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Think looks don't matter? Think again.

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The ugly truth: The more attractive you're perceived to be, the more you earn and are respected.

By Laura Sinberg

If you want to get a raise or a promotion, you might want to throw on a pair of heels and suck in that belly. Your looks can help--or hinder--your chances of getting a well-deserved promotion, regardless of qualifications, especially in a sour economy when advancements are few and hard to come by.

Women who advance most at work, studies agree, are more attractive, thinner, taller and have a more youthful appearance than their female colleagues who are promoted less often.

A+ back-to-school shopping tips

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By Katie Adams According to the National Retail Federation (NRF) back-to-school spending will total $47.5 billion. Four in five consumers say the

User post: Should a guy ever ask you if you have the money to go on a date?!

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Well I learned from the best that if I were ever to go on a date the man would of course have to pay! My name is Kameron, I'm 19, and just the other day my boyfriend of 5 months (he's 21) asked me if I'm going to bring money for myself to go out on our date Friday night. Yes, he was mad…

How to figure out what you're worth

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Ever wonder how much you’d earn if you changed jobs or careers? Curious about what your colleagues make, what your boss makes or what other people doing jobs like yours earn? Now there’s a way to find out. Or at least a way to get awfully close.

The secrets of smart freelancers: 5 questions for Michelle Goodman

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The freelance marketplace is simmering with activity. Those of us who have been at it for years are finding work from the very employers who have been showing employees the door. And many of those exiting employees are realizing that it's about time to acquire some freelancing skills -- whether for short-term survival or long-term livelihood.

When it comes to dispensing smart advice about freelancing, there is no greater guide than Michelle Goodman, author of the books, The "Anti 9-to-5 Guide" and "My So-Called Freelance Life." Not only does Goodman have the answers to the most vexing questions about freelancing, she is also a vocal advocate for the rights of freelancers, and for reminding independent workers to speak up for ourselves. Below is Goodman's wisdom on how to survive and thrive as a freelancer today.

Would you exercise more if you were paid?

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I went to the nutritionist again yesterday. I forgot to bring my foodlog, so it was actually a pretty decent meeting, because she had to believe me when I said that she would be happy...