Leadership
Neal Boortz Commencement Speech
Neal Boortz Commencement Speech I got the following as an email. Let me know what you think! ———————– Boortz never gave this commencement address but according to Snopes did write it. It should be required reading by every college student. He is soon retiring after about 40 yrs. behind the microphone. Neal Boortz is a … Continue reading
Reduce Stress, Improve Results, and Gain Respect
Reduce Stress, Improve Results, and Gain Respect I was reading a Blog Post from Tony Schwartz on the Harvard Business Review this week titled “No is the New Yes: Four Practices to Reprioritize Your Life” and it got me really thinking about a New Years Resolution I made this year. RESOLUTION #4: Learn to say … Continue reading
5 Tips to Facilitate a Great Meeting
5 Tips to Facilitate a Great Meeting Meetings. Does anyone like meetings? I’m sure someone does, but we have to have them, right? The answer is yes. As part of the leadership for a company, I know that meetings are necessary for a business to run well. They should not be the primary or only … Continue reading
Accounts – Joint Checkbook App
Joint Checkbook Register Woes? Hate sharing your checkbook because your spouse never writes their transactions in your register? Or does your spouse hound you about writing things in and you just can’t seem to make it easy enough to remember? Amber hates
Is My Old Apartment On My Credit?
Question: Lucy writes in: “I have questions about a credit check. I had to give my SSN for a credit check on an apartment. Will the person seeing the check be able to see old leases from 2007 from a different state? Answer: Lucy, if they were negative they will show up. Your addresses that … Continue reading
3 Reasons to Always Turn A Store Credit Card Down
3 Reasons to Always Turn A Store Credit Card Down You’ve heard it. “Would you like to save and additional 15% on your purchase today by applying for a store credit card?” Who wouldn’t want to get 15% off of their purchase with today’s rising prices? ME. That’s who. Many reasons exist to steer clear … Continue reading
Your Credit Score: How to Fix, Improve, and Protect the 3-Digit Number that Shapes Your Financial Future, 3rd Edition
How do I get something off of my credit history? When does something bad come off my credit history? Why did the apartment building I applied to turn me down? Can an employer turn me down because of credit? Why is the loan officer saying I need a co-signer? What does FICO Score mean? If … Continue reading
Will I Still Build Credit?
Will I Still Build Credit? Serena Asked: I plan on purchasing a used vehicle. I’m 19 so I have no prior credit history, so my father will be co-signing the loan. He wants to put the car in his name so that the insurance will be cheaper, however I will be making the car payments … Continue reading
What’s The Best Account to Open to Save Money for Traveling
What’s The Best Account to Open to Save Money for Traveling Cindy’s Question: I want to start saving money. But I don’t know what sort of account would be best. I want to start travelling when I’m 22. I currently have a full time job, so I’m earning a living Ryan’s Answer: You need to … Continue reading
How To Build Credit As A Recent Graduate
How To Build Credit As A Recent Graduate The following question was taken from Yahoo Answers and Answered by Ryan McKinney. So I’ve just recently graduated from university, have checking and savings accounts with a large national bank, and have a student loan which I’ve been on-time with all payments. Now as a means of … Continue reading
What Are Good Summer Jobs?
What Are Good Summer Jobs? Whether you’re a teenager needing to make some money fast for a concert or you’re helping your child learn the value of a buck, here are a few summer jobs that don’t require a start-up cost and teach kids how to provide for themselves. Think Services. What services can you … Continue reading
Can bank keep my funds if I have been rejected?
Can bank keep my funds if I have been rejected to open an account? This question was taken from Yahoo Answers by an anonymous person? QUESTION: I have a bad record in Chexsystems and I attempted to open account with a new bank (I submitted funds from my current bank to fund the “new”account)…They rejected … Continue reading
Never Eat Alone Review
Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi Keith Ferrazzi, the author of Never Eat Alone believes that relationships and networks are like muscles. The more you work them the stronger and healthier they become. Never Eat Alone is perfect for anyone that owns a business and realizes how important a good network is, but aren’t sure … Continue reading
How Leaders Inspire People to Act – Simon Sinek
Simon Sinek is a brilliant speaker and this particular talk shows it. This TED Talk cuts leadership to the core. It seems a little long, but it’s totally worth the time spent watching it. Look back in your life and think about a time that you did well at something. You will undoubtedly see that … Continue reading
What Percentage of My Monthly Income Should I Spend On A Car Payment?
What Percentage of My Monthly Income Should I Spend On A Car Payment? The short answer is none. The best way to pay for a car is with cash. Now that we have that out of the way, the 2nd best way is to finance as little as possible. I get asked this question all … Continue reading