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How to Spot the 11 Dysfunctional Types of Bosses

Posted on August 24, 2011
Is your boss a dysfunctional psychopath? Find out the warning signs

When you go on an interview, every potential boss seems like a nice person to work for, right? But sometimes your first impression is very, very wrong. Knowing what kind of work relationship you want can help you figure out which personality types to avoid, says Ben Dattner, author of The Blame Game: How the Hidden Rules of Credit and Blame Determine Our Success or Failure.

Raise a Smart Spender

Posted on October 14, 2010

Teach your child the principles of smart spending with help from Neale S. Godfrey, author of Money Doesn’t Grow On Trees: A Parent’s Guide to Raising Financially Responsible Children.

The Four-Jar Allowance System for Kids

Posted on September 8, 2010

A foolproof method for teaching children to be wise about money, from Neale S. Godfrey, author of Money Doesn’t Grow On Trees: A Parent’s Guide to Raising Financially Responsible Children.

Should Kids Hold an After-School Job?

Posted on August 26, 2010

Working a menial job for money does not teach children anything they can’t learn in school. Instead, explains David Owen, author of The First National Bank of Dad, it prevents development gained from joining other activities.

5 Steps to Redefining and Achieving Financial Freedom

Posted on July 8, 2010

There’s no doubt that money is important. But what is your vision of financial freedom? Stacy Johnson, author of Life or Debt 2010, highlights why setting goals for a bigger life picture is so important.

33 No-Nonsense Ways to Save Money by Saving Energy

Posted on June 17, 2010

Follow these easy money (and energy) saving tips from Stacy W. Johnson, host of Money Talks and author of Life or Debt 2010, and you’ll see a difference in your utility bills next month.

How Not to Ask for a Raise: 6 Common Pitfalls

Posted on May 27, 2010

Avoid these pitfalls — and find out where the biggest raises come from. From Robin Ryan, author of What to Do With the Rest of Your Life: America’s Top Career Coach Shows You How to Find or Create the Job You’ll LOVE

How to Effortlessly Raise Smart Savers

Posted on May 12, 2010

Author David Owen shares how opening The First National Bank of Dad turned his kids into ultra-cool money managers without nagging or telling them what to do.

Stop Paying Your Kids to Help Around the House

Posted on May 11, 2010

David Owen, author of The First National Bank of Dad: The Best Way to Teach Kids About Money, doesn’t believe allowance should be linked to chores. Instead, he offers tried-and-true tips for building cooperation to get the job done.

9 Secrets to Successful Salary Negotiations

Posted on May 6, 2010

How to get paid well for what you do, from Robin Ryan, author of What to Do With the Rest of Your Life: America’s Top Career Coach Shows You How to Find or Create the Job You’ll LOVE.

The Importance of Stock Price in Building a Diversified Portfolio

Posted on April 6, 2010

Why you should always keep an eye on the prices of stocks you own or might want to own. From Jim Cramer’s Getting Back to Even by bestselling author James J. Cramer

The Basics of Building a Portfolio

Posted on April 1, 2010

How to approach stock pricing and portfolio building in today’s market, from Jim Cramer’s Getting Back to Even by bestselling author James J. Cramer

How Much Did Your Stuff Really Cost You? An Eye-Opening Exercise

Posted on March 12, 2010

This eye-opening exercise from Stacy Johnson, author of Life or Debt 2010, is guaranteed to reduce excess spending as you discover your true income and how much the stuff you own really cost you.