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My 7-year-old daughter has watched all three Presidential debates with me this election season and has also been acting out all things election-related for the past few weeks with her Presidential Candidate Barbie doll. I never expected to raise a girl who loves Barbie, but I've definitely got one on my hands. One great thing about Barbie, however, is that she does set in good example through this and her many other ambitious carrer choices. Here's a look at some of the other careers Barbie has had throughout the years: - Carolyn Castiglia

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Aries (March 21 - April 19) Your finances are moving forward too slowly, or not at all, and it's making you impatient for better times. There is not much you can do but wait -- and be thankful things aren't worse. Count your blessings rather than your money today. Today's Aries Reading: Free Sample Karma Reading

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Halloween can be a costly time of the year, especially since it's around the time when we start our Christmas shopping. If you love joining in the fun of Halloween but don't have a lot of spare cash to spend, there are many ways you can enjoy a memorable time without it costing the earth.

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Online bargain hunting is both frustrating and exciting. You're out to find a deal on something you love or need and you're determined to stick to your budget. Make price alerts your new best friend. With the power of price alerts by your side, you can easily monitor the changing prices on an item and know with confidence whether that "bargain" really is a steal.

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Know the Past. CamelCamelCamel has three sister sites that let you set price alerts for products on Amazon, BestBuy.com and Newegg.com. You don't need to register or give your email address to benefit from the site's tracking capabilities; it generates a unique URL you can visit to check for changes. If you do register, price alerts for all your tracked products can be sent to your email or Twitter account or show up in an RSS feed.

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The day it happens feels like a normal one-at first. Your boss calls you in for an impromptu meeting. Maybe it's a new client, you think. Then you hear, "I've got some bad news." A lump forms in your throat. "Business is slow and in this difficult economy, we are being forced to let you go." Shock and panic set in. Then comes the kicker, "It has nothing to do with your performance."

If this situation is all too familiar, you're not alone: 143,927 workers were affected by mass layoffs in April 2011 alone. It's happened to me…twice. As hard as it may seem at first, a pink slip is not the end of the world-and it may even be an opportunity to move forward faster than you otherwise would have. Here's how to keep your head held high in the toughest of times, from someone who's been there.

Keep Calm and Carry On

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