All too often, employee retention is spoken about in vague, jargon-heavy terms. Buzzwords like “company culture,” “engagement,” and “professional fulfillment” are tossed around as if their meanings were clear. The assumption is if your employees […]
Chances are you’ve considered how much money you would need to earn in order to buy a home. The answer, of course, depends largely on where you live. To give you an idea, finance website HowMuch.net recently crunched the […]
Young adults are getting married later than previous generations. In 1980, the median age for men and women at their first marriage was 24.7 and 22, respectively. In 2018, the ages increased to 29.8 and […]
You aren’t the only one holding your breath. There’s massive excitement built up around the upcoming sales promotion amongst you and your team, as well as customers who’ve caught wind of it. The sale starts […]
If you’ve fallen behind on a debt, and the debt collectors are calling, you’re probably under a lot of stress. It’s important, though, not to panic and to come up with a plan of action. […]
As the SNC-Lavalin case was breaking this past winter, the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. (CBC) asked me do a television interview about the emerging scandal. At one point I was asked why I thought the government […]
You’ve heard the buzz about sustainability, but it hasn’t been something you’ve focused on yet. You aren’t alone. Many business owners still have the perception that reducing their carbon footprint is a zero-sum game. Benefiting […]
They say a home tells you everything you need to know about a person. The same can—or, perhaps, should—be said of a company and its workplace. As part of the interview process, many job seekers […]
In the last few years, mortgage lending guidelines have begun to loosen as the broader economy is stronger now that the recession has passed. The following refinance scenarios may seem quirky, but work well and […]
There’s this myth where you need a degree to be able to earn a decent income. Not true at all. Yup, these are good ol’ 9 to 5 jobs and will nab you at least […]
If you’re looking for a once-in-a-lifetime vacation that gives you amazing memories, plenty of Instagram-worthy moments and the ability to DIY a trip based on your interests, a visit to a national park ticks all […]
Every business owner has a finite amount of time, and a successful manager uses their time wisely to carve out a better financial position for their company. Understanding the ins and outs of your company’s […]
Is there anything more satisfying than paying off a credit card? With double-digit interest rates that can send even the smallest of balances soaring, the effort to pay it off can be arduous. When you […]
Sometimes it’s painful to realize that we’re exactly where we’re supposed to be. Coming to an understanding that your financial life is primarily the result of the entire set of financial decisions you have made so far […]
Out of all the factors that influence your credit scores, there’s at least one that you don’t have to put much effort into: credit history. But even though this may be the easiest credit score […]
James Holzhauer has become one of the most dominant “Jeopardy!” contestants in the show’s history. He has the second longest winning streak and the second highest winnings in regular play. Like any successful quiz show […]
Your business credit score is an important lifeline if you ever need to borrow funds. If you have a business credit card or any business loans, you may have a business credit score and not […]
It’s little surprise that many of America’s 45 million student loan borrowers are looking to loan forgiveness programs to ease their burden. But while loan forgiveness sounds like a dream come true, you might be waiting a while: Some […]
Is an international business strategy the next step for your small business? Expanding into new global markets can dramatically boost sales and profits, but it also requires careful planning. Don’t get bogged down in overly complex […]
Filing for bankruptcy protection is a big decision for anyone, but for older people, it also raises some unique concerns. Many older adults have a lot of equity in their homes, something worth protecting, but […]
Does your significant other know your credit score? If the answer is no, you may want to think about sharing those digits. A survey found nearly one in five (17.5%) individuals in relationships who don’t […]
Managing your business’s finances and revenues can be a full-time job, so much so that you may need to create a financial position to handle these duties within your small business. However, many small business […]
Buying a home is much more than simply applying for a mortgage, getting a stamp of approval, and moving in. A lot of the mortgage process happens behind the scenes and is out of your […]
Think about making a purchase was like several decades ago. A cashier would ring up the total for your purchase and you’d open up your wallet and pull out a lump of cash. Today? Things […]
Many people have misconceptions about bankruptcy. Not just the process, but also about the future fallout that comes from declaring bankruptcy. While bankruptcy should be taken seriously, it’s often not as scary as people think, […]
If you’re planning a wedding, then you’ve likely felt that soul-crushing moment of fear when you wonder how in the world you’re going to pay for everything. My husband and I opted for a frugal wedding because, in […]
You don’t have to max out your credit cards or sacrifice your financial future to buy what you want and need. You can save some serious cash with a little planning. Here are my tried […]
Two years ago when my family moved from Massachusetts to Pennsylvania, I went cell phone only. Gone were three landlines—home, work, and fax. My smartphone replaced the home and work lines just fine, and for […]
Summer is just around the corner, and for most kids that means school is out. But for parents, the summer months present a child care gap, one often filled with camps. The task of identifying […]
Navigating legal issues as a small business owner can be tricky, and any missteps could have major consequences. A business attorney could not only help if you’re being sued, but they could try to prevent […]