Posts From Matthew C. Keegan
7 Financial Tips for Young Adults
Young people are facing a world where uncertainty is the only certainty that they have. Long gone are the days of company loyal and with it the pension plans, benefits and increased upward mobility.
15 Christmas Gifts For Car Guys and Gals
Finding the right gift can sometimes prove elusive. However, if you have a car guy (or gal) in your life there are several gift ideas that are sure to please.
Keep These Consumer Tips in Mind This Christmas
The busyness of the holiday season can add pressure to shoppers who may find themselves attempting to juggle multiple responsibilities including shopping for gifts. On average, consumers spend more than $700 on Christmas gifts, hard-earned money that few of us give fritter away.
5 Year End Tax Tips for Smart Taxpayers
Your mind is on Christmas and that is perfect place of reflection at this time of the year. But you must be careful not to forget that New Year’s Day will loom soon after and the tax implications associated with it.
How to Avoid Compulsive Spending This Christmas
The weather outside is frightful. That’s all the more reason to hit the mall, right? Well, not if you have difficulty controlling your spending. Or perhaps you lack control completely.
Seasonal Employment and How to Find It
No matter the time of year, companies are always looking for temporary help to supplement their staffs and to serve their customers. During the holiday season that demand tends to increase, especially in the retail sector.
How to Save Hundreds of Dollars on a New Car
Shopping for a new car can be a hassle and many consumers approach the process with dread and with a lack of accurate information. Knowledge is power and when you have a full grasp of the market and prices, saving hundreds, if not thousands of dollars on your purchase is within reach.
How to Handle Family Conflict This Holiday Season
Tweet With Thanksgiving behind you, chances are you already had your fill of family obligations. Those obligations, however, won’t go away unless you simply tell people you won’t participate in
What You Need to Know About Credit This Christmas
Christmas is certainly a most joyful time of the year, with the advent season providing weeks of enjoyment before the big day arrives. And on through New Year’s Day the merriment continues until early in Jan. when the first of your credit card bills arrive.
Black Friday and Holiday Shopping Bargains
Black Friday is one of the most hyped marketing events of the year. The day used to represent when retailers began to make a profit for the year, with General Ledgers (G/L) going from red (representing a loss) to black (a profit) on that day.
How to Deal With a Difficult Employee
We have all worked with one. You know, the employee who just does not get along with people, an individual that employers label difficult.
Christmas Tipping: Who Gets What
My father-in-law worked as a doorman for more than 50 years at a Manhattan high-rise apartment. He did not make much money throughout the year, but at Christmas time he collected huge tips.
Christmas Tree Shopping Tips, Fresh Style
Millions of Americans buy real Christmas trees each year, enjoying the smell and look of fir throughout the holiday season. Christmas trees come in a variety of sizes and shapes, and can cost as little as $20 to well over $100.
Your Year End Business Check Up
With just weeks left in the year, businesses will soon close the books on another business year. But before the calendar flips over, you’ll want to ensure that several matters including tax issues are addressed well before then.
How to Hire an Attorney
We laugh at lawyer jokes, but when it comes time for legal representation the joie de vivre quickly comes to an end.
