Stealing from your future self
According to one investment expert, each $5 cup of coffee you buy at age 30 costs you $225 in retirement. Phil Davis, author of the investment newsletter…
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Smart investing: Examine your basket
During your working life, you use the work of your hands to earn a paycheck — and that is an important asset. The work you do is just one part of your…
Book Review ‘Creativity’ engages
“Creativity, Inc.,” by Ed Catmull and Amy Wallace achieves something that many business books strive for, but that few achieve. It tells an engaging story…
Could this curious trend save retail?
Street retail is declining as shoppers spend less time pounding the pavement for necessities and take their business online. That has been bad for…
Great Moments in Business
Filene’s: Edward Albert Filene, born September 3, 1860, was an American merchant and philanthropist. He made the family store into a retail powerhouse,…
What to do if you are laid off
That moment when the boss says you are laid off actually can be good for you if you handle it right. First, take a breath immediately and get control,…
Manners at Work Day, Sept. 2 — 4 workplace manners that matter
Although society is increasingly casual, formal standards of behavior enable people to work happily together. In short, manners count. Here’s how: 1…
What employees think
The Staples Advantage Workplace Index, a survey of office worker satisfaction, found the following five dominant perspectives in the workplace: 1…
What are contingencies in a real estate deal?
Ask the Expert What are contingencies in a real estate deal? A contingent offer is a standard way that buyers agree to purchase a home if certain…
6 steps to choosing a first home
First-time home buyers get a lot of good advice on finances before they buy their first home: They should be pre-approved for a mortgage, have cash on…