As a career coach, my work is all about examining people's lives and careers and making sense of the seeming randomness. I always start by asking clients to complete my Career Path Self-Assessment survey, which leads them to deeply examine their early selves, their previous jobs, and a variety of other important information. From this array of data, I can quickly uncover core life themes, roadblocks, unique skills and talents, and lost passions. I put this all together to help folks move away from work they dislike, towards more fulfilling and successful professional directions.

While it's very helpful to have a great career coach, the reality is that you can do this on your own. I've found after years of coaching that there are five core steps everyone can take to identify a more rewarding and exciting career that aligns with who they really are.

Why should you take these steps? Because you have the right to love what you do and do what you love. Everyone likes to say that

This past year was difficult for me. I don't believe money can buy happiness but it sure can make things easier. My Mom passed away November 16 and I couldn't afford to have an autopsy performed or for her cremation within the 330 days that the funeral home allowed. My husband, Jonathon Schmidt and I want to have a large family. We are in ferility treatments which are steep and adopting through the foster care system in our state can also be in the thousands of dollars. My daughter Anna wondered if I even read her Christmas list as said she was disappointed. I ran womensave and helped people recover 4 million in 4 years and received $50 in appreciation from one recipient. Long story short I had enough of being broke. I wanted a family, kids with Jon and a decent home. I am a research specialist and work with people on money and numbers. I study numbers extensively and am a high functioning autistic.
As such I came up with the electrostatic lottery. I informed the state of Michigan

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by Linda DiProperzio

Think you can't afford a vacation or a new car this year? You're not alone. These days, everyone's on a budget; but savvy shoppers know how to get what they want-often without spending a dime. Swapping is the new shopping, says Anneli Rufus, co-author of the book The Scavengers' Manifesto. "Things acquired for free-and a swap is essentially a free-for-all-are even more appealing when money is tight," she says. The best part: You don't need to look any further than online, where you can find dozens of swapping sites that let you trade items for no charge or a small fee. Whether you're in need of clothing, books or a quick getaway, check out the following sites to save a bundle. Photo credit: Thinkstock

Go on your dream vacation

Vacations are usually the first luxuries to go when funds are low. In fact, 55% of respondents to a recent Marist College poll said they did not book a summer trip in 2011, as compared to 52% in 2010. But who says pricey hotels are your

For many celebs New Year's Eve is seen as more of a payday than a time to celebrate with friends and family. If your name is familiar enough to the masses, you could be offered a pretty penny to simply make an appearance at a club and party with fans. But there are some celebs this year who are more interested in staying out of the glow of the spotlight rather than collect a big check.

A recent report from Fox News discusses Lindsey Lohan's decision to turn down all of the New Year's Eve offers (some rumored to be in the 6 figures) she received this year from clubs in an attempt to lay low and change her party girl image. Her decision may be a wise one since she is still on probation and probably wants to show the judge and jury that she's on track despite. Lohan, who also just posed for a highly publicized spread in Playboy magazine, plans to ring in the new year quietly at home with the help of a few friends.

According to a recent report from the New York Post, Ashton