When you think about employee theft in your company, you likely consider acts such as employees stealing inventory or company or customer information through cyber fraud. But, there’s another way that they can siphon off […]
Another year has flown by. While there’s still some time left in 2019, you should begin to set your money resolutions for the new year (and decade!). When building your list of goals for the upcoming […]
Does your tax return include all of your business expenses? If you’re self-employed and work out of your home, you may not be taking full advantage of the home office deduction. Figuring out the tax deduction […]
Social Security fraud now constitutes the top scam in the U.S. The Federal Trade Commission said it has received nearly 1.3 million reports of scammers posing as government agents since 2014, more than any other type of fraud reported […]
My first boss — Claire, the bleached blonde who ran the cosmetics counter at the corner drugstore where I worked part time during high school — taught me two valuable lessons about work and life. […]
Talking about your salary can be considered taboo. But how do you know if you’re being paid fairly? Sarah Kobos, a senior photo editor at Wirecutter, created an anonymous way for people in the media […]
Apply for a credit card, auto loan, or mortgage and the first thing the lender will do is pull your credit history. Your application hinges on a three-digit number called your credit score; “good” credit […]
Many people don’t work well under pressure, and you may face a time crunch to complete your personal tax return. It’s never too early to start preparing for your tax returns. So, before you let […]
I consider myself to be one of the cheapest people on the planet. I wear socks until they are threadbare and undies until the elastic is completely shot. Wasting money physically hurts me. But even […]
Employee retention is a hot topic these days. Just 3.5% of the country is “unemployed.” So companies must do all they can to keep great workers on the payroll, including offering benefits deemed “frivolous” or “non-productive.” Arguably, […]