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Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Wondering if $5 Could be the New Klondike Bar

A quick look at Fiverr.com, an online marketplace for $5 gigs.


Thank God. I was waiting ages to find someone who would photoshop a picture of a monster hanging out with me.


Posted by Mary Pilon at 7:36 PM  

Labels: personal finance, technology, Wall Street Journal

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MARY PILON

is a journalist who lives, works and plays in New York City. Currently, she makes money writing about money (or lack thereof) at The Wall Street Journal. She loves music, puppies and politics.

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