Whenever you get a new credit card in the mail, you are encouraged to sign the back of it. In fact many say, “Not valid until signed.” But should you sign the back of your credit cards? For security reasons, maybe not. But there is something you might want to write in that little box instead. We start the episode by discussing that. http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/1444/should-you-sign-the-back-of-your-credit-cards
Supposedly the average American home has about $2600 worth of stuff collecting dust that could be turned into cash on eBay or a garage sale. But how do you know what stuff? Brian Kathenes is a managing partner at National Appraisal Consultants in New York and author of the book, Betcha Didn’t Know That!. Brian joins me to offer some advice on what to look for in your attic or your parents’ attic that could be worth a lot of money – as well as things that aren’t worth wasting time on.
So what’s the difference between green tea and plain old black tea? Green tea has certainly gotten a lot of great publicity for all its health benefits but could regular tea be just as good for you? You just might be surprised to hear this. http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/antioxidants-in-green-and-black-tea
How do you get ahead in your career? If you care, you have probably already checked out various experts who talk about the importance of networking, a good resume and a firm handshake. But there are some lesser known strategies that are equally – if not more – powerful. Employment expert Vicky Oliver author of the book, 301 Smart Answers to Tough Interview Questions joins me to offer some lesser known but powerful suggestions to move up the career ladder.
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RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE:
Source for story about Should you sign the back of your credit card; http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/1444/should-you-sign-the-back-of-your-credit-cards
Amazon link for Brian Kathenes book, Betcha Didn’t Know That!: https://amzn.to/2NzLb4G
Source for story about Antioxidants in green an black tea; http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/antioxidants-in-green-and-black-tea
Amazon link for Vicky Oliver boom, 301 Smart Answers to Tough Interview Questions: https://amzn.to/2Pv8Bsv
