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How to Prepare for Early Retirement

February 2, 2012

These days it is not altogether surprising to hear employees being offered and early retirement package. Most companies are looking at the bottom line. By offering this kind of deal to older employees, they don’t have to downsize. This is happening in every part of the business world — whether it is public or private [...]

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Move Up That Corporate Ladder

February 1, 2012

Do you currently work in an office as a low-level employee? Do you ever have dreams of rising up the ranks and becoming a Vice President someday? Maybe you have your sites set on the CEO. Whatever the case may be, if you’d like to rise to the top in a hurry, here’s some valuable [...]

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Trains and Automobiles In Southern California

January 30, 2012

A constant complaint in Southern California is that there isn’t a good public transportation system.  It’s not that we don’t have public transportation.  There are buses, trains and trolleys.  It’s clean, timely and affordable, but there  just isn’t enough. Not enough routes and not frequent enough. Challenges Density. There’s a good reason for the lack [...]

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Weekend Scoop: Sports Edition

January 29, 2012

There are two major sporting events today.  The men’s final at the Australian Open (tennis)and the Pro Bowl (football).  One was epic and  broke a record for the longest grand slam singles final.  We watched it in awe and amazement while downing coffee and croissants. This afternoon, it’ll be time for the NFL Pro Bowl [...]

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Declutter Challenge: Tempur-Pedic Travel Pillow Giveaway

January 28, 2012

Remember that declutter challenge I told you about recently. I have a lot of great items I received at BlogHer just taking up closet space. I’ve decided to start giving away one item a week here at Bucksome Boomer until i run out! Believe me that will take a while. It’s a win-win. I get [...]

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