Friends as Co-Workers Becoming More Common
With the current economy and tough job market, many young adults are working their connections to land employment with the help from their friends. It’s becoming more and more common but they still need to remember the difference between a personal and professional relationship. Here are some things to think about when working with a…
Social Security Myths Dispelled
Social Security is currently under attack due to the fear many Americans have of it failing them. In fact, a poll conducted a year ago found that 60% of adults who have yet to retire expect to get nothing from Social Security. Here are a few Social Security myths fueling the fear of the public:…
Don’t Let Your Retirement Savings Slip Away
It’s never too late to start saving for retirement. It may not be easy if you get a late start, but it is possible. Here are three effective ways you can help build your retirement cushion back up to where it should be: Be aggressive about saving money. Discipline yourself when it comes to budgeting….
Keeping Workers Happy During the Holidays
Many small businesses choose to remain open during the holidays in order to compete with big retailers and make a little extra revenue. Consequently, someone has to work those hours, someone who would probably rather spend the holidays with family and friends. But since not all businesses can afford to give holiday bonuses or overtime…
Tips for Saving Big Bucks
With the current economic situation, people are always looking for new and easy ways to save money. Here are some ideas to get you started: Dump the TV. There’s no need for it anymore with the Internet that lets you watch shows for free. Switch banks or credit card companies. A credit union or community…
Shopping Strategies for this Year’s Holiday Season
This holiday season may be a little different than what you remember in years past. Inventories are tighter and fewer late-season sales are expected this year. But don’t let that scare you because we’ve got five strategies to help you make the most out this year’s shopping season: Look beyond the discounts. Pay attention…
D-I-Y Financial Planning: Three Mistakes to Avoid
With the current economic situation, financial planning and investing are important as ever. Here are three mistakes to avoid if you plan on doing it yourself: Relying on the Out-of-Date Information: It’s hard for DIY books on financial planning and economics to stay up to date, especially during our current economic situation. In attempts to…
Increased Number of Jobs in October
It was reported by the Automatic Data Processing firm that employers added 110,000 jobs in October and also made a decrease in job cuts. Small firms led the charge, adding over half (58,000) of the total number of jobs created in October. Medium sized businesses accounted for 53,000 where the largest only added 1,000, creating…