Get the job you want during a recession by knowing what the interviewer is looking for Chances are you, someone in your family or someone you know has been laid off in the last 3 months. Landing a job is not going to be easy because many people will be looking for jobs but also because so few co...

The end of a new year signals the beginning of tax season. Here are a few tips for keeping auditors away. 1) Don’t leave any answers blank on your tax forms. Use not applicable instead. 2) Include all necessary documentation. Staple documents to forms so there’s no question what goes with wha...

How is it possible that thousands of clients could be scammed by one money manager? It’s a terrifying thought. But Bernard Madoff, a money genius and perhaps the biggest money manager swindler in history has eluded the SEC and his client’s for decades. Click here to read the latest details i...

This year I cut back on gift-giving. I’m willing to bet many of you followed suit. But giving less does more than relieve financial stress. I find it makes me more selective in not only who I purchase gifts for, but I spend more time selecting the gifts I purchase. Here are a few thoughts on ...

Raise your rates. That’s right. If you haven’t increased your prices in the last year, then you’re past due for a raise. But before you start charging more; be sure to shop your competition. Knowing who they are and what they offer their expertise and what their customer support is like he...