Almost every industry has a busy season that it “trains” for all year. Retail has the holiday rush. Restaurants and bars have bowl season. And, landscapers and contractors have the summer. If you’re just starting […]
Every year Experian releases a report called the Annual State of Credit Report, which highlights trends in consumer borrowing and credit. The latest report provides a peek into how consumers have been handling debt and credit […]
If you’ve been researching bankruptcy as an option for solving your debt issues, you may have come across the terms “dismissal” or “dismissed” and “discharge.” At first glance these may seem like the same thing, […]
You may have noticed that certain jobs reminiscent of decades gone by have made a comeback. Walk along the main street of any up-and-coming town or neighborhood, especially those populated by a lot of artsy young people, […]
Did you lose a week of billable hours last tax season because you spent time sorting through all your credit card charges and paper receipts to figure out how many of your purchases were business […]
The first great American dream is owning your own house. The second is creating your own business. Deciding to be an entrepreneur is an emotional leap of faith. You need to ask yourself, “What does […]
What should you do if you suspect you’re being underpaid? You can always look up salary ranges on sites like Glassdoor, but that’ll only tell you what is generally appropriate for your position — not what […]
If you’re buying a new or used car, odds are you’re buying it with a car loan. While some people can afford to buy a car with cash, many people take out car loans to […]
Was your credit card declined in the past year? If so, you’ve got plenty of company. More than 1 in 5 consumers (22%) say it happened to them at least once in the past 12 […]
“Stay hungry. Stay foolish.” “All I ask is that today you do the best work of your entire life.” Yep, Steve Jobs sure had a way with words. But he — along with other well-known […]
When your shopping list is filled with pencils, notebooks, and backpacks, that can only mean one thing: It’s back-to-school season. While many parents look forward to sending their kids back to school in the fall, […]
A long time ago — in 2017 — I was a news reporter who spent my days driving to assignments in my 2011 Mazda 3 hatchback. My wife, Mary, was driving around in a 2003 […]
Despite unparalleled success initially when founder Sophie Amaruso turned an eBay business into a $300 million company, the brand ended up filing bankruptcy in 2016. Their main problem sounds simple: Nasty Gal spent freely on advertising and marketing (as […]
For the American worker, the dream of a comfortable and simple retirement after a long career in one place is receding into the rear-view mirror. Boomers are learning the traditional path to retirement is being […]
Whether you lace up your sneakers and hit the pavement because you are motivated to shed a few pounds, or your doctor has ordered you to get moving to improve your heart health, the reasons […]
Stress comes up for a number of reasons, such as work, personal relationships, or your physical health. But according to the American Psychological Association’s latest “Stress in America” survey, 64% of Americans say money is one […]
For businesses with multiple warehouses, thousands of items in inventory, and complex supply chains, moving to available-to-promise (ATP) supply chain management can transform a company. In the ’90s, Walmart and Kmart were in a brutal […]
I spent my childhood in Vancouver, British Columbia, a jewel of a port city on Canada’s west coast. We lived in a middle class neighborhood overlooking Burrard Inlet, where ships from all over the world […]
When you buy a home, putting a down payment toward your purchase can make a big difference. It may help convince the seller to accept your offer and reduces the amount you need to borrow, […]
Whether you’re stressing over paying bills or spending money to make yourself feel better, anxiety and money often go hand in hand. Still, financial advice tends to emphasize numbers and strategies, not the root cause of money […]
When I first envisioned writing this article several weeks ago, the headline was a bit tongue-in-cheek. I obsess about my health a fair bit, but overall I was a reasonably healthy guy. There were no […]
You want to turn your hobby into a business. That’s the dream. Or is it? Transforming your favorite past-time into a full-time job full might sound like the secret to a happy and fulfilled life—both […]
You’re out there every day. Getting up at the crack of dawn to prep your ingredients and menus, filling up your mobile food truck with gas, and making a few calls before the lunch rush […]
You already know you have a credit report. (Well, three, but we can get to that later). You already know that the information on your credit report affects your credit scores (more than one there, […]
Refinancing or purchasing a house requires an ample supply of cash, credit and income. Here’s what you need to know with regards to getting a mortgage loan with roommate income. Generally, to get a mortgage […]
I was speaking with a recently-separated friend. She had been with her husband for more than 15 years, and the prospect of spending so much time alone was daunting. Taking care of the car, the yard and […]
Do you know what you’re worth? More importantly, do you know how to get others to pay you what you’re worth? Here’s how to make sure you’re getting the money you deserve. 1. Be worth […]
Traveling is stressful. The long lines, expensive food and extensive security can be anxiety-inducing for any traveler — and that’s just the airport. There isn’t anything much worse than getting to the gate, only to […]
As much as we all enjoy those week-long getaways, they aren’t something we can always do on a whim. Luckily, weekends make for great opportunities to get your travel fix without having to break the […]
The idea behind lean manufacturing, also called lean production, or just “lean“ is simple: Cut waste out of the manufacturing process while maximizing productivity. No matter what type of business you run, you can still […]