Don't let the confusing world of personal finance discourage you from learning more. Budgeting issues, money management and tax strategies are something we can all learn about. Get straightforward, easy-to-understand personal finance...
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Don't let the confusing world of personal finance discourage you from learning more. Budgeting issues, money management and tax strategies are something we can all learn about. Get straightforward, easy-to-understand personal finance tips here!
These days, being a celebrity is about much more than just having a hit movie or a best-selling CD; it’s all about brand building and launching yourself into a one-person corporate empire. When you cross our fame-obsessed society with a consumer-driven economy, you get a powerful formula for lucrative one-woman businesses that indulge our senses and rake in hundreds of millions of dollars for the proprietor. Business editor Samantha Chang discusses what Oprah, Britney and JLo have in common... Read Full Story
Did you know that being a good team can actually help you rise to the top as an individual? A key trait most successful executives have in common is their ability to work well in a team, experts say. TheImproper.com's Samantha Chang explores this interesting contradiction. Read Full Story
A woman’s standard of living plunges by at least 30% after a divorce, according to recent studies, so it’s important for divorcées to get a grip on their finances both during and after a divorce if she wants to survive the process intact. All women—especially divorcées—need to overcome their aversion to money issues, educate themselves and set financial goals. Read more . Read Full Story
Now is a great time to be a millionaire. Despite the shaky economy of recent months, there’s more wealth and opportunities to make money than ever before. In fact, the number of millionaires in the world climbed 8.3% in 2006, and their numbers are growing. While the achievement can sound daunting, experts say becoming a millionaire doesn’t have to be a fantasy. In fact, the same characteristics that enable some people to become successful in business can also help them to acquire millions... Read Full Story
We live in a superficial society and there’s no question that looks matter a lot, from the bedroom to the boardroom. But to what extent does appearance affect our professional success, and can you really use sex appeal to further your career, or will it just bite you in the ass? TheImproper.com takes an inside look . Read Full Story
Contrary to popular belief, wills aren’t just for the rich. Everyone should have a will—whether you’re married or single, rich or poor, childless or a parent. Business editor Samantha Chang discusses why a will is a must-have if you want to protect your loved ones as well as your assets. Read Full Story
If having money guaranteed happiness, it’s obvious we wouldn’t see the epidemic of drug and alcohol abuse among rich and famous celebrities, and the wealthy wouldn’t have the same problems the rest of us do. But there must be a connection, right? Otherwise, why would people spend so much time and effort trying to acquire wealth? TheImproper.com takes a closer look . Read Full Story
It is a Buyer’s Market, and I am not just talking real estate. Pretty much all consumer markets are struggling across the board and gyms are no exception. The economy has made retaining gym members and attracting new clientele especially difficult in an already competitive market. In my local area of Seattle there has been an explosion of gyms opening their doors. The number of gyms has more than doubled in the past few years. I see most of these gyms barren all the time. How long can these... Read Full Story
Many people who rely on credit cards or personal loans to cover the cost of participation in the spirit of giving, after a few really take the time that a comprehensive assessment of exactly how the loan or cost is the time really has paid.
Interest rates led to an increase in the Prime Minister at the highest level in six years. That’s not good news for borrowers to get loans to interest rate volatility. If you’ve ever received a loan to cover the cost of your vacation, you can feel... Read Full Story
