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Key Account Management
Traditional sales methods have undergone such a significant evolution in recent years that it could plausibly be claimed that we are now in a new era – the age of Key Account Management (or KAM). KAM may be more complex than the sales techniques which preceded it, but it has far greater potential and reach. [...]
How Being Physically Fit Helps Improve Personal Finance
There’s no doubt about it, proper diet and plenty of exercise leads to a improved quality of life. But in addition to the obvious health benefits, eating less and working out more can actually help you save a decent amount of money as well. Just consider the following five ways such a switch to a [...]
How Much is Your Body Worth?
Selling your organs and other body parts is illegal but it does beg the question; how much could you get for your various bits if it wasn’t? Inspired by this post written by Brian, I decided to try and find out. I’ve only included the parts which could be donated by the living, as you [...]
8 Ways to Save Money and Be Healthier This Year
There are any number of reasons you could have for wanting to save money. Perhaps you’re saving for a honeymoon, a new computer, adjustable rate mortgage loans or ARM mortgages. Many people are simply looking to square away money for future savings. Either way, there are many simple strategies to build for the future in [...]
Selling a kid or a kidney – Which is the better business model?
A few years back a friend who had just recently been married was wrestling with the to have or not to have kids question. Knowing that I had collected several of these critters myself, she asked my thoughts on the risks and rewards that come along with being a parent. Our discussion was almost exclusively in terms [...]
Five money-saving ideas for parents
There are all sorts of estimates as to how much it costs to raise our kids these days, but it’s widely agreed to be in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Of course, most parents are on a budget – but even so, a few savings here and there can soon add up, so try [...]
5 Budgeting Tips for New College Graduates
So, you made it through college in one piece, and you even managed to land a good job. Congratulations You’re in the home stretch toward financial stability – but you haven’t exactly hit home base yet. Most likely that new job isn’t going to make you rich (not yet, right?), and it’s even more likely [...]
Bail Or No Bail – How Much Trouble Is The Euro In?
The big news out of Europe this week was the announcement of a 50% write-down of Greek bonds held by European banks in another massive bailout of the embattled country. Problems with this approach began to surface quickly. The biggest and most challenging is the temporary injunction issued by the German Constitutional Court on October [...]
Get out of debt on your own if you’ve amassed a huge amount on your cards
Getting out of debt and staying out of debt is not the same thing. While most debtors can get help from the professional companies and get out of debt, staying out of debt is not so easy. You have to be financially disciplined in order to stay out of debt in the near future and [...]
Tax-Deductible Medical Expenses
The good news is that many medical expenses are tax-deductible. The bad news is that your medical expenses must total more than 7.5% of your adjusted gross income (AGI) in order for you to take the medical tax deduction. More importantly, you can only claim the medical expenses in excess of 7.5% of your AGI. [...]
A New Program to Aid Students for Life After College
Westwood College is preparing students for their careers by introducing its new Employment PledgeSM program, available to new students. Eligible students who have not found employment six months after graduation will receive help with their bills from Westwood College for up to six months. “The Employment Pledge is a first-of-its-kind program that reinforces our commitment [...]
Choosing a Degree Program that will Actually Support You
The job market is terrible, and it really doesn’t seem as if it is going to show any significant growth in the upcoming months. This isn’t what many students who are about to either start their degree programs or return to their current studies want to hear. In fact, many current students are beginning to [...]
How to Make Ends Meet Once the Benefits Run Out
If you were laid off months ago, your unemployment benefits might be almost out. In the interim you better be prepared for when the well runs dry. Fortunately so long as you have a home computer and access to the Internet, there are a variety of ways you can earn enough income to get through [...]
Perfect Vision Without Breaking the Bank
Your sight is an essential component to your enjoyment of life – seeing your child play, enjoying the theater, looking into a loved one’s eyes. Therefore, when eyesight begins to fade, you need to view the purchasing of eyeglasses as an investment – buying into life and its visual beauty. Having said this, the investment [...]
