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Minimizing the Stress of a Layoff – Part 2 of 3
Posted on 23. Apr, 2009 by Adam Weight.
There’s a lot of information out there about how to minimize the stress of a layoff, and how to be prepared for one. This is a compilation of a few of the more consistent ideas out there that may keep a layoff from knocking you for a loop.
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Minimizing the Stress of a Layoff – Part 1 of 3
Posted on 22. Apr, 2009 by Adam Weight.
Layoffs are commonplace in a sagging economy, and it often doesn’t matter how good you are at your job or how hard you work. The key to minimizing the stress is to know how to react if you are laid-off and to prepare now for the possibility of a layoff in the future.
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Tax Fun Facts
Posted on 10. Apr, 2009 by Adam Weight.
Is it really fair to place the words “tax” and “fun” next to each other? We’ll let you decide, but with April 15th bearing down on us, here are some interesting–if not fun–tax facts to divert your thoughts for a few minutes and hopefully lift your spirits.
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Half-empty or Half-full?
Posted on 03. Apr, 2009 by Adam Weight.
The US Department of Labor released a report today stating that the national unemployment rate rose to 8.5% in March 2009 — the highest level since 1983. At the risk of sounding a little heartless: So what? What does this often quoted statistic mean to me and you? It’s 8.5% of what? How does Utah, or Utah County, or Orem, Lindon, Pleasant Grove, or American Fork fit into this statistic? These are all good questions that deserve some attention. So here goes…
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“How much should I have in savings?”
Posted on 27. Mar, 2009 by Adam Weight.
It’s not often that I read the magazines in the break room–partly because I could care less what’s going on with Brangelina or because I have no interest in making cupcakes look like butterflies. But I confess to opening the April 1, 2009 issue of Family Circle Magazine a few days ago and stumbling upon a short, but helpful article.
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Managing a Joint Account
Posted on 25. Mar, 2009 by Adam Weight.
Whether you’re married, have a business partner, or operate a non-profit organization, chances are good that you have a joint checking account. Chances are also good that you (or another account signer) have had some heartburn managing the account…
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Credit Crunch Commonsense
Posted on 19. Mar, 2009 by Adam Weight.
We’re seeing that increased, open, and honest communication between our business customers and the bank goes a long way toward fostering more trust and a willingness to cooperate.
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