Archive for the ‘Finance’ Category
Compensation is a critical component of why we work – and as the knowledge worker has evolved, so has compensation. An increase in wages isn’t the only trend in the last 40 years; company perks have become expected by employees in many industries. Perks, additional paid time off, and retention bonuses have all become commonplace and have changed the way the millennial generation expects compensation for their work. Here is a look at the current state of compensation in the [...]
Would you take my wampum in exchange for your house? In the 1620′s, the Dutch would have accepted the sacred beads like currency. Debt began way before the Native Americans found their own currency, though. Find out what Hammurabi thought of debt, and when human cages were in vogue for debtors’ jail.
With the recession, it seems like everyone has been cutting back on their spending and ditching the plastic. However, credit card debt is still a major source of stress for many American households. BillShrink took a look at users across the country to see which states were doing the best (and worst) at keeping their spending in check. Did your home state make the list?














