If your child injures someone or damages property, will you have to pay the bills? Will the court order it to be debited out of your checking or savings account? Or maybe it will happen as it did in the case of a boy who thought he was an artist and spray painted the sides of office buildings. His parents were ordered by the court to work with him to repaint the walls. And they … [Read more...]
Enrollment in online universities growing
Enrollment in online universities is growing every year State universities are taking advantage of their traditional benefit: quality education at affordable prices. They are attracting a nontraditional student body: online learners who often live out of state. While enrollment at higher-education colleges and universities is not growing, enrollment in online programs is … [Read more...]
Number of workaholics blamed on technology
Being truly dedicated to your work is a plus no matter what your position may be. For some, however, dedication can become addiction. It's a fact of life that high earners work more than 50 hours a week. They are defined as people age 25 to 34 who earn $75,000 a year, or people age 35 and older with higher earnings. Some workers at various levels work 60 hours a week. They're … [Read more...]
Health hazard that could come with your promotion
The hazard is stress, but it's not the work-a-day kind you had before you were promoted to a new job or started a new business. Almost one out of five business leaders said in a recent survey that their "most challenging" life event was a promotion. It was so scary they ranked it above life-changing events like the death of a loved one or a divorce. A promotion can shake your … [Read more...]
Help to secure retirement income
Investing in bricks and mortar can help to secure retirement income When it comes to building long-term assets, only the top fifth of American households build a nest egg from stocks and bonds. For those who aren't rich, real estate is their main source of wealth in later years. Investing in commercial property can be wise, but the family home makes up a significant part of … [Read more...]