At work, my husband is highly motivated by his MBOs. MBO stands for Management By Objectives, and “MBOs” are a fancy way to say “goals.”
At home, we’ve been... Read more »
I just got invited to an Open That Bottle Night party on February 28. This annual event was masterminded by wine writers for the Wall Street Journal who decided that it was... Read more »
A recent survey by Coinstar found that nearly one out of four Americans are using cash more often to pay for purchases than they did just one year ago. The majority of... Read more »
It may seem very helpful when someone offers to handle paperwork on your behalf. However, before you agree to relinquish control, you should know that you are ultimately responsible for your finances—and... Read more »
Ever wonder how your income taxes (and incomes) compare to that ritzy looking area down the road? This Web site allows visitors to search incomes and income taxes by zip code (granted... Read more »
"What's your sign?" is not a question you typically expect to hear from your accountant. Yet according to a 2007 survey by Money Management International (MMI), tax time can be very different... Read more »
Just when you thought the holidays were over, Valentine’s Day makes its appearance. And even though the old saying “money can’t buy love” may hold true, money does seem to help people... Read more »
Have you seen Billy Mays or Ron Popeil lately? Chances are good that you have. According to DM News, about one out every four TV ads is a direct response television commercial.... Read more »
Until recently, I had no idea that my organization offered free menu planners and grocery lists. I really, really need these tools because (while I am frugal in other areas) I am... Read more »
"Needs-based” is a description a lot of companies use to explain their efforts to give people what they need. It is not uncommon to see “need-based” in front of words like training,... Read more »