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After 4-year low, more people claiming unemployment benefits again

Jobless claims had an unanticipated spike last week, making for a four-month high.

10 easy ways to save money while commuting

In the spirit of National Bike to Work Day, here are 10 suggestions to save money on your commute. Read more »

May 16, 2013

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12 characteristics of wildly successful startups

I am often asked these questions by aspiring entrepreneurs who want to start a business: What do I need to do to be successful? Where can I receive help? What resources are there? Who can guide me? Read more »

May 13, 2013

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Utah summer jobs market appears strong

Utah's summer job prospects are looking good for many companies. But some officials say they're having a hard time finding employees to fill all positions. Read more »

May 12, 2013

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US home building is surging, but job growth isn't

The resurgent U.S. housing market has sent builders calling again for Richard Vap, who owns a drywall installation company. Vap would love to help — if he could hire enough qualified people. Read more »

May 9, 2013

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Are 401(k)s too risky to depend on for retirement?

In a nation with increasing retirement issues, investing in a 401(k) is becoming a greater gamble, according to Frontline. Read more »

April 30, 2013

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Economic theory uses scientific method

Economics requires theory to form testable hypotheses, and theory often required heavy use of mathematics. Without theory and testable hypotheses, we would be unable to understand the economy. Read more »

April 30, 2013

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Balancing act: To complete projects, lift together

Have you ever complained about a co-worker who, in your opinion, wasn't pulling his weight? Did your complaint lead to positive change? There's value, I think, in learning to "lift together" at... Read more »

April 30, 2013

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When investors aren’t an option: 10 alternatives to finance your business

I am often asked about options to finance a start-up business. Of course investors and bank loans are a common solution. However, a budding entrepreneur simply might not want to bring on investors... Read more »

April 30, 2013

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Property tax help for seniors and the disabled going unused

After noticing utilization of tax abatement programs for very poor seniors and people who are legally blind has been falling, Salt Lake County Treasurer K. Wayne Cushing wants the public to be more... Read more »

April 28, 2013

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Family ties helped family-owned business survive the Great Recession

Family ties saved the Wittern Group during the Great Recession, according to an article by USA Today. Read more »

April 26, 2013

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Get noticed — 4 easy steps to climbing the corporate ladder

As a board member on dozens of companies, the CEO of several firms, and an executive on many more, I have spent countless hours behind closed doors with fellow leaders. Have you ever walked by a... Read more »

April 23, 2013

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Balancing act: Do you think busyness is a virtue?

How often have you deflected a work assignment by claiming that you're just too busy to accept it? No one wants to hear how busy someone else is. But that doesn't stop us from wearing our busyness... Read more »

April 23, 2013

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Free checklist of what every retirement portfolio needs available to print

A simple infographic of what to do to get finances ready for retirement is available as a free printout. Read more »

April 19, 2013

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Happiness in the workplace comes from hardest decisions

Money is a far-removed factor to what influences happiness in the workplace. Read more »

April 15, 2013

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Majority of American travelers throwing away money

Only 67 percent of Americans collect rewards miles for flying, and, of those, 73 percent don’t know how many they have, according to a recent survey. Read more »

April 11, 2013

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Unemployment crisis for law school grads deepens

The job crisis for recent law school graduates just keeps getting worse. Now, graduates from some of the nation's top law schools are having trouble finding jobs. Read more »

April 10, 2013

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Five incredibly important lessons vital for guiding professional, personal life

Living by these five rules will save you a world of heartache, frustration and money throughout your professional life. Read more »

April 9, 2013

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Balancing act: Is the workplace really ruder, or are people too sensitive?

I recently wrote about a survey that noted an increase in rude behavior in the workplace. But one reader says heightened sensitivity, and not necessarily rudeness, is the problem. Read more »

April 9, 2013

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After 4-year low, more people claiming unemployment benefits again

Jobless claims had an unanticipated spike last week, making for a four-month high. Read more »

April 4, 2013

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Balancing act: Good teams excel in times of crisis

The best work groups — those that already operate at a high level during the best of times — get even better when one team member is in trouble. It is at these times that people step up... Read more »

April 2, 2013

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Salt Lake City listed as one of only 14 cities with increased jobs

Even though jobs are increasing nationally, Salt Lake City is one of only 14 of the 100 largest cities that have more jobs now than pre-recession. Read more »

April 1, 2013

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Emergency unemployment benefits will be cut due to sequestration

Emergency unemployment compensation will be reduced due to the federal sequestration. Read more »

March 29, 2013

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Wimpy attitudes cause U.S. kids to lose career opportunities

A new survey shows that U.S. teens are overly concerned with failure. The desire to avoid taking risks might prevent them from tackling STEM subjects — science, technology, engineering and math. Read more »

March 28, 2013

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Balancing act: Rudeness rules in the workplace

According to recent research, half of the people surveyed in 2011 said they were treated rudely at work at least once a week. This rudeness leads to many office problems, and fighting the epidemic... Read more »

March 26, 2013

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Utah unemployment decreases far below national average

The hope of employment is increasing in Utah, according to a release from the Utah Department of Workforce Services. Read more »

March 25, 2013

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