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Getting People to Open Up to You

Getting People to Open Up to You

  Much research demonstrates the physical and psychological benefits of social support—not surprising since we all know from personal experience how good it feels to be close to others. On t

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The Great Estate Tax Mess of 2010

The Great Estate Tax Mess of 2010

How One Mistake Can Cost You Millions Congress has created great confusion for people seeking to minimize the possible tax burden on their heirs for 2010 and beyond. As this year began, the federal e

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Turn Small Talk into Big Deals

Turn Small Talk into Big Deals

Build relationships... win clients... find jobs Small talk is widely considered a waste of time. Used properly, however, it can be a great way to find new business clients, network for a new job and/

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The Informational Interview

The Informational Interview

How it can help you get a job in tough times Looking for a job is painful under any circumstances, but especially difficult during times of economic turmoil. With unemployment expected to climb to

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Are American Cars Really Made in America?

Are American Cars Really Made in America?

Buying a vehicle from an American automaker no longer guarantees that your car is American-made. American automakers now have factories all over the world—while some foreign carmakers have factories

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Eight Professions Hiring Now (No College Required)

Eight Professions Hiring Now (No College Required)

The recent recession has taken its toll on many working people, but those who lack college degrees have fared the worst. The unemployment rate among Americans whose education ended with a high school

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What Your “Explanation of Benefits” Really Means

What Your “Explanation of Benefits” Really Means

Think back to the last time you received one of those forms from Medicare or your health insurer that’s marked “THIS IS NOT A BILL.” Chances are you stuck it in a pile or even tossed it in the g

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Five Things Never to Say at Work

Five Things Never to Say at Work

A few poorly chosen words in the workplace can damage an employee’s reputation and cripple his/her career. Even smart, well-meaning employees sometimes say the wrong things. Among the thoughts never

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The Whistle-Blower’s Guide To Doing What’s Right While Protecting

The Whistle-Blower’s Guide To Doing What’s Right While Protecting Yourself

In November, shocking allegations emerged that Jerry Sandusky, a former defensive coordinator of the Penn State University football team, had sexually molested young boys whom he befriended through a

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The Best Credit Cards of 2012: Some Offer 5% Cash Back

The Best Credit Cards of 2012: Some Offer 5% Cash Back

Credit card issuers have been rolling out an array of attractive incentives to get consumers to choose and use their cards. That’s partly because credit cards still are very profitable for the issue

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