Ever worked someplace that had an incentive plan (as in, "Hit these targets and you'll get a bonus")? Here's a little tidbit for you: Incentive plans always go awry.
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As a professional ad man, I'm ashamed to say that I'm really not good at advertising, well, me. That goes double in social situations. I never know where to stand, how to eat, how
There are countless products out there that help job seekers format and lay out resumes to look beautiful and readable on paper. I believe that the appearance of a resume is defini
Remember travelers checks? In the days before ubiquitous automated teller machines, they were a useful product. You could use them almost like cash -- but you could carry more than
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It's actually easy (and even fun!) to be in control of household finances. Follow this simple plan and use the free tools to take charge of your money.
Today we found articles on ways to reduce your chances for a tax audit, tax policies to watch in 2017, and helpful resources that will help you save time and money.
Paying with certain coins, charging for certain mystical services, even dancing. All make this list of some of the world's weirdest laws governing money.
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Incentive plans always go awry
Ever worked someplace that had an incentive plan (as in, "Hit these targets and you'll get a bonus")? Here's a little tidbit for you: Incentive plans always go awry.
6 Reasons to Love Your Bank
Banks (especially big banks) tend to be vilified in the media. But there are some very good reasons to be thankful we have them.
5 Good Money Management Habits You Already Have
If you already have these good habits, pat yourself on the back! You're well on your way to great money management skills.
10 Questions to Ask Before You Sell a Stock or a Fund
To sell, or not to sell? Ask yourself these 10 questions before you let go of a stock or fund.
BOGO on The Dark Knight (or any other film you'd prefer to see...if there is one)
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Ask the Readers: What Was Your Childhood Dream Job?
Tell us about your childhood dream job and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
6 Ways to Make the Most of Your Morning Commute
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Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Quick-Fix Dinner?
Tell us your favorite quick-fix dinner and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
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As a professional ad man, I'm ashamed to say that I'm really not good at advertising, well, me. That goes double in social situations. I never know where to stand, how to eat, how
Why You Need a Plain Text Resume to Apply for Jobs Online
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Savings Bonds as Interest-Earning Travelers Checks
Remember travelers checks? In the days before ubiquitous automated teller machines, they were a useful product. You could use them almost like cash -- but you could carry more than
8 Ways Retailers Use Big Data to Track You
Big brother knows a lot about how you shop.
Goal Setting, Defined and Deconstructed
After examining my goals for the past year, I realized that the type goal, rather than its perceived difficulty, is what often leads to fulfillment or frustration. Here are ways to
The Simple 5-Step Plan to Complete Money Management
It's actually easy (and even fun!) to be in control of household finances. Follow this simple plan and use the free tools to take charge of your money.
Best Money Tips: How to Reduce Your Chances for a Tax Audit
Today we found articles on ways to reduce your chances for a tax audit, tax policies to watch in 2017, and helpful resources that will help you save time and money.
7 Weird Money Laws You May Have Broken
Paying with certain coins, charging for certain mystical services, even dancing. All make this list of some of the world's weirdest laws governing money.
17 Things You Are Missing Out on for Spending Too Much
It might feel like you're not losing much by spending all of your income now....you're just giving up flexibility, freedom, and a few other not-so-little things.
If You're Lucky Enough to Receive a Pension, Here Are 6 Things You Need to Do
Pensions are pretty much a thing of the past. If you're lucky enough to get one, here's how to make the most of it.