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How to ask for vacation days (Word-for-word email script)

The holidays are coming up. You send your boss an email asking to take a few days off for vacation. But what do they say? “Sorry, we have too much going on. We’ll need you here." Today, I want to help you use your PTO vacation days without any pushback. You’ll even get something at the end of ...

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How to write a perfect follow-up email after an interview (including 3 word-for-word scripts)

The best thing you can do to improve your chances of landing the job: Sending an interview follow-up email. If you’re in a hurry, here is a quick example of a perfect follow-up email: Not only does it show you’re courteous, but also that you’re willing to take action for your job. There’s a bit more ...

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How to talk to people (even if you don’t know what to say)

You’ve probably been there before: You walk up to a group of friends talking. Stand there awkwardly while waiting for one of them to notice you. Wish for death. You start telling a story to a group of people and — in the middle of it — realize the story sucks. Continue anyway. You go to an event and instead of ...

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The best time of year to buy a car in 2019

Last week, I gave you the exact systems to help you negotiate lower car insurance rates. Now, I want to talk about another aspect of buying a car that many don’t consider: the best time of year to buy a car. The best time of year to buy a car (aka the thing salespeople don’t want to tell ...

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How to get college scholarships in 2019 (how I got $100,000+)

How to get scholarships in 3 easy steps Step 1: Adopt a robust "scholarship application mindset" Step 2: Learn to find the scholarships that will pay THOUSANDS Step 3: The only application strategy worth doing How to get letters of recommendations How to write a college application essay that stands out Key things to remember to get any scholarship What ...

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Best credit cards for 2019

I’ve shared my favorite personal banking tips with you in the past. Here’s my pick for the best checking account Here’s my pick for the best savings account Today, we’re going to talk about credit cards. Let’s get to it. When my book was originally published, I named names. This is why some banks will ...