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BigCrumbs Review: Cash Back Shopping

By admin • Dec 31st, 2009 • Category: Reviews, frugal

BigCrumbs is a shopping portal that allows it’s members to get cash back when they shop online though the site with participating retailers.  That’s a pretty straightforward idea that’s been around for a while, but BigCrumbs has added several features on top of that basic concept to build a community for both shoppers and sellers [...]



Who’s Hiring in Iowa?

By admin • Oct 26th, 2009 • Category: Jobs

Iowa is an amazing state.  Yes, there’s corn.  But there’s also a wide variety of industries from insurance, to agriculture to green energy.  It’s made quite a transformation in the past quarter century and agriculture, while certainly present, only make up a small percentage of the state.  With that in mind, let’s take a look [...]



Who’s Hiring in Indiana?

By admin • Oct 22nd, 2009 • Category: Jobs

Sitting between Michigan’s industry and Illinois’ thriving metropolis of Chicago, Indiana is known as the crossroads of America.  It’s also a diverse state with Indianapolis, home of the Indy 500, prestigious universities like Purdue and Notre Dame and lots of agriculture.  That makes it a place with a diverse set of employers who are hiring [...]



Who’s Hiring in Illinois?

By admin • Oct 20th, 2009 • Category: Jobs

Illinois is a rather diverse state, with Chicago as third largest city in the United States serving as an anchor for many industries and rural areas that thrive on agriculture.  As part of the “Who’s Hiring” series, Financial Reflections has looked across the state to find a few choice employers and has given you the [...]



Who’s Hiring in Idaho?

By admin • Oct 19th, 2009 • Category: Jobs

There’s a lot more than potatoes in Idaho.  The Gem State offers everything from skiing to technology to an upscale clothing marketer.  Well, there are potatoes, but all those tubers mean jobs for those who qualify.  Well, check out what we’ve found and search for more jobs in the form at the bottom.
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Who’s Hiring in Hawaii?

By admin • Oct 16th, 2009 • Category: Jobs

There’s really no need to sell people on why Hawaii is a great place to live. Over a million people live on this island state and work in or support the tourism and agriculture that keeps the state’s economy going.  If you’re thinking of moving there or live there and are looking for work, here’s [...]



Who’s Hiring in Delaware?

By admin • Oct 15th, 2009 • Category: Jobs

Sometimes I fear the state of Delaware gets lost in the DelMarVa peninsula in the shadow of it’s neighbors.  It is, after all the 2nd smallest state in land area, but that’s no reason to pass it by when looking for jobs.  There are a large number of established companies in the state
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Who’s Hiring in Connecticut?

By admin • Oct 14th, 2009 • Category: Jobs

The “Who’s Hiring” series heads east from California and Colorado to Connecticut, where it may be the 3rd smallest state in terms of square miles, but still has more than 3 million residents, meaning there’s a dense offering of employers hiring for new positions.  There are some neat companies based here, so let’s get started:

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Who’s Hiring in Colorado?

By admin • Oct 13th, 2009 • Category: Jobs

Colorado has a lot to offer.  There’s the mountains, scenic views, skiing on one hand, but the big city of Denver, major universities, and lots of job possibilities that come with it.  For those who wish to serve their country, there’s also multiple military bases and the Air Force Academy.  Add it all up, and [...]



Who’s Hiring in California?

By admin • Oct 12th, 2009 • Category: Jobs

The “Who’s Hiring” series has covered some smaller states recently, but now it’s time to take on the most populated state in the Union.  With a population pushing nearly 40 million, there are plenty of job seekers, but there’s also plenty of opportunities.  It’s also a diverse state with everything from Silicon Valley internet and [...]