The Fake Amazon.com Cancellation Email Scam
May 21, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Business
Courtesy of The Better Business Bureau (BBB.org) Online shoppers beware! The latest email phishing scam looks just like an order cancellation notice from Amazon.com. Be sure to double check suspicious emails you receive from the online retailer before clicking on any links. About the scam: This scam email comes from an Amazon.com email address, such [...]
Don’t Fall for Fake Online Reviews!
May 21, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Finances
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers that feedback and reviews of products and services are not all they are cracked up to be, and in many cases, might be misleading. People turn to consumer reviews to find out what others’ experiences are like. Unfortunately, there is evidence that some online feedback is planted. [...]
How to Stop Running From Your Debts
May 9, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Finances
by Carol Holm Debt – it’s the one little word that has the ability to send most people running for cover. You can run but unfortunately, you can’t hide. The topic of debt is a tender subject. If you find yourself in debt, it’s difficult to listen to people chastise you on how you [...]
Resumes: Get a Second Opinion!
May 4, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Career
by Linda Wells Most of us spend a lot of time drafting our resume; laboring over selecting just the right words to reflect our years of experience. Once finished, we look at it with a sense of pride and are sure that everyone who sees it will immediately see our value. We see a [...]
Wait — Don’t Spend That Tax Refund Just Yet!
April 16, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Finances
Do you spend weeks each spring eagerly anticipating your income tax refund? When the money finally comes in, is it gone tomorrow? You’re not alone. Many consumers view tax refunds as unplanned bonuses, but it makes more sense to plan for that new chunk of change so it doesn’t go to waste. Making smart decisions [...]
Last-Minute Tax Filing Tips
April 15, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Finances
Are you a tax procrastinator? Then you’re part of a non-exclusive and expensive club. A survey by TechBargains.com found last-minute income-tax filers pay nearly double over those who file earlier in the year. That’s better, however, than those who file late or don’t file at all. The IRS makes a significant distinction between taxpayers who [...]
7 Money Lessons for Financial Literacy Month
April 12, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Finances
April is an important month when it comes to spending money: Soon-to-be grads prep for the “real world” as parents contemplate the rising costs of summer camp for their kids. Homeowners tackle pricey improvement projects during more favorable spring temperatures while others face the looming tax deadline for paying outstanding debt. With all the mounting [...]
The 10 Most Overlooked Discounts
March 20, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Finances
Even novice couponers know the best source for grocery-store discounts (the Sunday circular) and have the smarts to time their shopping trips around a sale. However, unless you’re an extreme saver with surplus storage space for toothpaste and toilet paper, you may not be aware of many discounts crossing your path every day. Before you [...]
Get More Done!
March 19, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Career
Mission Complete! Five Ways to Know When You’re Done with What You’re Doing If you often feel like you’ve barely skimmed the surface of what you should have accomplished on a given work day, Jason Womack has a secret for you. He says that when you learn to “know when you’re done” with projects, tasks, [...]
7 Tips for Preparing Your Tax Return
March 12, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Finances
It’s tax time again and, just like last year, Uncle Sam is offering a bit of relief in the form of two extra days for filing. While this news may encourage you to put off tax prep, it’s essential to get your information submitted as soon as possible. After all, the sooner you submit, the [...]
10 Tips for Successful Networking
February 24, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Career
Make Your Connections Count: 10 Things You Need to Know (Now!) About Successful Networking Many people spend a lot of time and energy trying to make effective business connections, only to find that their networking is not working. Vickie Milazzo shares her insight on how to build meaningful relationships with the right people. In the [...]
8 Wise Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund
February 24, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Finances
Tax season is upon us, and however much you dread completing your return this year, there’s always solace to be had in the potential of a sweet reward: the refund. The average tax refund in 2011 was over $2,900, according to CNNMoney. Receiving such a large check typically feels like free money, and the desire [...]