Ancient construction aid still vital but still hazardous
Humans have a lot of experience with scaffolding. It was used more than 17,000 years ago so that artists could paint on the ceilings of caves. It has been…
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Half of older Americans have nothing saved for retirement, study says
Even though the number of people with nothing saved for retirement is grim, it’s better than it was about 12 years ago. Of those 55 and older, 48 percent…
Some 401(k) fears valid, others not, experts say
Fear: The boss might steal it Somewhere on a assembly line is a young worker who once told a reporter: I wouldn’t put my money in a 401(k) because the…
How to pay taxes when retired
Many retirees have to pay taxes quarterly, usually in April, June, September and January. The idea is that each retiree should estimate the amount of…
Taxes and retirement: What is taxed?
Upon retirement, you don’t get a paycheck with the proper amount of taxes withheld. That’s obvious. What may not be so obvious until you retire is the…
Business Book Review: How crazy ideas sometimes change the world
Loonshots: How to Nurture the Crazy Ideas That Win Wars, Cure Diseases, and Transform Industries By Safi Bachall St. Martin’s Press 368 pages In 2004, a…
Sweet Success: The impossible little treat that made a fortune
The Eskimo Pie–or chocolate covered ice cream bar–is something we take for granted, but think about it for a second: Why does it even work? How do you…
A look at today’s office etiquette and interpersonal skills
According to The Conover Company, research shows that inferior interpersonal skills are the No. 1 reason employees don’t get along, fail to get promoted,…
The etiquette of doing business abroad
Every facet of U.S. business abroad depends upon its international relationships. As a result, it’s vital that business professionals understand what is…
The secret of telecommuter etiquette: Communication
According to Commpro, definite etiquette factors are involved in being a responsible part- or full-time telecommuter. Because the manager and co-workers…