Article first published as Purchasers from Amazon Responsible for StateTaxes on Technorati. Amazon has enjoyed an advantage over their competition. They have not had to add tax to the purchase amount in states where they don’t have a physical presence. Slate...
via google.com With the recent stock market drop, there was a mass sale off of stocks. This may lead to the question: If everyone is selling, is there a chance that there are stocks that no one wants to purchase? The answer is technically no. There are always as...
Many consumers have taken a financial hit with the recent economic climate. As more people are defaulting on their home loans, it is interesting to see the impact on FICO scores. What may be a surprise is how many wealthy people with good credit are going into...
In recent research published in the journal Social Science Research, the data showed that young adults aged 18-27 actually felt empowered by having debt. They felt that it increased their self-esteem and made them feel in control of their lives. Because they were...
via google.com The typical entrepreneurial personality has the drive and ambition for success. Like anything in life, though, it is always harder to do something the very first time. This can discourage many new entrepreneurs from taking that initial leap and to...
via google.com The movie The Social Network showcased Mark Zuckerberg’s ability to create an enormous business from seemingly nothing. Not all entrepreneurs have been accepted to Harvard like Mark Zuckerberg or Bill Gates to hit it big. However, having the...
via online.wsj.com Target date funds have become a very popular way for people to invest in their 401k. Target-dated funds are mutual funds that automatically adjust the asset mix of stocks, bonds and cash usually based on the investor’s future retirement date. There...
via google.com A report released last week from Scarborough.com showed in 2010 that 6.2 million people over 65 are working. This group has been referred to as the Retired for Hire. Many of these workers are not in dire financial straits either. In fact this report...
Target-dated funds are mutual funds that automatically adjust the asset mix of stocks, bonds and cash usually based on the investor’s future retirement date. Companies have been offering these options for their employees for many years. Some companies are now even...
via google.com LinkedIn has already completed the first step in the IPO process. With over 90 million members in over 200 countries and an estimated worth of $2 billion, its growth is undeniable. All Things Digital reported, “LinkedIn, the online business networking...
They say that to change the mind, the influencer must also change the ‘state of mind’. Pre-suasion may sound like a new term, but it could be the key to optimal persuasion. In this episode, Dr. Diane Hamilton sits down with Dr. Robert Cialdini, widely known as “The...
Many of us are drowning from stress and overwhelm. If we live this thinkable life, it is time to dive into this conversation with Dr. Diane Hamilton and her guest today. In this episode, Marcel Kuhn, the Founder of Unthinkable Mastermind, takes us inside his book,...
The growing dominance of China's tech giants in 5G technology has far-reaching geopolitical consequences. To address this challenge, we need to understand the strategies being used to counter China's dangerous grip on this critical area of tech. In this episode, Jon...
Our guest today is Varian's Senior VP and Head of HR, Livia Freudl. In this latest episode, we discuss work at Varian is focused on shaping the future of oncology by building shorter paths between consultation and treatment. Livia shares her expansive global cultural...
Our guest today is Encore Capital Group's CHRO, Tracy Ting. In this latest episode, we discuss how she spearheaded the creation of a global set of values for Encore. In this episode we also discussed the impact on global employee engagement, metrics for measuring...