There’s been a flood of technological advancements in the last few decades, many of which have dramatically streamlined processes in our everyday lives. These innovations have led to more efficiency in many sectors, including business and manufacturing. As a result, some outdated systems, equipment, and job titles are quickly becoming obsolete. Businesses or even entire […]
2013 is coming to a close faster than you wanted it to (just like last year!). You haven’t paid off your Visa like you planned. And your MasterCard limit had to be raised. It wasn’t your fault that your son broke his arm and blasted your plans. You worked as hard as you could, and […]
Fraudsters are a clever bunch, so a discerning eye is a must for avoiding most financial fraud schemes. Confusing terms and conditions lead many consumers to believe they’re doing something beneficial, when they’re actually feeding into one of many schemes that con artists have planned out ahead of time. If you’re trying to find ways […]
Even though the economy is in recovery, the average length of unemployment is currently at 36.9 weeks, which is a long, slow slog for anyone searching for a job. As if the unemployed don’t have enough to worry about, there are tax implications to prolonged unemployment (not all of them bad). Here’s what you need […]
In case you’re not familiar with the term, flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are employer-offered healthcare accounts that allow you to set aside and use pre-tax pay for miscellaneous healthcare expenses not covered by your insurance. While the concept of setting aside funds for medical incidentals sounds like a great idea, only about 20% of employees […]
I, for one, love reading a good personal finance book. Back in the day, when I first picked up The Total Money Makeover, I vowed to follow Dave Ramsey’s advice to the letter. Through personal finance books, I learned how to pay off my debt faster, the importance of saving for an emergency, and why […]
