Ways a spouse can help
Two key problems make shift work hard at home: Sleep and meals. Sleep is by far the most important, but it’s likely that one partner (and the kids) will…
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How to stay healthy and sleep well working shifts
Stay healthy and sleep well working shifts Shift work can be hard on a body. From the social and family isolation of second shift (about 2 p.m. to 10…
When the kids can’t come up with a down payment, parents can share equity
Parents can help with a down payment on a house for the kids, while protecting their money, with a shared-equity mortgage. It’s not a common way to help…
Home fixes that cost money to delay
In a home, small problems can quickly become big expensive ones, according to Home and Garden Television. Mold, for example, is a typical problem in wet…
Overdraft fee costs are rising
American consumers handed over about $11.45 billion in overdraft fees to banks in 2017 which was about $10 million more than 2016’s numbers, according to…
Extra money: Become a RentAFriend
Outgoing individuals that love meeting new people could make between $10 and $50 per hour to be a friend to others through RentAFriend, according to…
New services make loyalty programs work for small business
Thanks to smartphones, loyalty programs can work for small business. According to Forbes, loyalty programs help provide a substantial reason for customers…
Some brick-and-mortar stores thrive
In small towns and cities all over America, malls are closing, shopping centers are vacant, and the cause is e-commerce. But physical stores still have…
Problems with partners in a small business
Starting a small business can be a daunting task that has led about 1.6 million owners to seek out a partner to add leadership support or to help provide…
Severance pay can sometimes be negotiated
A plant closes. Employees are out of a job. But in some cases, a company might offer severance pay and this could be negotiable. According to The Muse,…