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Barbara Bogaev

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Oh no she didn't! Advice on 'Working with Bitches'

Apr 5, 2013
Dismissive remarks. Cattiness. Talking behind people's backs. That kind of behavior doesn't end in junior high -- it can make your life at work miserable, too. We've got advice on how to deal with a bitch at work. Plus, learn about the eight different types.

Dealing with the dirty office kitchen: Grime and crime

Apr 5, 2013
What do the dirty dishes and moldy leftovers at your office kitchen say about you and workplace culture?

Race on your resume: An invitation for discrimination?

Apr 5, 2013
From the organizations you're a member of to your educational background to something as simple as your name -- advertising your ethnicity, sexuality, religion or gender on your resume can affect the hiring process.

Deciding between a credit union and bank

Mar 22, 2013
The consumer website Bankrate released its 2013 survey of credit unions. And it shows that credit unions have stepped up their game.

Don't fall prey to the 'foreign lottery' scam

Mar 22, 2013
Older Americans are being targeted by con artists abroad. The victims are told they are winners of a "foreign lottery" and that they only have to pay taxes and fees to claim their jackpots. But, the scam is costing people more than money.

Not planning for the future? Perhaps you are in 'present shock'

Mar 22, 2013
Author Douglas Rushkoff explores the ways technology and business culture have evolved so as to keep consumers "present-minded" in his latest book, "Present Shock: When Everything Happens Now."

Santa Barbara: More than a playground for the rich and famous

Mar 22, 2013
Santa Barbara is known for its beautiful, expansive homes. But the city's reputation doesn't tell the whole story of its housing market.

Letters: Credit card firms reject me because I'm a stay-at-home parent

Mar 22, 2013
Personal finance journalist and author Carmen Wong Ulrich answers listeners' questions about building credit history as a stay-at-home parent, whether buying life insurance at a young age is a good idea and where to invest a $10,000 graduation gift.

Wait, we don't have a student debt crisis?

Feb 22, 2013
This year, for the first time, total outstanding student loans will exceed $1 trillion. That's a crisis, right? The Atlantic argues no.

Virtual Vegas: The risks and rewards of online gambling

Feb 22, 2013
As more states consider legalizing online gambling, test your knowledge with our quiz. Plus, what does it take to win online and what should you watch out for? Our wizard of odds provides insight into gambling in the virtual world.