Thirty years ago, the mantra of the business world was “greed is good” because (as the movie Wall Street put it), “greed captures the essence of the evolutionary spirit … greed for life, for money, for love, for knowledge has marked the upward surge of mankind.” This isn’t a life philosophy so much as a management theory. It …
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More than one in five working American adults, or 21 percent, don’t set aside any of their annual income for short-term or long-term goals. That’s according to a new survey from Bankrate.com, which asked 1,000 of them how much of their annual income they save for retirement, emergencies and other financial goals. And those who …
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f the sight of a plate of broccoli makes you gag, this post is for you! We’ll turn any “Veggie Hater” into a “Vegetable Lover” by showing you how to make a plate full of greens not taste like a wet gym sock [1]. If you’ve been a picky eater your whole life (I didn’t …
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Spending money is a fact of life, albeit one of the fun ones. Another fact of life: How you spend your money is just as important to your financial success as your decision to save or get out of debt. Smart spending habits keep you from paying too much for an item, overspending on your …
Boost your balance. Used correctly, a 401(k) account allows you to take advantage of employer contributions, tax breaks and automatic saving. But you also need to take care to avoid excessive fees and penalties that will reduce your returns. Here’s how to maximize the value of your 401(k) plan. Contribute automatically. Having contributions automatically withheld …
