Many investors are caught up with the magical retirement number. When in fact, most lose sight of the lifestyle that one should consider before and during retirement. Financial planning and lifestyle complements one another.
March 5, 2012
As the job market seems dreadful to most, small businesses are adding to the market. If you were wondering where or how you were going to receive your next paycheck...have no fear, small businesses are near. It seems that the U.S. economy is pulling itself up by the bootstraps of businesses other than Corporate America.
September 20, 2011
Americans are fearful about the economy, lack of savings and unstable financial security. Now more than ever, households are having conversations about their employment. Today, the options aren't available as they were in the beginning of the decade.
September 14, 2011
Moonlighting has new appeal for people who can't make it on one salary, or who don't want to trust their fate to one employer and desire the security of multiple income streams.
September 12, 2011
Who said that Corporate America is steady and guaranteed? Certainly not the 30,000 employees of BofA who didn't expect a quick downward spiral in the company. It's true that the economy is unstable, houses are in foreclosure and households are barely making ends meet and now this.
May 11, 2011
Two years ago, GM declared bankruptcy. It also received a lifeline from the government to move forward. After restructuring the company, it's able to call back employees and add thousands of jobs for toward an improved economy.
April 7, 2011
Maintaining good credit is more challenging than it seems. Each person is told that it’s important to create a good credit history along with an ideal score.
March 8, 2011
Are you discouraged about your future? Many of you are seeking opportunity such as employment and education. Believe me, in spite of the dilemmas that are going on you can still obtain your goals. I know society has become a right here and right now crowd. Nevertheless, as long as you fulfill your aspirations that is… [Read more…]
March 2, 2011
Unemployment is soaring for college graduates. There once was a time when you entered college, graduated and landed your dream job. Today, most degrees are worth as much as the paper it was printed on. What are graduates and the unemployed to do? It’s time to reevaluate your goals, attributes and strengths. The path you… [Read more…]
December 15, 2010
Reported by Bahiyah Shabazz, MBA The thought of unemployment can take a toll on a person’s emotional and mental state. As with anything else in life, you must adjust to your surroundings. Eventually all the networking and life skills building pays off with an offering conversation. It’s been awhile since you’ve seen a steady paycheck… [Read more…]
December 2, 2010
Reported by Bahiyah Shabazz, MBA Once you file bankruptcy all your credit problems will magically go away. This is an urban myth that is enhanced by bankruptcy attorneys. This is one of the worst things you can do to your credit. Filing bankruptcy demonstrates the inability to repay creditors, most of all, it worsens your… [Read more…]
November 24, 2010
Reported by Bahiyah Shabazz, MBA You already have the car, house, student loans and multiple credit cards. Since the economy has fallen behind, so have your payments. You don’t plan to apply for more credit so it doesn’t matter that you have neglected a few payments. Unbeknownst to you some employers are conducting credit checks.… [Read more…]
March 26, 2012
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