Money Management

It’s a rare (and lucky) person who doesn’t experience financial worries to some degree.

The severity, of course, is as unique as the individual, ranging from the occasional short-term money crunch to constant, overwhelming anxiety about staying afloat in a sea of debt.

And Murphy’s Law seems to rule when it comes to finances: The less you … Continue Reading »

Saving money is a popular New Year’s resolution that, for many people, doesn’t last longer than those vows to lose weight or exercise daily.

Faced with stacks of credit card bills, many of them the result of overly enthusiastic Christmas spending, a common response is the ostrich approach.

But sticking your head in the sand (or shoving … Continue Reading »

It’s the season of giving, which can only mean one thing: Next month the Christmas bills will start rolling in.

What that may mean for your staff members is worry, distraction, and a drop in productivity as their personal financial strain follows them to the office.

Money problems are a leading cause of stress among Americans, according … Continue Reading »

Money isn’t everything, but when it comes to your health, it may matter more than you think.

New findings by the Harvard School of Public Health point to a correlation between the condition of the economy and the physical health of people with chronic medical conditions.

It seems that the economic downturn has many Americans feeling worse, … Continue Reading »

With the holidays right around the corner, many people are starting to plan for (or fret over) how they’re going to satisfy their loved ones’ Christmas wishes.

The season of giving can get pretty expensive. And in the meantime you’ve likely got employees who are spending valuable work hours shopping online for the best deals, and … Continue Reading »

Imagine a brown-bag lunch. What’s inside? Do the contents resemble something your mom might have packed for you in elementary school?

Brown-bagging it doesn’t have to (and, frankly, shouldn’t) mean the PB&J sandwiches, chips, and Twinkies of your childhood.

When you plan ahead and do a little prep work before leaving for the office, you can treat … Continue Reading »

Money may not be the root of all evil, but it’s also not the key to happiness.

New research has found that while your income can have a positive influence on your perception of your life, it doesn’t necessarily affect the way you feel day to day.

The study surveyed 1,000 Americans and found that higher income … Continue Reading »

In a struggling economy (or any kind, for that matter), everybody’s looking to save a buck.

That goes double for most companies, whose very survival depends upon being able to turn a profit.

That can be quite a challenge when you factor in all the expenses it takes to run a business successfully.

Of course, these expenses include … Continue Reading »

Money may not live up to its reputation as the root of all evil, but it can sometimes feel that way.

Financial stress is one of the leading causes of stress in Americans, and those who experience it risk paying the price with their health.

Worry over personal finances can lead to problems such as sleep disturbance … Continue Reading »

It’s Tax Day: an oft-dreaded yearly event that compels us to turn our attention toward our personal finances.

For most people, that’s not a pleasant thing to do. A poll earlier this year found that more than half of American workers say they are “much more concerned” about their finances than they were a year … Continue Reading »