For recruiters, it can seem as though there’s never enough time in the day. Combing through hundreds of resumes, posting jobs to multiple websites, conducting effective interviews, and keeping everything organized is a daunting task. However, utilizing a website like ZipRecruiter is a great way to streamline these tasks. It offers a fast and easy way to get your postings in front of millions of candidates, and you can manage all potential applicants through an online interface.
David BakkeDavid started his own personal finance blog, YourFinances101, in June of 2009 and published his first book on ways to save more and spend less called "Don't Be A Mule..." Since then he has been a regular contributor for Money Crashers. He lives just outside Atlanta, GA and most all of his free time is taken up by his amazing three year old son, Nicholas.
ZipRecruiter Review – Job Posting Site for Employers
David Bakke
Match.com Review – Best Online Dating Site?
David Bakke
It’s been a few years since I’ve used online dating sites, and the scene has certainly changed. However, one constant is that Match.com remains a leader among sites that help you find that special someone. In fact, the site is now better than ever. By using a 72-hour free trial, I was able to dig into Match.com to see first-hand the significant improvements that have been made to the site in the past several years.
SavvyMoney Review – Plans to Pay Off Debt Fast (DebtGoal)
David Bakke
The biggest key to enhancing your financial profile is simple: You need to pay down and eliminate credit card and personal debt. While this can be an overwhelming task to tackle, online tools can help you achieve your goals.
One such online tool is SavvyMoney (formerly DebtGoal.com). By utilizing one of their plans, you can pay down and eliminate debt without having to increase your monthly income. There are plenty of ways you can generate more revenue, but to speed up the process of climbing out of debt, SavvyMoney is an option worth considering.
Volusion Review – All-in-One Ecommerce Web Hosting & Shopping Cart
David Bakke
For online business owners, finding the right shopping cart software can be a difficult decision to make. Furthermore, trying to educate yourself on the wide variety of available online shopping carts can be an ineffective use of your time.
Volusion claims to offer the world’s #1 shopping cart software to accept payments from your customers and clients. It is easy to use, and comes with knowledgeable technical support to assist you along the way.
Key Features
- Templates. Volusion offers more than 120 free templates to choose from for your online store.
18 Great WD-40 Uses for Around the House
David Bakke
It’s a safe bet you’ve heard of and used WD-40, an oil which can be used as a cleaning product, lubricant, and anti-corrosive solution. Its name actually stands for “Water Displacement – 40th Attempt.” The creator of the product sought to concoct a formula designed to prevent corrosion, and he perfected it, as you may have guessed, on his 40th attempt.
WD-40 performs five basic functions: It cleans, displaces moisture, penetrates, lubricates, and protects. These functions can be expanded for use on a variety of items in and around your home.
ReadyForZero Review – Get Out of Debt Faster, On Your Own
David Bakke
Far too many people are under the mistaken notion that credit card debt is a simple fact of life. I was under this impression for many years until I finally decided to do something about the debt that was negatively affecting my life. It was a wise decision, as the financial doors that open to you once you commit to paying off all credit card debt are wide and plentiful.
To help you achieve this goal, there is a website called ReadyForZero, a gimmick-free, online financial program that helps you manage, reduce, and eliminate debt.
SaveUp Review – Earn Prizes for Saving Money & Reducing Debt
David Bakke
Although you can generate some extra income by using cash back credit cards (and making sure to pay off your balance in full every month), I recently discovered a website where it actually pays to save money rather than spend it: SaveUp.
SaveUp is a free tool that links directly to your bank account. Every time you either save money or pay down debt, the site issues credits which can be used toward opportunities to win cash and other prizes. Additionally, the site features a section that offers tips and advice on all things financial.
How to Write & Publish an eBook and Sell It for Profit
David Bakke
Since bursting onto the market in 2007, digital reading devices have become incredibly popular. The first version of the Amazon Kindle sold out in just over five hours, and late last year, Amazon announced that, for the first time ever, ebook sales surpassed that of paperback books.
With the advent of the new Amazon Kindle book reader, now is a great time for authors to capitalize on ebook sales.
Benefits of eBooks
eBooks come with many benefits when compared to traditional printed books. Publishing costs are significantly reduced, revenue-splitting is minimal, and there are no shipping costs. Also, you can target the marketing of an ebook to a core group of readers.
Cyber Monday Online Shopping Guide 2011 – Best Websites & Deals
David Bakke
Although Black Friday is a great day to get your holiday shopping done, don’t forget about Cyber Monday. In 2010, consumers spent over a billion dollars on Cyber Monday and sales that day topped Black Friday sales by 31.1%.
More and more, consumers are opting for the convenience of online shopping. But things can get a little crazy even online, and a little direction on where to find the best deals by category can help. Although most of these stores are solely Internet-based, keep in mind that many brick and mortar retailers will offer special pricing for their products on Cyber Monday as well.
Top 8 Cyber Monday Shopping Tips to Score the Best Deals
David Bakke
Even with the most comprehensive and organized shopping strategy, you’re likely to encounter a few snags while seeking the best Black Friday deals. You may miss out on an advertised doorbuster sale, traffic may put you behind schedule, and frankly, you may just get tired and go home early.
If this happens, don’t despair. There will be a fresh set of enticing deals available online on Cyber Monday.
To rack up the savings and stay within your budget, follow these Cyber Monday shopping tips.
Top 20 Black Friday Shopping Tips to Snag the Best Deals
David Bakke
As the holiday season quickly approaches, so too does the biggest shopping day of the year: Black Friday! One of my side businesses involves online reselling, so capitalizing on every deal possible is paramount to its success. In fact, shopping on Black Friday is more than an annual ritual for me – it’s a professional necessity.
Over the years, I’ve come to consider myself a Black Friday expert. But you don’t need years of experience to get the very best deals. Use these tips to tackle your holiday shopping like a pro to get the best deals with the least amount of stress.
Online Dating Pros and Cons – 5 Best Sites & Tips
David Bakke
Eight months after going through a divorce and becoming a single father, I recently decided to get back into the dating game. My free time, however, is at a premium, considering that I work a full-time day job and run two side businesses from home. I’ve never been one to hang out at bars, so I decided to give online dating a whirl. Let me tell you, it has been an interesting ride to say the least.
How to Negotiate & Lower Your Apartment Rent Payments (Without Moving)
David Bakke
For most home renters, rent checks are the biggest expense of a monthly budget, and you probably think of it as a fixed cost – a set rate that doesn’t seem at all flexible. Sure, you might have had a chance to get a discount before you signed the lease, but once you’re there, you simply write the check out each month and forget about it.
For household costs like groceries and utilities, if you’re frugal, you’ll keep looking for ways to cut back. For rent, however, most people assume that the only way to lower the cost is to move to a cheaper place.
How to Buy a Car – 15 Essential Tips to Get the Best Deal
David Bakke
I loathe the process of having to buy a new car. Dealing with pushy, overbearing car salesmen can be extremely frustrating. As a result, I do whatever I can to avoid buying a car. I perform all recommended DIY car maintenance checks, I keep my vehicle for as long as I can, and I consolidate my trips both to save on gas and decrease wear and tear on my car.
However, buying a car at some point in time is a reality that we all have to face. I’ve compiled a list of several important car buying steps that you should follow. Heeding the advice in this article will help you save money, get the best deal, and hopefully, reduce the amount of stress involved with purchasing a vehicle.
VIPRE Antivirus & Anti-Spyware Software Review
David Bakke
There are plenty of free antivirus software programs available, but they won’t provide your computer with comprehensive protection. And unfortunately, many paid software programs will decrease the performance of your personal computer. Purchasing the more popular brand name antivirus programs can cause issues, too. VIPRE Antivirus software is a comprehensive antivirus solution that’s well worth a look.
VIPRE (Virus Intrusion Protection Remediation Engine) is designed to optimize the overall performance of your home computer by combining antivirus and anti-spyware together into one powerful tool. This combination of technologies makes it easier to protect your PC from hackers and identity thieves. VIPRE also provides powerful protection against today’s highly complex malware threats. Finally, since the software doesn’t take up a lot of space, the resource headaches caused by the older antivirus programs aren’t a problem with VIPRE.
