Author: Emmet Pierce
Avoid These Dead-End Careers: 7 Jobs That Ask Too Much and Pay Too Little
Emmet Pierce on August 16, 2018
There are many jobs that are OK to start out in but offer little opportunity for advancement. If you can’t avoid one of these, save your money and be alert for something else.
8 Things You Should Never Forget to Bring to a Meeting
Emmet Pierce on August 10, 2018
Be professional and prepared by showing up equipped with these essentials for every meeting.
How Drones Are Shaking Up Ranching and 6 Other Businesses
Emmet Pierce on July 25, 2018
One day in the near future, the use of drones by businesses may be commonplace. Here are areas already employing the small, unmanned aircraft to perform difficult tasks and increase efficiency.
7 Ways Divorce Can Cost You Big — and How to Avoid Them
Emmet Pierce on May 29, 2018
Ending a marriage can deal you a severe financial blow, but there are steps you can take to protect yourself.
How to Find Affordable Insurance for a High-Risk Driver
Emmet Pierce on March 9, 2018
Having a poor record behind the wheel can drive up your insurance rates. Here’s how get the best deal in a bad situation.
Why It’s Time to Consider Internet Banks
Emmet Pierce on March 8, 2018
If you can earn 10 times the interest on your savings with zero additional risk, you should.
10 Silly and Ineffective Ways to Save Money
Emmet Pierce on February 21, 2018
Everyone wants to save money, but not everyone succeeds. That’s because many people choose methods of saving that simply don’t work.
A Life-Saving Drug, Bitcoin and More: 9 Prices That Surged in 2017
Emmet Pierce on December 26, 2017
While U.S. inflation remains modest, there are some striking exceptions to the rule. Here are things significantly more expensive than a year earlier.
How to Untangle Your Credit When You Divorce
Emmet Pierce on November 27, 2017
Divorce is painful, but you can take steps to prevent it from haunting you longer than necessary in the form of credit problems.
20 of the Worst Data Security Breaches to Date
Emmet Pierce on November 15, 2017
Each passing month seems to reveal a bigger internet security problem than the last — exposing personal and financial data, and threatening businesses and customers.
How to Choose the Best Retirement Facility for Yourself or a Loved One
Emmet Pierce on October 19, 2017
Choosing an assisted living community for a loved one that is safe, meets social needs and offers the right level and quality of care can be tricky. Here are questions to ask, and red flags to look for.
Why You Should Not Ignore the NAFTA Talks in Washington
Emmet Pierce on October 17, 2017
President Trump is playing hardball in the North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations. What will happen if the U.S. withdraws from the pact?
States That Generation Xers Are Leaving — and Where They Are Moving Fastest
Emmet Pierce on October 11, 2017
Now in the key career and family years of life, Generation X is voting with its feet. Here’s where they are going, and why.
Is Your Car a Lemon? Here’s How to Use the Laws Designed to Protect You
Emmet Pierce on September 28, 2017
State lemon laws are there to make sure that you aren’t stuck with a faulty vehicle that keeps breaking down.
12 Ways to Slash the High Cost of Earning a College Degree
Emmet Pierce on September 21, 2017
Colleges and universities are expensive, but there are many strategies for coping with the costs of higher education.
Playing a Risky Game: People Who Fake Death for Big Money
Emmet Pierce on September 4, 2017
Life insurance fraud is attempted more often than you might think. Here’s what trips up the perpetrators, according to investigators who track them.
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