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There are more than 600,000 public charities all wanting our support. When you decide to support a charity, look beyond the razzle-dazzle.
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There are more than 600,000 public charities all wanting our support. When you decide to support a charity, look beyond the razzle-dazzle.
The deals out there are great right now. And if you shop online and think it's too late, fear not!
Regifting is a classy term for something that has been going on as long as people have been getting gifts.
We plan for the big things like presents and travel but forget the special food and drinks we purchase for the holidays.
UMass is announcing its first two free and open online courses. They will begin next year.
You need to protect your numbers. Credit card numbers, ATM numbers, Social Security numbers, and pin numbers.
Wanxiang, a subsidiary of a Chinese automotive part maker, will buy almost all of the assets of A123 for more than $256 million.
Where can you find some extra cash this week?
Small movie theaters across the region are using all sorts of means to raise thousands of dollars in cash they'll need to pay for the biggest transition in decades - the change to digital.
So how do you find a good financial planner? Begin by asking your friends, work associates, and relatives if they use a financial planner.
Tipping is discretionary! It depends on how much service that person renders during the year and if you can afford it.
Recent surveys indicate that people are going to spend around $750 for gifts this year, but I've spoken with people who have spent thousands and others who can do it for under $200.
There's lots of books about how to raise kids but there isn't much about how to plan financially for a baby.
The legislation taking effect Monday allows these "benefit corporations" to prioritize business goals that create good jobs, restore the environment, help society and attract socially-conscious investors.
Expecting a baby makes people view the world differently. The transition from couple to family requires a fresh assessment of all aspects of your life.
I don't know what Congress is planning to do regarding tax changes. What I do know is that every year around the third week of December Congress decides to change the tax code.
Review your tax situation now so you have some idea what tax bracket you will fall into this year.
Dividends are a way a corporation shares its profits with its shareholders.
There are some decent tax breaks available for self-employed individuals.
Local Outdoor retailer Eastern Mountain Sports has been acquired by Philadelphia-based Versa Captial Management.
Flex Accounts are a benefit offered by many employers whereby you set aside part of your income, pre-tax, to these accounts.
Some of you are out shopping and you may have the kids with you in the car. As harried as you are right now, why not give the kids a money lesson?
So why would we want to give away our money?
None of us want to live with our kids but if you have not done retirement planning 101 you may end up living with one of your kids.
Local company Gemvara has been named to Oprah Winfrey's annual list of her "favorite things."
