We generally think of an accountant as someone who handles your tax return, but if you’re a small business owner your accountant can actually be an integral part of your company. The right accountant will offer a range of services you need at the right price, being an extension of your business rather than someone…
More than a month has passed since we had a mad rush of gifts, eggnog, turkey and in-laws. Through the month of January many people have been furtively glancing at their credit card balance hoping it would magically go down. Since we are halfway through February, the realization has set in that if something is…
The idea that money puts a wrench in your plans for marital bliss isn’t exactly a groundbreaking one. Money woes, stress and arguments can taint even the happiest of marriages, especially if you and your spouse aren’t on the same financial page. To combat some of the battles you fight over your bank balance, it’s…
Anyone who manages a business knows that employees need motivation to stay productive. Simply having a job is not enough to keep people going, and many bosses out there struggle with motivation. The reasoning often goes, “If I pay them enough, they will be motivated to work hard.” Unfortunately most people are not very motivated…
Today is the Super Bowl and even though the Chicago Bears are not involved I am still looking forward to watching the game. We are having some friends over and using some of the Super Bowl recipes from my wife’s article this week. I am going to be cheering for the 49ers since they’re an…
Valentine’s Day is upon us and the pressure is on for most. How do we possibly show our love for one person that’s limited to this one special day? It is possible to go beyond the usual suspects of flowers and candy, without causing your wallet heartbreak. From a one-of-a-kind date that your soul mate…
New tires can be a real inconvenience to a persons budget. If you take some time to be an educated and informed consumer, you can save yourself some money on your next tire purchase. While there is no exact consensus as to how often you should replace the tires on your vehicle, in most cases,…