Useful strategies for dealing with difficult people at work

We've all been there. Someone who constantly gets in the way every time we are trying to meet a deadline, end a meeting...or perhaps someone who puts others down to put themselves up. Just click on the title for some tips on how to deal with difficult people at work

5 hot spots for free career training

And couldn't we all use anything "free" in the current environment. Click on the title for more information...

8 fastest growing careers, in high demand for the future

From physician's assistant to video game designer...what are the "hot" careers right now? Click on the title to check it out.

5 Stimulus Plan Careers and Online Degrees

If you are interested in getting an online degree, these "stimulus plan" careers may be ideal in the current environment.
(source: Payscale Salary News)

Criminal Investigator - Improving public safety and creating law enforcement jobs is a major focus of the stimulus bill. If you feel inspired to serve your community and keep it safe, this could be a great career for you. Annual median income: $55,926 Online degree: Criminal Justice

Computer Programmer - Getting medical records from paper to online databases requires computer savvy people. Plus, this work is well-paid. And, job opportunities will abound well after the stimulus package money has run out. Annual median salary: $51,493 Online degree: I.T. / Computer Science

Project Supervisor, Health Care - President Obama's determination to have universal healthcare means that a lot of changes are coming to hospitals at the administrative level. Are you ready to take on these complex challenges? Annual median salary: $67,738 Online degree: Health Care Administration

Nurse - Providing healthcare for everyone requires that more workers be trained to care for people in need. This career cannot be outsourced and could likely survive any recession. Annual median salary: $54,243 Online degree: Nursing

Teacher - Stimulus funds are saving and supporting thousands of teaching jobs across the country. Emphasis on early childhood education and special learning programs could open doors for you. Annual median income: $43,282 Online degree: Education Science

* All salaries listed are median, annual salaries from PayScale's online salary database and include bonuses, profit sharing and commissions.

Fixing your financial mistakes

Whether you are drowning in debt or facing a foreclosure, you can turn things around. Here is what to do when you get into financial trouble. From how to catch up on late payments to clearing up your Chex-systems report, these tips will help just about everyone. Just click on the title for some ideas.

The safest place for savings; top 10 ways to get affordable health insurance

Click on the title for some great ideas about where to put your money in times like this.

Click HERE for ideas on affordable health insurance. These are ten solid options for personal health insurance.

MSN Careerbuilder's list of articles on resumes & cover letters

When do you need a cover letter? What are the most serious resume blunders? What are the 10 most vital resume fixes? What are the four things your resume shouldn't be without? Click on the title for articles on these and many more questions.

Best Moves in a Bad Economy

Can you beat a bear market? How do you deal with market fear & loathing? Finish this sentence: "At least 28 companies in the Fortune 150 are doing well enough to..."

Click on the title to find out the answers & more.

Know what you're worth

Whether you just want to know what you are worth at your current job, or you are looking at changing jobs, you need to know exactly what you are worth. Click on the title to find out what you should be earning.

Cost of Living analysis, and what is GigZig?

Click HERE to find out the cost of living for any area you are looking for a job in. And click HERE for that GigZig thing. Hint: it has something to do with how far you've come in the last five years at your job, or how far you could go in the next five years...