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ANDREW'S WORK & MONEY LIFEMINDERS FOR 12/12/2000

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

* Making Money: Smart Online Resources for 30-Somethings
* Attention, Online Shoppers: What You Need to Know

WORKING SMARTER

* Sam Donaldson's Lessons for Getting to the Top

MY PORTFOLIO

* LAST CHANCE:  Win $5000 and Get Organized for the Holidays!

THE LIGHTER SIDE

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MAKING MONEY: SMART ONLINE RESOURCES FOR 30-SOMETHINGS

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