Whether after a long period of unemployment or searching for a better position, the job search process can be shockingly emotional. We're not trained psychologists, so we won't speculate about the deep roots of your fear of cover letters or resistance to creating a new resume, but our experience has shown that we do weird stuff during the process; weird meaning totally counterproductive to success. Obviously, you need to deal with yourself at some point, but, we've got some (hopefully) helpful suggestions for utilizing your resources to land you that fabulous gig.

Happy 4th of July LA! We’re assuming most of you are set on bbq-ing, and watching fireworks today, but we’ve got a feeling that for some that doesn’t sound exciting. Different strokes for different folks and all that jazz. The beauty of a big city like LA is that there are lots of alternative 4th of July options. Whatever your preference, there are myriad ways to enjoy a beautiful summer day.

One of the frustrating aspects of the job hunt is not knowing why you didn't get the call-back. Sometimes you sit there and think "I'm wonderful! Why does no one want to talk to me about it?" Of course, this is an unanswerable question; but, if the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results, then maybe sending out the same resume is insane. Could changing your resume style help you land an interview?

For all the jokes about lawyers out there, no one is laughing when they find themselves in need of one. Whether you've run into a dispute with your landlord or done something incredibly stupid like get a DUI, having professional help is key to mitigating the consequences of your run-in with the law. Good help can get expensive, so we've put together a list of legal aid resources that won't cost you limbs.

As some of us reclaim our student status with degrees and certifications, we often run into one of the great hidden expenses of education. Namely, our course materials. Textbooks and other assigned reading can end up costing as much as your class. And, that can be a lot of extra dough to have to come up with. Before you decide to stay dumb because it's cheaper, check out our suggestions for saving on textbooks.

The school of life usually teaches you a lot, but it’s not always appropriate for cocktail parties or nerd-tastic meet-ups. There’s quite a lot of information out there, so it’s easier to focus on one area at a time. Thus, if you want to hang with the English professors or just sound like the most well-educated kid on the block (and community college just didn’t quite prepare you), check out these ways to expand your knowledge base.

You may have slept in late this morning, but did you stop to wonder why? What is this whole Independence Day celebration about? Sure, throwing out "1776" and "Constitution" and "former British colony" may win you some points at a cocktail party, but what is America (and specifically the United States) all about? Here are our selections for a quick brush up on the roots of the land of the free and the home of the brave.