Archive for 'Business & Economy'
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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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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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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Benefits of “Going Local”
Posted on 13. Mar, 2009 by Adam Weight.
With the winds of uncertainty swirling around global and national markets, many people are choosing to “go local” by purchasing local goods and services. But one product that is often overlooked relates more to your money and the local economy than you may realize.
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Cool Online Tools to Help You Succeed
Posted on 07. Mar, 2009 by Adam Weight.
Western Community Bank was among the first 20 banks in the country to launch FinanceWorks(TM) powered by Quicken®. This FREE online money management tool allows users to manage accounts at over 5,000 financial institutions and credit card companies from one trusted and secure site.
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Automate Your Savings for Maximum Benefit
Posted on 06. Mar, 2009 by Adam Weight.
Online banking makes it easier for people to save money by allowing users to better maintain their accounts and manage the flow of funds in and out of their bank, automatically, with little to no effort.
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