If you’re thinking about starting your own business, here’s an into to top trends for 2010 that look like they’ll last through 2011. Selling fuzzier Here’s a statistic.  The American Pet Products Association said that based on previous years, the forecast of pet related sales for 2009 was $45.4 billion. That’s more than some national […]

Tax-savvy ways to wrap 2010 For you, or your small business, the end of October should signal a great time to examine your gains and losses and take advantage of some tax savvy tips to reduce your income and knock down your taxes due. Donate for good and a tax refund Clean out your closets […]

As it gets darker, we always look for ways to stay healthy especially when facing holiday meals.  Short of paying up for an expensive indoor class, here are three simple, free or cheap ways to stay healthy and keep your stress down through the holidays and beyond. 1) Walk it off A new study has […]

When winter, cold, and flu season approach, it’s a comfort to know you’re prepped for the unexpected.  Here are a few tips to keep you healthy and ready. Get the remedies in-house Make sure you’ve got white rice, soft tissues, cough drops, zinc lozenges, ColdFX, plain saltines, ginger ale, Gatoraid, Pedialyte—or whatever you need to […]

According to an article in last week’s Washington Post, the number of women with six-figure incomes is rising at a much faster pace than it is for men. One in 18 women working full time earned $100,000 or more in 2009, up 14 percent in two years according to new, nationwide census figures compared to […]

(Puppies and kittens.)  We all need something happy to focus on when we think about retirement.  We can barely (almost?) make ends meet monthly with a full salary now—how are we going to live our life on Social Security? (Cupcakes.)  We will make it work and thankfully Social Security is still there for us.  The […]

Fall is harvest season and it pays to re-think how to shop for your food.  Here are 10 ideas that could stretch your grocery dollar. Organic vs. conventional Organics, if in season, are usually even cheaper than “conventional” or non-organic produce, shares Ashley Hawkins, spokesperson for Whole Foods.  However, if organics are a little out of […]

You like where you’re at, or you hate it–but either way, you’re ready to move to another country.  Congratulations–you’re about to become an expat!  With some things it pays to just jump in and do it, but if you’re moving to another country as a single woman, there are numerous financial and personal variables to […]

Despite growth in the economy, the economic climate for American workers hasn’t improved much since last Labor Day, and they are significantly worse off on most measures than they were a decade ago. According to the third annual Labor Scorecard compiled by Rutgers’ School of Management and Labor Relations (SMLR), workers fortunate enough to be […]

Markets are easing cautiously into recovery but the recovery rate for many single women is still starker than that of married women.  According to the most recent census, the poverty rate for married women is 6.2%, as opposed to 21% for single women. Another disturbing financial trend is the rise of credit card default.  According […]