Planning pays off when buying policy

By Bob Land | February 17, 2012 - 5:10pm

You can pay $700 annually for a quality long-term care insurance policy. You also can pay $7,000 a year.

Manufacturing improves but still remains far off heyday

By Dr. Mike Walden | February 10, 2012 - 7:32pm

Perhaps you’ve read news stories saying, “U.S. manufacturing has made a comeback.” But is it true, and if so, why and what does it mean?

Don’t play politics with your investment decisions

By Rocky Speight | February 3, 2012 - 7:32pm

As the election season heats up, you will hear more and more promises and claims and counterclaims from the candidates.

Fund rollover must meet guidelines

By Anthony Engrassia | January 27, 2012 - 6:06pm

Unfortunately, 401(k) rollover is an area where mistakes can occur.

Three steps retain good employees

By Christy Skojec Taylor | January 20, 2012 - 7:37pm

The current economic climate has led to an interesting new trend in business.

Well-managed technology helps guide investments

By Tim Dameron | January 13, 2012 - 6:13pm

In addition to providing news, entertainment and access to social networking, mobile devices and apps also can make tracking your investments and the financial markets more convenient than ever.

Four issues factor into Social Security decision

By Chet Osterhoudt | January 6, 2012 - 7:30pm

When should you start taking Social Security?

Leaders know that workers want to offer their talents

By Dr. Mark Frohman | December 23, 2011 - 3:23pm

Wonder why your employees are more eager leaving work than they are when they come in to work?

Price isn't only stock consideration

By Barden Winstead | December 16, 2011 - 6:44pm

While the most visible and understandable way to judge a stock’s performance is by the growth of its share price, one often-overlooked aspect of investing is dividends.

Views differ on why credit is tight

By Dr. Mike Walden | December 9, 2011 - 6:59pm

Credit is the life-blood of an economy. Even the best-run business or household sometimes needs access to credit.

Checklist close out 2011 investing

By Rocky Speight | December 2, 2011 - 6:40pm

As an investor, you’ve pretty much seen it all in 2011 – slow-but-steady gains early in the year, a market correction during the debt ceiling debate, the U.S. credit downgrade and huge one-day up and down stock price movements.

Steps protect surviving spouse

By Anthony Engrassia | November 25, 2011 - 5:16pm

When a spouse is grieving, it can be difficult to consider practical matters.

Managers’ efforts improve work force

By Christy Skojec Taylor | November 18, 2011 - 8:02pm

The end of the year brings many traditions and celebrations such as holiday parties and gift exchanges to employees’ lives.

Steps give 2012 smart start

By Tim Dameron | November 11, 2011 - 9:52pm

You’ve seen governments worldwide struggle to balance their budgets and stay afloat.

Tax plan offers several factors to consider

By Mary Currie | October 28, 2011 - 5:32pm

I wanted to discuss the 9-9-9 tax plan, not in a political way but in a practical view.

Critical thinking reaches best solutions

By Mark Frohman | October 21, 2011 - 3:30pm

Business managers increasingly face situations calling for fresh thinking and new ideas.

Don’t just think about retirement

By Barden Winstead | October 14, 2011 - 7:31pm

Only a generation ago, planning for retirement was simple.

Demography drives many economic choices

By Dr. Mike Walden | October 7, 2011 - 6:14pm

When, as a child, I was confused about some problem, my father would say, “Son, maybe you’re missing the forest because of the trees.

Untrained employees cost companies

By Christy Skojec Taylor | September 16, 2011 - 5:53pm

Company leaders are in a place of great influence and responsibility, so if they lack training and knowledge in how to manage their workflow, problems quickly can spread throughout an organization.

Competing philosophies address economy

By Dr. Mike Walden | June 3, 2011 - 10:20pm

In many ways it’s a great time to be an economic educator. Almost everyone’s interested in the economy.

Gas prices rebound with economy

By Dr. Mike Walden | February 1, 2011 - 11:18am

I got into a little trouble recently when I told a reporter that the rise in gas prices can be viewed as a positive indicator for the economy.

Assess tolerance before investing

By Tim Dameron | January 7, 2011 - 9:17pm

Most economists agree that the threat of a double-dip recession has passed, but there still are serious concerns facing the U.S. economy in 2011.

Work now to lower taxes, raise income

By Mary Currie | December 17, 2010 - 9:01pm

We are coming to the end of another year, which means we should consider actions that may reduce our individual and business taxes for the current year and next year and increase our net income.

Best firms have open communication

By Mark Frohman | December 10, 2010 - 8:18pm

Let’s look at two elements of communicating consequences.

Savings plan can fund education

By Barden Winstead | December 3, 2010 - 9:31pm

With the cost of college tuition and expenses rising at a greater rate than general inflation, planning for a child’s education may be the most important financial decision of your life.