are fertile ground for job seekers [CNN Money] “Hiring is starting to pick up again at firms with fewer than 500 employees. If you have only big-company experience, here’s how to sell yourself.”

How to Investigate Your Potential Future Boss [US News] “Here are a few ways to find out a bit more about your potential supervisor.”

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