Gather around, everyone. It’s story time. Last Friday was my birthday, and each year my wife and I try to one up each other with decorations we put up for each other’s birthday. This year, my wife decided to go all out, and completely decked out our place with streamers, banners, and other birthday decorations. […]

I was browsing through CNN this afternoon, and I came across an article called Top 10 April Fools’ work pranks. While all the pranks seemed like great ideas, they all pretty much guaranteed a stern discussion from HR and walking papers. But can you still have fun at work on April 1st and not have […]

Salary negotiations are often the most stressful part of the job application. After all, the salary you agree to when you start your new job will directly affect you throughout your career at your new company. Each time you get a raise, it will be based on your current earnings. The higher your salary, the […]

A 401(k) plan is a great way to save money for retirement. After you’ve enrolled with your employer, your savings occur automatically. That is, the money is deducted from your pay before you ever see it. But even a great, tax-deferred plan , has many potential pitfalls to avoid. Here are some tips to help […]