Most of us have a job where hard work is expected and necessary. We offer our knowledge and/or labor to the company we work for in order to get recognition, satisfaction and compensation in return. Although this is the way most people make money, the minute we stop working, the income stops. On the other […]
Are you trying to improve your financial and career situation? Maybe you want a promotion, or you are trying to get a job. Perhaps you are trying to start a side business and want to let others know how valuable you are. No matter what you are trying to accomplish specifically, you need to improve […]
You have health insurance and life insurance, which means you and your family are entirely covered should something happen, right? Wrong. Suppose you suffer an injury or long-lasting illness that makes it impossible for you to work. While your health insurance coverage will take care of your medical expenses, and your life insurance will provide […]
Many of us are reluctant to rock the boat at work during tough economic times. After all, what happens if you cause problems — and your superiors decide that it’s time for someone to go? If you are a “new guy” or an “outsider” or just someone the boss isn’t too sure of, you could […]
Year after year, many Americans are thrilled to receive a huge refund check from Uncle Sam after they’ve filed their taxes. I’m as excited as the next person to receive a wad of unexpected cash, but I also know that by getting a big refund from the IRS, I’ve basically given the government an interest-free […]
Unfortunately, in life we experience setbacks. This is as true in finances as it is in anything else. I know that sometimes it seems as though it’s one thing after another. We had a flood in our basement just before Christmas, then 4th quarter estimated taxes for 2010 were due in January, and of course, […]
