There certainly is a lot of bad news out there, what with the turmoil in the financial and housing sectors, companies laying off thousands of workers, and hundreds of billions of dollars vanishing from mutual funds and retirement accounts. Most … Continue reading →

Regardless of the economy, both in good times and bad, there will be occasions when you have to have a tough conversation with someone at work. How do you tell a vendor of many years that you’re cutting back on … Continue reading →

Some pieces of wisdom are counter-intuitive — at first glance, they contradict what we believe to be true. One example of this type of wisdom is “What other people think of you is none of your business.” This can be … Continue reading →

As the recession deepens with no end in sight, many people are coming up against some simple, hard truths about saving and spending money. Although the value of these principles has always been acknowledged, you could probably benefit from reviewing … Continue reading →

There are times in your business life, as in your personal life, when you feel that you must make a big decision. Should you change careers? Should you move into a new industry? Should you look for a different type … Continue reading →