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Employee or Independent Contractor? Which is Better?
Posted on December 22, 2014
When looking to acquire more talent, savvy companies seriously consider both options – hiring a full-time employee or engaging an independent contractor. Many, but certainly not all, companies need some full time staff for a base level of work and to maintain consistency. Moreover, many companies, especially service companies, have workload peaks and valleys. When [...]
Posted on December 22, 2014
When looking to acquire more talent, savvy companies seriously consider both options – hiring a full-time employee or engaging an independent contractor. Many, but certainly not all, companies need some full time staff for a base level of work and to maintain consistency. Moreover, many companies, especially service companies, have workload peaks and valleys. When [...]
How to Combat Rising Health Costs
Posted on December 16, 2014
Even people who have never heard of GEICO know that health care costs have been skyrocketing over the last few years. With the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, many companies may see a further increase in their premiums. Although escalating health care expenditures is a worrying issue for both small and large businesses, these[...]
Posted on December 16, 2014
Even people who have never heard of GEICO know that health care costs have been skyrocketing over the last few years. With the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, many companies may see a further increase in their premiums. Although escalating health care expenditures is a worrying issue for both small and large businesses, these[...]
Retirement investment options for the self-employed
Posted on January 7, 2014
Many folks who have “regular 9-to-5” office jobs contribute to a company-sponsored retirement savings fund, be it 401K or employee pension (or both), or other financial product or service offered by their company. These are great benefits. So are the healthcare benefits, paid vacation time and sick days offered by many companies. [...]
Posted on January 7, 2014
Many folks who have “regular 9-to-5” office jobs contribute to a company-sponsored retirement savings fund, be it 401K or employee pension (or both), or other financial product or service offered by their company. These are great benefits. So are the healthcare benefits, paid vacation time and sick days offered by many companies. [...]
Average student loan debt nears $30K
Posted on December 9, 2013
There is no question that a college degree is an integral piece of the puzzle on the road to finding a good job and rewarding career. For example, high school graduates with no college degree had a 17.9% unemployment rate in 2012, while their counterparts with degrees experienced a 7.7% rate (source). Unfortunately, a college[...]
Posted on December 9, 2013
There is no question that a college degree is an integral piece of the puzzle on the road to finding a good job and rewarding career. For example, high school graduates with no college degree had a 17.9% unemployment rate in 2012, while their counterparts with degrees experienced a 7.7% rate (source). Unfortunately, a college[...]
Supreme Court to decide once and for all (hopefully) if severance pay is taxable
Posted on November 15, 2013
These days, terminated employees receiving severance packages happen quite frequently. Sometimes it happens voluntarily, such as during a layoff; other times, it happens after the employee has won a lawsuit against his or her company. It could even be required by state or federal law, or be part of a company’s policy. Severance pay is [...]
Posted on November 15, 2013
These days, terminated employees receiving severance packages happen quite frequently. Sometimes it happens voluntarily, such as during a layoff; other times, it happens after the employee has won a lawsuit against his or her company. It could even be required by state or federal law, or be part of a company’s policy. Severance pay is [...]
Low salaries of fast food workers cost us all in the long run
Posted on October 30, 2013
There are many people who would love to have a job… any job. But even if you have one, there’s no guarantee that you’ll be able to make it without some help. Fast food workers are the perfect example. A recent study by the University of California Berkeley Labor Center and the University of Illinois [...]
Posted on October 30, 2013
There are many people who would love to have a job… any job. But even if you have one, there’s no guarantee that you’ll be able to make it without some help. Fast food workers are the perfect example. A recent study by the University of California Berkeley Labor Center and the University of Illinois [...]
