Your 401k and Early Retirement

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

The American dream is to retire early. Who wouldnt want to put work behind them and spend their days traveling, with friends and family, participating in hobbies, and relaxing? In the past, early retirement was an option for those in good financial standing. Most considered it a reward for good saving and careful planning. Today, [...]

Serious Conditions In Boise Real Estate Strengthen!

Friday, January 29th, 2010

The Boise housing market has had its good and the bad this past year, same as the remainder of the nation. It is widely reported that the sky is falling and the Boise real estate market may never be the same, but the good news is that many people are seeing a turn around. Let’s take a look at some of the factors leading to this turn of events and examine if this trend will continue.

How to Prepare for a Layoff

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

Right away, you may be thinking why on earth am I reading an article on how to prepare for a layoff? Yes, this is a good question. We are all encouraged to think positive about the job market, our careers, and the economy. That much easier said than done. Rarely does a day go by [...]

How to Prepare for a Job Interview After a Layoff

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

Were you recently laid off from your job? If so, you have two choices. They usually include collecting unemployment for your preset time or finding a new job right away. Although many do not like to rush the process, you may want to jump right back in. With drive and determination, you could land a [...]

How to Help a Friend or Relative Through a Lay Off

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

Layoffs are happening all across the country and they continue to increase. If you werent laid off yourself, you likely know someone who was. In fact, that person may be a close friend or relative. How can you help them through this troubling time? Be available to listen. As a close friend or relative, you [...]

How to Cope with the Stress of Being Laid Off from Work

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

With the economy and job market in shambles, layoffs are becoming a common occurrence. If you find yourself waiting in the unemployment line, it may seem like the end of the word. It is not uncommon for laid off workers to get consumed with stress, anger, and depression. How do you avoid these negative emotions? [...]

Laid Off? Jump Back in and Find a Job Today

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

Did you recently receive a job layoff notice? If so, do you want to stay at home and collect unemployment for a while or jump right back into the game and find a new job? If you want to find a job and quick, please continue reading on for some helpful advice. Deal with your [...]

Significant Cutbacks That Can Help You Avoid Debt After a Job Layoff

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

Were you recently laid off from work? If so, you may be in financial distress. Even those who collect unemployment benefits barely find themselves scraping by. If you are one of those individuals, you need to make significant cutbacks. What might those cutbacks entail? Sell your house. If you live in a home with an [...]

Laid Off: 5 Reasons Not to Cause a Scene

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

Layoffs are increasing in frequency all across the country. It seems as if no industry is immune to the poor economy. Unfortunately, many of these layoffs come as a complete surprise. Could you imagine showing up to work like it was any other day and within two hours being told you need to clean out [...]

Laid Off? How to Find Work Quick

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

Were you recently laid off from work? Were you denied unemployment benefits? Are your benefits about to run out? If so, you are in a financial pinch. You are no longer working and bringing home money. How will you and your family survive? How can you find work quick? Continue reading on to find out. [...]