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Once again, I’m sorry for the late post of the Wednesday Weekly.  School and work have been pretty hectic this week and I didn’t get a chance to get everything organized like I wanted.  Here are a few of the articles that peaked my interest this week.

• It’s a tough time financially for a lot of people, especially since unemployment continued to climb in March.  Wired Magazine asked it’s readers if the recession could be used as a bargaining chip to save you some money.  There are some pretty interesting responses and thoughts.  (Wired)
• Although it’s been around for awhile, the excitement over Google Health is starting to ramp up.  The site allows you to store all of your medical information and records online in an easy-to-use interface that is secure.  MakeUseOf created a nice article giving an overview of the site and its features.  (MakeUseOf)
• A lot of folks would like to become better in certain areas and “round out” their expertise, whether its relating to technology, cooking, or books.  Trent of The Simple Dollar wrote a nice article on how to become a Jack of All Trades.  There are some good tips contained within and its a good starting point for anyone interested in expanding their abilities.  (The Simple Dollar)
• Teens can be hit especially hard by the recession, mostly because companies want to give jobs to experienced workers and not someone who is new to the field.  MakeUseOf recognized this and created a great article on how teens can make money online.  Plus, their tips are useful for adults too!  (MakeUseOf)
• Criticism.  The word just sounds bad.  Well, it doesn’t have to be negative.  Criticism can be a good thing, especially when you accept it with the correct mindset.  If you need to get better at handling criticism, check out this article that gives some tips on handling it positively.  (CopyBlogger)
• Comsumer Reports did an awesome article on ways to save at the supermarket.  If you incorporate the tips listed into your weekly shopping trip, you could save a load of money throughout the year. (Consumer Reports)
• Bad customer service is pretty inevitable.  On the other hand, there are some ways that you can prevent bad customer service and turn it into a positive interaction.  Money Smart Life gives eight tips to improve your bad customer service experiences.  (Money Smart Life)
• A lot of people have misconceptions about money.  It’s a concept that changes throughout life and needs to be mastered early to reap the rewards of positive money management.  Check out this article on three misconceptions about moneythat could really lead you down the wrong path.  (Stepcase Lifehack)

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