| The Key to Success in the Workplace |
5/3/2007 8:17:22 AM |
| Ever wonder why in some cases the high school dropout does better in business than the person who earned their MBA? According to noted researcher and business strategist Chuck Martin, the problem is often a mismatch between the person and the skills the situation requires. |
| What if Your Diamond Falls Down the Drain? |
5/3/2007 8:17:12 AM |
| If you're getting married in the near future, details surrounding the wedding aren't all you should be thinking about. You also need to take stock of your stuff. Make sure you and your significant other have enough insurance coverage to replace your home and its contents, should disaster strike. |
| The Sky is the Limit when it Comes to Miles Cards |
5/3/2007 8:17:00 AM |
| Whether you're loading up your cart with groceries or paying for your spring wardrobe at the counter, you can -- in the process -- rack up miles toward that well-deserved trip. |
| American Workers Denying Realities, Consequences of Disability |
5/3/2007 8:16:50 AM |
| A growing number of American workers are forecast to experience an accident or illness that will keep them out of work for an extended period during their career. Fortunately, with good planning, American workers can dramatically improve their chances of financial stability should a disability strike. |
| Tips for Talking with Your Kids about Money |
5/3/2007 8:16:39 AM |
| When high schoolers are asked where they've learned about managing money, overwhelming numbers of them say "at home." How good are the lessons at your house? |
| New Poll Finds Stay-at-Home Moms Should Receive Six-Figure Paycheck |
5/3/2007 8:16:28 AM |
| If women ruled the world, stay-at-home moms would earn an annual salary equal to or more than $100,000. That's according to a new poll from Woman's Day magazine and AOL.com, which found that more than half (52 percent) of women would pay a stay-at-home mom this annual salary. |
| Tax Time Blues? Software Simplifies Tax Preparation |
4/9/2007 8:35:22 AM |
| Stressed out about your tax return? For some taxpayers, the motivation to file early is the promise of receiving a big tax refund from Uncle Sam. For others, tax time and procrastination go hand-in-hand. This tax season, however, procrastination may have been fueled by necessity as this Tax Year 2006 (TY06) has plagued taxpayers with extraordinary challenges -- one after another. |
| The Evolving American Office |
4/9/2007 8:35:11 AM |
| Corporate tightening of the proverbial budgetary belt has affected more than the bottom line in the American workplace. Pressures to reduce real estate costs, energy and waste have reshaped the way 21st-century offices are designed, run and occupied. |
| Debunking Auto Insurance Myths |
4/9/2007 8:34:59 AM |
| Just as there are many differences between a Toyota and a Lexus, there are many differences between auto insurance policies, although you have to look more closely to spot them. However, choosing a low-cost auto insurance policy may end up costing you thousands of dollars. |
| "Fixing" Hollywood, One Script at a Time |
4/9/2007 8:34:48 AM |
| For several years now, attendance has been in decline at movie theaters all over the country. While ticket prices are up, overall receipts are down. |
| Countdown to Tax Day - Last Minute Tips |
4/9/2007 8:34:37 AM |
| This year, you have a few more days to file your tax return. Because April 15 falls on a Sunday and April 16 is a legal holiday in Washington, D.C., you have until April 17 to file your return (without requesting an extension). Despite the filing deadline being extended two extra days, millions of taxpayers are beginning to feel the pressure to finish their taxes. |
| How to Save Money While Tackling Your "Honey-do" List |
4/9/2007 8:34:26 AM |
| The warmer temperatures outside signal more than just a change of season. Do-it-yourselfers everywhere are itching to get started on their "Honey-do" lists. The lawn needs aerating, the front walk needs pressure washing, the gutters need cleaning, those cracked tiles in the foyer need replacing and the list goes on. |
| For Financial Success in Retirement, Know Your Retirement IQ |
4/9/2007 8:34:15 AM |
| As children, many baby boomers went through a familiar right of passage -- the IQ test their parents forced on them to learn just how intelligent they were. Today, many of those baby boomers are increasingly concerned about their "retirement IQ," or where the stand on the path to a successful retirement. |
| Personal Finance: Shop for Credit Card Rewards Program That Offers Best Pay Back |
4/9/2007 8:34:04 AM |
| Rewards credit card programs have enjoyed an unheard level of popularity over the past few years. The tide may be turning though as the level of frustration with many of the most popular programs, such as airline miles, is growing. |
| New Law Gives Many 2007 Home Buyers First-Ever Federal Tax Deduction for Mortgage Insurance Premiums |
4/9/2007 8:33:53 AM |
| Home buyers have something new this spring to factor into their home financing calculations: A new federal tax deduction allows many qualified families to write-off premiums for private and government mortgage insurance on loans that close in 2007. |
| IRS Urges Taxpayers to E-file - It's Safe and Beneficial! |
4/9/2007 8:33:43 AM |
| According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the number of electronically filed tax returns surpassed a record in 2006 when more than 73 million tax returns, almost 54 percent of all individual federal income tax returns, were e-filed. |
| Your Money and Your Life: Heart Health Linked to Financial Health |
4/9/2007 8:33:32 AM |
| Retirement planning requires a healthy amount of discipline and focus. You want to make sure you have enough money saved to maintain your lifestyle, but the truth is there's more to successful retirement than an oversized IRA. |
| Online Scams are No Laughing Matter |
4/9/2007 8:33:21 AM |
| April Fool's Day has come and gone, and the pranks you played on friends and family have already been forgiven, but every year millions of people learn the hard way that not all hoaxes are in good fun. Every day is April Fools' Day to online scammers and phishing is their favorite joke to play. |
| Preparing for Life's Uncertainties: A Wise Investment |
2/28/2007 7:58:09 AM |
| The popularity of 401(k) plans continues to grow among employees, according to a recent survey, which announced a 5 percent increase in the number of plans reporting above 90 percent employee participation last year. |
| Old Family China Creates New Beginnings |
2/28/2007 7:57:55 AM |
| Like many baby boomers, Sarah Vick and her husband decided to downsize to a smaller home after her two sons went off to college. When they started sorting through their belongings, Vick realized she had 22 sets of china. Some she'd bought herself, while others had been inherited from her mother, grandmother and aunts. |
| Want a Great Looking Lawn Without All the Hassle? |
2/28/2007 7:57:44 AM |
| Industry forecasters are optimistic that lawn and garden maintenance will continue to take precedence with American families this spring -- the season when most homeowners focus on their yard work. And with the latest outdoor power equipment featuring advanced technology, it's easy to see why. |
| Creating Your Own Web Site - It's Easy to Do and Good for Business |
2/28/2007 7:57:33 AM |
| It's no wonder that many small businesses rely on Web sites to promote their services or products. The internet is one of the fastest and easiest ways people get information on just about anything they need or want. |
| Managing Money on Medicare Part D |
2/28/2007 7:57:22 AM |
| The more you know about prescription coverage, the more money you can save. Pharmacist Dr. Timothy Covington, an expert on Medicare Part D, answers your common Medicare questions below. |
| Top Five Reasons to Refinance Your Home |
2/28/2007 7:57:11 AM |
| Although no one knows for sure if interest rates are going to go up, down or stay the same, if you need to lower your monthly expenses or find some extra cash, now might be the right time to refinance your home. |
| Workers Can't Afford Disability's Steep Price Tag |
2/28/2007 7:57:00 AM |
| With two out of three U.S. families now living paycheck-to-paycheck, loss of work is a terrifying threat to the livelihood of millions of Americans. Yet nearly 30 percent of American workers will experience an accident or illness sometime that keeps them out of work at least three months -- if not longer. And the number continues to increase. |
