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  • Ask the Readers: What Would You Do With a Million Dollars?   11 years 5 weeks ago

    I would pay off the house and would travel around the world.

  • Ask the Readers: What Would You Do With a Million Dollars?   11 years 5 weeks ago

    I'd slowly buy up rental properties that I can find at 2% monthly rent to acquisition cost after utility expenses (if any). With leverage, one can buy up to $5 million worth of real estate and expect a return of 20-25%. I'd quit my day job around $2 million purchased.

  • Ask the Readers: What Would You Do With a Million Dollars?   11 years 5 weeks ago

    I think I would use the money to start a family business so that my children would be automatically employed when they finished college.

  • The 5 Best Power Banks   11 years 5 weeks ago

    F-EYE Power banks are highly compatible with mobile phone, iPhone, tablet, iPod, laptops, Android phones and most USB enabled devices like Cam corders, digital cameras and MP3 players. It is light weight, compact design and of attractive bright colors. Some of the power banks have the feature of FM radio also that will enables enjoying the music at anytime. The power banks has enhanced the usage of mobile phones by offering extra battery life without any supplier, connector and power supply and thus, it becoming everyone’s need and every one want to have this product as per their requirements and usage.

  • Ask the Readers $200 Giveaway: What Does Corporate Social Responsibility Mean to You?   11 years 5 weeks ago

    It proves that making money is not all that is important. It is about giving back. caring about people and consumers and knowing that those contributions to society make the world a better place.

  • Ask the Readers $200 Giveaway: What Does Corporate Social Responsibility Mean to You?   11 years 5 weeks ago

    Corporate social responsibility means taking care of there employees & community

  • 9 Ways to Avoid Overdraft Charges   11 years 5 weeks ago

    Great article although it's sad that you have to defend your money from the stewards of its care.

    I believe the best tip here is to always keep a balance. I always tell clients to have a float and decide int their minds that $1000 is the new $0.

  • Ask the Readers $200 Giveaway: What Does Corporate Social Responsibility Mean to You?   11 years 5 weeks ago

    Corporate responsibility means, to me, that profits, market share, and growth derive from being a positive, contributing member of society; they are not opposed by being that; corporate welfare and social welfare support and promote each other. Corporate interest is not pursued at, or despite, costs or harm to your community; if something does go wrong, or is discovered to be causing harm, you don't cover-up or stonewall; you accept the problem, do all that it takes to correct the situation, and view it as an opportunity to enhance your reputation as a desirable, positive community member. More than just "do no harm", corporate responsibility means structuring your efforts so that promoting positive, do-good community results are baked-in from the get-go!

  • Ask the Readers $200 Giveaway: What Does Corporate Social Responsibility Mean to You?   11 years 5 weeks ago

    Corporate responsibility means, to me, that profits, market share, and growth derive from being a positive, contributing member of society; they are not opposed by being that; corporate welfare and social welfare support and promote each other. Corporate interest is not pursued at, or despite, costs or harm to your community; if something does go wrong, or is discovered to be causing harm, you don't cover-up or stonewall; you accept the problem, do all that it takes to correct the situation, and view it as an opportunity to enhance your reputation as a desirable, positive community member. More than just "do no harm", corporate responsibility means structuring your efforts so that promoting positive, do-good community results are baked-in from the get-go!

  • Ask the Readers $200 Giveaway: What Does Corporate Social Responsibility Mean to You?   11 years 5 weeks ago

    Corporate responsibility means, to me, that profits, market share, and growth derive from being a positive, contributing member of society; they are not opposed by being that; corporate welfare and social welfare support and promote each other. Corporate interest is not pursued at, or despite, costs or harm to your community; if something does go wrong, or is discovered to be causing harm, you don't cover-up or stonewall; you accept the problem, do all that it takes to correct the situation, and view it as an opportunity to enhance your reputation as a desirable, positive community member. More than just "do no harm", corporate responsibility means structuring your efforts so that promoting positive, do-good community results are baked-in from the get-go!

  • Ask the Readers $200 Giveaway: What Does Corporate Social Responsibility Mean to You?   11 years 5 weeks ago

    corporate social responsibility means taking care of there employees & community.

  • Ask the Readers $200 Giveaway: What Does Corporate Social Responsibility Mean to You?   11 years 5 weeks ago

    It means treating your employees and the environment well. No abuse of animals, people, or the earth in the course of doing your business..

  • Ask the Readers $200 Giveaway: What Does Corporate Social Responsibility Mean to You?   11 years 5 weeks ago

    Corporate social responsibility should start with fairness, honesty, & incentives with their own employees first. Then being a part of the solution for any number of social charities in their local community with a combined effort of the executives and employees as a united front.

  • Ask the Readers $200 Giveaway: What Does Corporate Social Responsibility Mean to You?   11 years 5 weeks ago

    To me, Corporate Social Responsibility means a company doing its part in taking care of the world and its inhabitants (human or not). This could be by cleaning up inner cities, or even natural landscapes. This could be by allowing employees paid time off to help tutor children/adults for free. This could be donating funds to an non-profit that helps men and woman find free clothes to wear for job interviews. This could mean hosting parties to honor people who give selflessly of themselves to help the world become a better place for all of us to live in. The ways a company can to implement its Corporate Social Responsibility program(s) is truly limitless--anything that can help better nature, flora, fauna, human beings, education, fighting racism, teaching others new skills, allowing employees to volunteer for non-profit organization, etc.

    Most important, though, is that any company that takes on a Corporate Social Responsibility role is that is it SINCERE, not looking for kudos and appreciation. Adding its belief in Corporate Social Responsibility to its Mission Statement would mean a lot to me.

    I have seen for myself how Corporate Social Responsibility can have an impact. One of my brothers has been allowed to leave work and teach English as a Second Language for free to immigrant farmworkers. One of those farmworkers was able to teach others, and then that person started teaching English as well. :)

  • Ask the Readers $200 Giveaway: What Does Corporate Social Responsibility Mean to You?   11 years 5 weeks ago

    it mean's a lot to me.like when a company help are area with a trail to help people get to the store easier.

  • 12 Side Jobs for Stay-at-Home Moms and Dads   11 years 5 weeks ago

    After I had our second and least child we decided that I should stay home with the kids. With the cost of day care these days, I actually couldn't afford to work. Ha, how messed up is that? But I am very thankful because staying home with my children has been the best decision ever. It can be tiring at times but it's worth it. I get to be there for my children and give them the time and attention they need. I also found that I can make money on survey sites to pay for birthdays and Christmas. It's actually pretty easy. It's nice being able to be home with the kids and to be able to make a little extra money. I made enough this year to take a small vacation to Disney world just on survey money. If you are a stay at home mom or dad and need a little extra cash I suggested you try it.

  • Ask the Readers $200 Giveaway: What Does Corporate Social Responsibility Mean to You?   11 years 5 weeks ago

    Corporate responsibility is fantastic all around -- employees feel better and the world becomes a little bit better place to live.

  • Ask the Readers $200 Giveaway: What Does Corporate Social Responsibility Mean to You?   11 years 5 weeks ago

    To me, corporate social responsibility means taking responsibility and acting morally and ethically. Corporations should run in a way where they not only do not harm the citizens and the environment, but actually are beneficial to both. If companies did this it would have a huge impact.

  • Ask the Readers $200 Giveaway: What Does Corporate Social Responsibility Mean to You?   11 years 5 weeks ago

    To me corporate social responsibility means that businesses must keep in mind the needs of the community and ensure that the well being of society and of the environment is not sacrificed by the business' profit goals, but enhanced.

  • Ask the Readers $200 Giveaway: What Does Corporate Social Responsibility Mean to You?   11 years 5 weeks ago

    To me corporate social responsibility means that companies should be setting goals to improve the environment and protect earth's resources instead of harming the environment or using too many resources.

  • Ask the Readers $200 Giveaway: What Does Corporate Social Responsibility Mean to You?   11 years 5 weeks ago

    it means doing things in your community treating your customers like family and taking responsibility for the community as a leader

  • When It Makes Sense to Apply for a Mortgage Loan Without Your Spouse   11 years 5 weeks ago

    Great post. A related complication. An offer came in on a home. The prospective buyer is married but only the wife's signature is on the offer. The buyer's agent "says" the husband's credit is bad so the wife has to buy the house "sole and separate" to get the loan. This is a red flag for the seller, at least in community property states. One spouse's signature on an offer is a "buyer can cancel the contract at the last minute with no penalty" clause. The seller is likely to ask the buyer to produce a "Disclaimer Deed" from the prospective non-owner spouse within few days of contract acceptance. Without the Disclaimer Deed, the wife could cancel the contract anytime by saying, "Oh yeah, my husband said he would sign the Disclaimer Deed but he changed his mind and now the mortgage company won't give us a loan without it, I'm sorry, I know you already moved out of the house and bought another house, but I have to cancel the contract to buy your house because I couldn't get the loan."

  • Ask the Readers $200 Giveaway: What Does Corporate Social Responsibility Mean to You?   11 years 5 weeks ago

    Corporate Social Responsibility means giving back, both to the community and to the employees. A company is at its best when the employees are treated fairly and appreciated and the community believes in and appreciates the company.

  • Ask the Readers $200 Giveaway: What Does Corporate Social Responsibility Mean to You?   11 years 5 weeks ago

    Corporate social responsibility means to me by being responsive to those who purchase from them and there needs to be transparency and stand behind their product. It can be impactful because people gain a sense of trust about the company and the product itself.

  • Ask the Readers $200 Giveaway: What Does Corporate Social Responsibility Mean to You?   11 years 5 weeks ago

    Corporate Social Responsibility means that the business gives back to the community, through volunteer work, or community events (for example, relay for life). Doing so, gives the impression to their consumers that they care about more than just profits, and it's also a way for the employees to feel good about the positive changes they're bringing, and boost team work amongst coworkers.