Money Matters…But How Much?
I’m not rich. And I don’t care. Well, sort of. I remember a job I once had. When the supervisor position opened up at the company, I considered applying. The raise would have amounted to about $4000 more a year. I called a friend, who was a supervisor at a different company, and asked him [...]
4 Great Ways to Observe Take Our Daughters (and Sons) to Work Day
Every year in the U.S. and Canada, the fourth Thursday in April is Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day. The day is traditionally observed with mothers or fathers keeping their kids out of school for the day, and letting them “shadow” their parent at work and see what their typical day is like. [...]
Home Improvement Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make
April is Home Improvement Month! While it’s great to feel empowered by finishing up a big project at home—whether it’s putting up bookshelves or redecorating the living room—don’t make these common mistakes that can have even the craftiest, most competent DIYers wishing they’d never picked up that power saw. “I DON’T NEED THE INSTRUCTIONS” Yes, [...]
6 Tips for Home Improvement on a Budget
When someone told me April is National Home Improvement Month, I thought they were joking. A month for home improvement? Really? I figured the idea must have been concocted by Home Depot or Lowe’s. But it’s a real holiday, started by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). Back during the real estate boom, [...]
Is it Possible to Blog Your Way to Riches?
Web logs—now more commonly known as blogs—have been around since the late 1990s. What started as a way for individuals to publish their opinions or life experiences on the Internet for everyone to see has become a bona fide phenomenon, to the point that there are nearly 160 million blogs in existence. And there are [...]
The Best Careers For Latinos in 2013
Not sure what career to get into? As Latinos and as women we have an advantage in certain fields. The Hispanic/Latino Professional Association releases a list of best companies for Latinos to work for each year, and we hand-picked the professions that had the most Latino-friendly companies listed. Here are nine great careers you should [...]
7 Tax Blunders to Avoid
Spring is finally here! That means longer days, nicer weather…and tax time. Here are seven common mistakes to avoid this fiscal year that will help you prevent everything from paperwork overload to the dreaded tax audit. BLUNDER #1: FILING LATE So the idea of sitting down and getting your taxes in order is inducing one [...]
Stylish Smartphones & Accessories for Moms
Modern moms are 38% more likely than the general population to use a smartphone, and they’re 28% more likely to use a tablet, according to a 2012 report from BabyCenter and Nielsen. Mobile moms demand nimble smartphone technology that goes beyond IMs and email with aplomb, and that looks stylish too! In addition, they need devices [...]
Tips for Filing Your Tax Return Last Minute
If you haven’t yet filed your 2012 federal income tax return, you are probably starting to feel the pressure; perhaps you’re even starting to panic a little. After all, the filing deadline of April 15 is only days away. Hopefully, we can help alleviate some of your anxiety with these step-by-step directions to get you [...]
Getting the Most Bang From Your Tax Refund Buck
With tax season just about wrapped up, many of us are about to receive, if we haven’t already, a big fat refund from the IRS. Perhaps you’ve even spent it. If not, here are some ways to put your newfound money to good use. Pay off debt. Focus first on loans that charge the highest [...]
