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How to Survive a Layoff
I got laid off during the First Battle of the Dotcom in 2000, and immediately suffered crushing low self-esteem and started recasting everything that happened to me at my old office in a positive glow. For example, I'd get up in the morning, make coffee, take a sip, and then say to my roommate, "It's just not the same as the free coffee from work."
What Are Your Rights?My favorite thing about living in 21st century is that everyone has rights: patients, taxicab passengers, and yes, employees. Especially after a layoff, you'll want to know what yours are.
How to Prepare for a LayoffIf you're still employed, but think job loss is looming on your horizon, now's the time to prepare for the worst.
Should Salt Be Banned in Restaurant Food Preparation?So imagine my horror when I heard that New York Assemblyman Felix Ortiz has introduced a bill that would ban the use of salt in the preparation of restaurant food.
How to Follow a Low-Sodium DietIt's important to note here that no one is threatening to take away my salt shaker. I can still commit suicide by sodium if I choose. Or I suppose I could (sigh) use this as an excuse to become a healthier eater and blah, blah, blah.
10 Tips for Eating out on a DietIn all seriousness, eating out is where any healthy eating attempt of mine totally collapses. This is partly because I don't consider a whole box of pasta a single serving when I'm eating at home, but I'm pretty sure that's what they use when I'm eating out.
3 Tips to Maximize Itemized Tax DeductionsFor example, these three deductions, any of which could wind up saving you a ton of money.
Should You Itemize?The first year I decided to itemize, I wound up realizing that taking the standard deduction actually made a lot more sense. Of course, I was just out of college, made no money, and owned nothing. So that was simple. Depressing, but simple.
Tax Deductions for Charitable DonationsI've also spent upwards of two hours searching for a receipt, only to realize that donating to political candidates isn't tax deductible. I wish I could deduct for my time on that one. Maybe chalk it up to a loss?
Best and Worst of Oscar FashionActresses who won't be thanking their stylists: Diane Kruger, Zoe Saldana, and Charlize Theron. I still miss the days when Demi Moore would show up wearing bike shorts and a curtain, though.
