Working at home for those lucky enough to do so is a pretty sweet deal – both for employers and employees! While staff can enjoy a bit of extra time in bed and don’t need to rush breakfast in order to get out of the door in a hurry in order to get to the office in time, company bosses can also …
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How Low Can You Go?
If you're ever at a party, but there's no one actually "partying," what do you do? Easy solution: Limbo! People love the limbo. It's funny, actually. It doesn't matter whether it's a pole, a belt strap, or a jump rope - people love walking under objects with their backs bent. "How low …
What Do Adrianne Curry and The Tax Free Weekend Have In Common?
Neither are as attractive as they appear. I was greeted at the mall yesterday by a full parking lot and extremely long checkout lines. If this doesn't make you bullish about the economic recovery, I don't know what does. I assumed each mall-goer recently received a HUGE bonus check from their …
Sunday Funday: Weekly Recap
Weekly Recap Miss Blinkin and I returned to an empty house after a very relaxing vacation. It was the second of the month but that didn't make it any less enjoyable. It was a lot of fun. On a financial note - we began the merging of our accounts. As a newly-engaged couple, some may say this is …
What is Supply Trade Finance?
Supply trade finance is a complex form of international finance related to international trade. It is used when there are buyers and sellers of goods in different countries, who use different banking systems and laws. The main reason companies use supply trade finance intermediaries is to help …
Sunday Funday: Weekly Recap
I'm at the beach for the second time this month. It's a different feeling than I'm used to. Typically, our bodies and minds are in desperate need of rest by the time vacation rolls around but not this time. I'm hoping my already-rejuvenated body is more productive this trip than I was 2 weeks ago. …
Your Obsession With FREE
A few weeks ago I asked "Who Wants A FREE Gift Card?" The generosity was a combination of - a "thank you" to my readers - and - an experiment on consumerism. You may be surprised by the results. Let me first announce the winner of the FREE gift card before I get too tangled in the tests. And …