personal finance

On every business news homepage there is what we call a “thermometer story.”  In a thermometer story, the writer will bring to the surface an abundant amount of issues, or news items, for investors to ponder.  By doing this, an investor is supposed to get a solid grasp on the mental state of the...

As a wealth management consultant and professor for over a decade, it is that time again to file our taxes.  With tax filings, we must document our income, expenses, deductions, exemptions, retirement contributions and so forth.  Some of us must file our taxes for partnerships or corporations....

By Robert A. Green, CPA and founder of Green & Company Inc. (GreenTraderTax.com and GreenTraderFunds.com)< br/> Continuation of our blog series on problems with 1099s for 2011 taxes. Contrary to public perception, securities brokers' cost-basis reporting on 1099-Bs rarely matches...

You know how the saying goes: “A girl can never have too much stuff.”   …Or, can she? There are actually many reasons that you might need to ditch some of your stuff: spring cleaning, moving to another city, or perhaps moving in with your sig-o (do you honestly need two coffeemakers?)....

To become a highly successful trader in the shortest amount of time takes the skills of professional coaches to assist the want-to-be trader in reach this fast track goal. When a novice begins to think about becoming a trader, he has the dream of already having achieved his goal. He sees...

As a professional who has been involved in e-learning for over a decade, I can only say that a college degree is available to all who are on the internet.There are excellent accredited programs throughout the US and even internationally. Regional and national accreditation bodies recognize many...

Contrary to what many financial experts will tell you, investing in a 401(k) isn't for everyone. 1. You don’t have a personal savings account that covers 6-9 months of bills and expenses. Experts say you should have at least 3-6 months saved in case of an emergency, but more and more people...

Just because you're small, doesn't mean you can't be a big deal. Think big with these (free) online tools:     1. Grasshopper: This online phone service allows you to make your cell phone (and those of your employees) into a full service business landline. No matter which cell phone...

We know, we know — you’re kind of a big deal. But you still need a little help now and then, especially when you’re a small business looking to grow, and fast! Here’s who to turn to for a (free) hand-up:     1. oDesk: Post an assignment you need completed (like writing a blog post,...

Make an impact on your wallet and the environment? It's a win-win.     1. Plant your pad. Revamp your home by adding a little green to it. You’ve taken down all the holiday decor, but you still want your place to look lively, especially when you’re snowed in for more days than you can...