What If Money Fell Into Your Lap?

August 21, 2015

In a story that may or may not eventually turn out to be true, two men claim to have found a train that allegedly vanished at the end of the Nazi regime and it was (in theory) loaded with valuables. They are offering to share that location with authorities if they are given 10% of the value.  There are all kinds of legal, ethical and moral questions that would surround a found former Nazi treasure trove should this train actually exist and should they be given a nice finder’s fee. That could, if it’s a whole train filled with valuables, be quite the fortune! What are they going to do with it? Continue reading “What If Money Fell Into Your Lap?”

What Should You Do With Your Tax Refund?

April 17, 2014

If you’re like the average American, you’re getting a tax refund of about $3k this year. So what should you do with that nice windfall? Here are some things to consider before blowing it all on a random shopping spree. Continue reading “What Should You Do With Your Tax Refund?”

Did You Find a Little Extra in Your Stocking This Year?

December 25, 2013

As the year winds down, some employees may find a little extra in their stockings this year in the form of profit sharing, year-end bonuses, or other such windfalls.  Such surprises may leave them wondering “What should I do with this?”  Well, if you’ve managed to stay on the nice list all year, here are a few ideas as to what you can do with this extra bit of Christmas cheer: Continue reading “Did You Find a Little Extra in Your Stocking This Year?”