Not a day goes by when I don’t notice a vehicle on the road with something dangling from their rearview mirror. You may find it odd that I notice things like that, but for years I’ve known that those ever-present danglers, whether it is the popul… Read More

You may have noticed a little extra in your paycheck lately. Smile! The America Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (“ARRA”) adjusted the amount of wage withholding so that workers would generally receive more money in their paychecks each week… Read More

Do you have a will? If your answer was no, you’re not alone. According to a 2007 survey by Harris Interactive, 55 percent of all adult Americans do not have a will. The survey found that most adults who do not have any of the basic estate plann… Read More

Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, if an employee was involuntarily terminated, and otherwise eligible for COBRA benefits, during the period of 9/1/2008 – 12/31/2009, that person is eligible for a reduction in the cost of… Read More

MARCH MADNESS OFFICE POOLSThere is no doubt many of you reading this article will fill out brackets for this year’s NCAA Tournament. March Madness and the Super Bowl are two of the country’s biggest gambling events, and not just for avid sports f… Read More

On January 29, 2009, President Obama signed into law the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009. This law, which was made retroactive to May 28, 2007, lengthens the time employees have to bring a claim for discrimination in compensation. It was passed… Read More

Checking your credit report at least annually is a good idea to ensure your credit history has been accurately reported. A regular credit check-up will allow you time to correct any errors that may be on the report before your credit is checked for a… Read More

Did you receive a handful of gift cards in your stocking this year? If you did, you are certainly not alone. The prevalence of gift cards has grown tremendously since 2001. In fact, according to the TowerGroup, a research and advisory firm, gift card… Read More