FINANCIAL HEALTH According to the American Psychological Association, finances are the number one cause of stress in America. Whether it’s meeting the monthly bills or trying to build a retirement fund, financial worries can be difficult to deal with. If you’re looking for ways to stretch your monthly budget, the Federal Trade Commission offers some […]
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MEDICAL NEWS It’s America’s fastest growing identity crime. DHHS says health care data hacking has affected more than 34 million Americans. Stolen records provide information for tax and insurance fraud. “When someone steals your medical identity, they corrupt your individual health record, so the next time you receive care your doctor can be working off
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FINANCIAL HEALTH 1. How are you paid? Is it by a fee and commission? Do you fully disclose the fees and the commissions you earn on every investment you make or service you offer? If paid by fees, what is the average fee your clients pay? 2. How many years have you been in the
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FINANCIAL HEALTH Identity theft is a serious crime. It happens when someone steals your personal information such as your social security number or credit card numbers and uses it without your permission. You may see mistakes or mystery charges on your bank, credit card, or other account statements. You may receive bills for products or
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FINANCIAL HEALTH Smart money management begins at home. Washington University researcher Michal Grinstein-Weiss found that teaching kids about money in childhood helps them better manage their mortgage loans as adults. The study was in Social Work Research. The professor offers 5 ways parents can teach their kids financial literacy: 1. Discuss and explain basic finances
FINANCIAL HEALTH It can feel like a dark cloud hanging overhead – the upcoming expense of your child’s college education. Whether your child is one month or 16 years old, it’s never too late to start putting some money away to invest in your child’s future. 529 college savings plans A 529 allows you to
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WORK LIFE Too many drinks combined with poor behavior at an office holiday party could signal the demise of employment for some employees, warned Lynne Richardson, dean of the Ball State University Miller College of Business. She said employees should be on their best behavior and treat the annual holiday office party as an extension
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WORK LIFE No matter what your job, you’re bound to feel overwhelmed sometimes. Whether you have new responsibilities, are worried about a certain project, or just have too much on your plate, it’s normal to feel the pressure occasionally. Though you may not be able to change what’s causing these feelings, you can find ways
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WELL-BEING You’ve heard the saying, “You’re born with two ears, but only one mouth.” According to the Society for Human Resource Management, being a good listener has many advantages at work and at home. You can come up with better ideas, work with others more easily, and connect with people more deeply. So how is
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WELL-BEING The big day has finally arrived. Your boss shakes your hand and wishes you well. Your colleagues gather around a cake and make small talk about landing the big fish in your retirement, or joke about what you’ll do now. A cardboard box is filled with the contents of your desk: family pictures, trinkets,
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