By Suze Orman

Q: I'm a 51-year-old massage therapist, and while I love my job, my body hurts from the hard physical work. I'm considering going back to school to get a nursing degree. I have around $80,000 in savings from an inheritance and $100,000 in equity in my home. But I'm also the single parent of a college-bound 14-year-old daughter. Should I change careers now?

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A: It's likely that you'll be working into your 60s, so if you can't imagine staying with massage long-term, now is a fine time to make a switch. Given the high demand for skilled nurses, it's likely that you'll be able to find full-time work. My suggestion? Focus on your education, not your daughter's. Your financial security must take precedence. If becoming a nurse helps you better support yourself, that's the best move for you both.

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Billions of people are taking to the social web. More important than ever before is minding your Ps & Qs online to do your best to not offend someone unintentionally. Figuring out what to say and when to say it can be tricky. We connected with netiquette expert Julie Spira for these quick etiquette tips:

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Facebook Netiquette:
Steer clear of the 'drive-by tagging syndrome'. Do NOT tag somebody in a photo where they are unflattering or in a photo or video where they don't appear.

Email Netiquette:
Never write an email when you're angry, upset or late at night when you're tired.
You might send it to the wrong person or you may regret it in the morning. Send it to yourself if you're upset and read it the next day. You may want to tone it down because you can't take it back and it can be forwarded to just about anybody.

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By Chad Brooks | LiveScience.com

Parents wanting to give their children a leg up in the workforce can start early by giving them a simple name like Michael, Tom, Jane or Mary, new research suggests.

A study by professors at the University of Melbourne and New York University revealed that people with simple, easy-to-pronounce names were more likely to be favored for a promotion at work.

"The effect is not due merely to the length of a name or how foreign-sounding or unusual it is, but rather how easy it is to pronounce," said Simon Laham, the study's lead author from the University of Melbourne

In the first study of its kind, researchers analyzed how the pronunciation of names can influence impression formation and decision-making.

The findings were especially strong among lawyers, with attorneys with more pronounceable names rising more quickly to superior positions in their firm hierarchies.

New York University's Adam Alter, who conducted the law firm analysis, sa

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In this economy, jobs are hard to find. It's tough to secure an interview, and if you do, there is still no guarantee you'll get the job.

Lifechangers has assembled a list of simple tips to help you land the job you've always wanted, from the beginning of the job process, to the end!

The Guide:

#1: Understanding Job Descriptions

Job descriptions may give subtle clues about the type of work environment you might find at that company and the type of traits they are looking for in a potential candidate.

Here is a list of commonly used job listing phrases and how to decode them:

"Lots of Growth Opportunity": This statement is a favorite among start-up companies with big dreams and small budgets. What they often don't tell you is that they expect you to work for minimal pay in exchange for the "opportunity" to grow. Before you get sucked in by a phrase like this, make sure that the company is actually one where you can see yourself working for a long time.

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Our experts show you how to make the perfect impression and score your dream job.

1. "The interview starts the moment you enter the building," says Barbara Safani, president of Career Solvers in Manhattan. Don't crack gum in the elevator, and be nice to the assistant, who may speak up if you're not.

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2. Don't use an interview to find out about the company's basic products and services, which you should research in advance. Instead, "prepare questions about the company's culture and its most pressing business challenges," says career consultant Nancy Collamer.

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3. "Sometimes it's more compelling to show people what you've done," suggests Collamer. If you edited an online newsletter at your former job, print out a copy; if you organized a successful fund-raiser, bring promotional materials or a few photos in a binder.

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After you're done: A

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