by | Aug 1, 2016 | Cost Cutting, Current Affairs, Personal financial planning
In the United States, the average indebted household credit card debt is $16,140 according to the Federal Reserve, with an additional average mortgage debt of $155,361, and a student loan debt of $31,946. While it can seem like an overwhelming amount of debt for...
by | Jul 26, 2016 | Current Affairs, Other, Personal financial planning
Shoppers love the digital world, but while the endless variety and convenience is highly appealing, it is not without its dangers. Online shopping scams have cost a lot of people a lot of money, but the good news is there are ways to ensure that your online shopping...
by | Jul 25, 2016 | Current Affairs, Income Taxes, Personal financial planning
A rich, distant uncle dying and leaving you all his money may sound like good luck, but any financial windfall should be managed carefully if you want to conserve it for the future. Remember these tips if you come into some money: Stash it away. Put the money...
by | Jun 21, 2016 | Business Profit & Cash Flow Tips, Cost Cutting, Current Affairs, Small Business Owners, Web/Tech
How many times have you been involved in a project where a newly-released piece of software required an immediate enhancement because the right people were not “in the loop”? This is an example of how poor communication costs money and damages the reputation of...
by | Jun 16, 2016 | Business Success Series, Current Affairs, Small Business Owners
When I started my business back in 1991, my office for the first three years was based in my home. A recent study shows that this is very common (http://smallbiztrends.com/2013/07/home-based-businesses-startup.html). The study found that 69 percent of...
by | Jun 8, 2016 | Current Affairs, Other, Personal financial planning
So, you’re tired of little Johnny asking for your last dollar to buy a video game that he just has to have, or young Missy digging through your purse for “mall money.” The relationship your kids have with money doesn’t have to put you in the poor house. Here are some...