For those of you living in the United States, you probably read the title and thought I was referring to the July 4th Independence Day holiday right? Actually, the TGIT phrase pertains to Utah state employees.  Starting next month, state employees will only work four days a week in an attempt to reduce energy costs and [...]

Many people dream of being able to quit their 9-to-5 job and start their own business.  Few take the bold step and embark down the entrepreneurial path.  Even fewer take this step and succeed.  If you’ve been thinking about quitting your job to start your own business, you’ll enjoy this article by Sarah Pierce.  In [...]

This latest blog post is a comment on Jessica Dickler’s article on CNNMoney.com dated June 2, 2008.   First, let’s begin with a summary of her key points. Eighty-five (85) percent of U.S. households participate in a rewards program. Reward cards have more complicated rules and restrictions. These credit cards carry a higher annual percentage rates (APR). Some rewards programs [...]

You’ve probably heard the ad below: “My name is Todd Davis. My social security number is 457-55-5462. I’m Todd Davis, CEO of LifeLock, and yes, that’s my real social security number*. Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in America, victimizing over 10 million people a year and costing billions of dollars. So why publish [...]

This post is inspired by Mary Dalrymple’s article, “Wealth Defense: The Biggest Threat to Your Money”.  Here’s a quick summary of the tips for you to consider: Your Bank - If you’re not getting the most out of your bank, look for better rates (other banks or alternative investments to boost your interest rate).  This suggestion [...]