Many people don’t use temp agencies because they either don’t know what temp agencies are or think they should be able to find a job on their own. In my experience, temp agencies are a great resource for simplifying your job search. They are particularly useful for students, recent grads, people who have just gotten [...]
When it comes to personal finances, one of the first steps is to get basic knowledge on the subject. Many people do this through books, but when you are just beginning, knowing which books to read may not be obvious. This reader is looking for recommendations on the best financial books to read when starting [...]
By Shannon Christman One thing that causes parental frustration is paying a high admission price to a park or event only to have the child complain the whole time or discover a sudden interest in something he could see for free, like ducks (just like those in a neighbor’s pond) when you’re on a trip [...]
One of the best bosses that I ever had hated the time that meetings wasted with a passion. He felt that they made his employees less productive because instead of working on the things they needed to get done, they were all sitting around a table. A good majority of the time was wasted on [...]
There is rarely a single answer in personal finances that fits for everyone. Due to this, issues that you always assumed were easy to answer may be more difficult that your thought. That is a question I received from a woman wanting to know whether or not purchasing a house was the right move for [...]
Business Class Lite: On the long haul flights from the US to Europe, your choice was to pay a small fortune for business class, or be stuck in cramped quarters for the entire trip in economy. That is beginning to change. New carriers are offering business class “lite” seating that gives you space for the [...]
This certainly isn’t the normal question I receive, but one that probably more than a few people have thought about at least one time in their life. What does it take to create wealth and do you have to have a certain type of personality to do it? I have a question (that is also [...]
Auctions Lead People To Do Weird Things: “Modern economists have assumed that people in auctions behave rationally. Then came eBay.” Having made my living selling on eBay for a few years, I can certainly attest to the fact that some buyers don’t behave rationally. Poor New Yorkers to Get Cash for Good Behavior: Under a [...]
By Shannon Christman June is traditionally wedding season, and many couples tying the knot this month have spent years getting to know each other and months planning the wedding, but only hours (or minutes) discussing their financial compatibility. With many divorces happening because of disputes over money, it’s wise for dating and engaged couples to [...]
Math. Like many people, for some unknown reason I grew up with fear and loathing of mathematics. It was always my worse subject in school. Just mention words like “hypotenuse” and “calculus” and my eyes still glaze over. So it’s no wonder that dealing with my finances raises my anxiety level. I am thankful that [...]
