Get on social media or you will fail! That’s the message that is being rammed down the throat of businesses today.  It reminds me of a high school popularity contest.  The reality is that, right now, social media only makes sense for some businesses, some of the time. Social media is...

This blog came into existence after I spent time this January in a hospital holding vigil for my dad.   I’ve been struggling for the past three weeks to find the words to talk about how important it is to simplify your financial life and your work life so that you can focus on the...

With 9.6% unemployment, the job market seems to be an unending black hole but there are many bright pockets.  Even the Federal Reserve has admitted that government policies will not fix the unemployment situation.   I thought I would share my opinion about where the job opportunities...

The concept of personal branding has become big, but frankly it confuses me.  This push to brand oneself like a corporation seems dehumanizing.  When did it become mainstream to be a box of soap? I think many people have been overwhelmed by all the marketing messages out there, and they are...

Ready for how the new 1099 rule from the Health Care Reform Law will impact your blog, aside from the extra paperwork costs and the tax ID risks? For those who do not know what the 1099 requirements are, here is a previous discussion.   Remember that the people who will write the rules for...