Category: Business

Dear Penny, My boyfriend’s mother passed away in April 2022. In 2000, she refinanced her deceased mother’s brownstone. She had her name and her two adult sons’ names on the deed. At some point, the house went into pre-foreclosure. She refinanced again, but this time, she had to remove her sons’ names from the deed.  […]

The average American sends or receives over 40 text messages per day. What if you could actually get paid for texting? There are companies out there willing to pay for texters. Some want trained professionals to provide SMS-based coaching. Others want everyday people to text their answers to quick survey questions. And still others just […]

In reality, formal training or certification is not required to find employment in the building sector. You can get your foot in the door as an apprentice and then advance your training and experience as you see fit. Construction qualifications, however, can increase your marketability and hence your salary. Either a better job prospect will […]

Communication is essential to all human activities and is critical to business success. For your SME to be successful, information must flow freely from your customers to the person most able to help them. Effective external communication can mean the difference between happy customers who come back and customers who look for help elsewhere. In […]

The digital world has made keeping data simple, but it has also introduced new risks, like cyberattacks and the potential loss of information as a result of manmade and natural disasters. Invoices, company finances, employee information, and customer details are just some examples of the sensitive data that modern businesses deal with every day and […]

The cost of living is going up and up thanks to inflation, which rose 7.1% in November compared to the previous year. If you’ve found some relief at the gas pump recently, you’ve likely still felt the financial pinch at the grocery store and when making other everyday purchases. If you’re looking to stabilize your […]

If you’ve had a sneaking suspicion that things you buy are getting smaller, you may be right. Angel Soft toilet paper used to be 425 sheets per roll. Now it’s 320 sheets per roll. A bag of Doritos used to be 9.75 ounces. It’s now 9.25 ounces. Dial soap was 21 ounces, and now it’s […]

Women, you already know life isn’t fair. It’s the same way with retirement savings, and we’re seeing newly published proof of that. When it comes to how men and women save for their golden years, new research by retirement giant Vanguard discovered two conflicting trends: Women are more conscientious about joining their employer’s 401(k) plans. […]

The perfect holiday gift doesn’t have to be something you buy from the store, cover in wrapping paper and place under the tree. Giving friends and family members an experience gift is just as wonderful — and it’ll create memories that last far beyond the holiday season. Gifting experiences like concert tickets, a trip to […]

Do you spend hours painstakingly curating the perfect Spotify playlist? We have the perfect side gig for you! Playlist Push pays music lovers to give new songs a shot. They send over a track, and you listen. If you’re a Spotify user, your next step is to send the artist an honest review of the […]