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Strategic Workforce Planning to Help Manage HR Issues As the Economic Recovery Progresses
As the recovery progresses, employers will shift their focus from cutting labor costs back to preserving talent and investing in key segments of their workforce – issues at the very heart of strategic workforce planning (SWP), The Conference Board reports today. “Employers who’ve been forced to focus on reducing headcount will return to deciding whether to [...]
Continue reading...Tax Time Is Great Time to Get Finances Organized
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Greater Atlanta Offers Strategies to Reduce Stress, Improve Financial Outlook Preparing to file your taxes provides a great opportunity to get your financial life organized. Not only will it help you save time, it can reduce stress, help you stay on track to meet your financial goals and [...]
Continue reading...New Study Shows ‘Intent’ Behind Mobile Internet Use
Thursday, February 11, 2010
91% of mobile phone users go online to socialize compared to only 79% of traditional desktop users. Mobile phone users are 1.6 times more likely to manage finances compared to traditional desktop users (62% versus 39%). Mobile phone users are 1.4 times more likely than traditional desktop users to rally support for a cause (67% versus 47%). According [...]
Continue reading...Small Business Owners Gather in Nation’s Capital to Fight the Swiping of America
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Main Street America says excessive swipe fees hinder job growth and unfairly raise consumer prices Small business owners from across the country joined Consumers for Competitive Choice (C4CC) President Bob Johnson, Executive Director Jim Conran, and Jennifer Cavallaro, Owner of The Beehive Cafe in Bristol, RI in Washington, DC, today to discuss with Members of Congress [...]
Continue reading...Retail Industry Job Gains Lead January Jobs Report
Saturday, February 6, 2010
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According to the report, the U.S. economy shed 22,000 jobs in January, while the unemployment rate dropped to 9.7 percent. Even so, the labor market remains weak, with more than 4 million American jobs lost in the past year and 8.4 million jobs lost since the recession began in December 2007. The retail industry added [...]
Continue reading...Unveiling the Truth About Identity Theft
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Over the past five years, identity theft has become a growing, nationwide concern annually affecting approximately 10 million Americans and their credit cards. It’s an issue that is difficult to detect until it is too late and hard to understand the impact of until experienced firsthand. According to the FTC, the recovery process can [...]
Continue reading...Thinking Of Cutting Up Your Credit Cards?
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Getting a new financial start in the new year may mean ditching credit cards in favor of cash. Although living without credit cards has financial benefits, a Kansas State University expert said there are a few things to consider before taking scissors to your plastic. “Living card-free takes away a lot of the spending temptations and generally [...]
Continue reading...The Debt Diva Cautions New Credit Card Law Does Not Protect Against High Interest Rates
Monday, February 1, 2010
Clarky Davis, The Debt Diva, Warns New Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act is Not A Cure for Financial Woes Clarky Davis, The Debt Diva and credit advisor at CareOne Services, Inc. today counseled that the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 (CARD) has new regulations that will benefit consumers; however, the [...]
Continue reading...Identity Theft 911 Offers Tips for National Data Privacy Day
Monday, February 1, 2010
Consumers and businesses globally spend hours each day exploring the Internet for news, information, and communications purposes. Today’s National Data Privacy Day serves as an important reminder that consumers need to protect their own personal information when accessing the World Wide Web and businesses need to safeguard the information which they are responsible for collecting [...]
Continue reading...Consumers Encouraged to Protect Their Privacy Online
Thursday, January 28, 2010
iKeepSafe, Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum and AT&T Recognize National Data Privacy Day by Providing Consumer credit card Tips on How to Protect Your Privacy Online The Internet offers an exciting world of information and entertainment at the click of a mouse. Consumers are spending hours surfing, shopping, playing games and communicating online, but as with [...]
Continue reading...Bank of America Accepting Donations for American Red Cross’ Haitian Relief Efforts at All U.S. Banking Centers
Monday, January 18, 2010
In addition, Bank of America announced it will, at a customer’s request, waive associated foreign transaction fees for customers making a donation with a Bank of America debit or credit card to charitable organizations supporting Haitian relief efforts. This follows an announcement made yesterday by Visa, Mastercard and American Express to waive fees to select charities [...]
Continue reading...Emergency Relief for Haiti: Members of Electronic Payments Coalition Pledge to Help
Saturday, January 16, 2010
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The sixty member companies of the Electronic Payments Coalition share the sorrow and shock of the worldwide community over the devastating earthquake in Haiti. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and the thousands of aid workers who have traveled to Haiti to help with recovery. All of the members of the EPC are making [...]
Continue reading...Resolve to Manage Your Money Better in 2010
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
When you’re making your New Year’s resolutions consider the findings of a recent national survey done by the Financial Industry Regulatory (FINRA) Investor Education Foundation with input from the AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants). Nearly half of the survey respondents reported facing difficulties in covering monthly expenses and paying bills, the majority don’t have [...]
Continue reading...Last Minute Gift Dash Is Prime Time for Identity Thieves
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
AARP Idaho Provides Simple Tips to Protect Your Credit During Holiday Season The last minute shopping rush is on and identity thieves are banking on consumers being careless, especially in making on-line purchases with credit cards. As on-line holiday purchases have just passed the $10 million mark, cyber criminals are taking note and increasingly looking to [...]
Continue reading...Consumers Avoid Bankruptcy and Post-Holiday Blues with Credit Card Debt Settlement Solution
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Caught up by the holiday excitement, millions of shoppers will buy gifts overcharging on credit cards. The New Year’s aftermath may leave many cardholders overextended and opting for bankruptcy. However, debt relief savior, Debt Free League offers a powerful bankruptcy alternative. Recognizing the biggest season for retailers, credit card debt reduction specialist, Debt Free League cautions [...]
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Saturday, February 13, 2010
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