Lenders prefer students pay ahead, not pay down Published: Mon, Jan 23, 2012 Dear Mary: I read your book "How to Debt-Proof Your Marriage." You talked about paying down the mortgage principal with a 13th payment each year (adding one-twelfth of one payment each month to your regular payment, so that after 12 months you have added one full payment). How can I do this to my student loans?... Read More

Could you live abroad and keep your job? Published: Thu, Aug 11, 2011 Barry Frangipane, a software engineer, was used to telecommuting from his home in Tampa Bay, but he didn’t realize how far telecommuting could reach until he read Under the Tuscan Sun, a book about an American who chucked it all to live in Italy. Read More

4 Ways To Watch Out for Scam Artists Published: Thu, Oct 21, 2010 As we begin to see some glimmer of recovery from the longest and deepest U.S. recession in more than 70 years, here come the scam artists in full force, posing as sure signs of help and support. Read More

Oklahoma City CoCo, coops and social spaces foster sense of community Updated: Fri, May 14, 2010 People in Oklahoma City are starting to come together through cooperatives, collective work spaces and social spaces. Read More

3 Ways To Get Paid Working From Home Published: Thu, Apr 29, 2010 Dear Mary: I am looking for a job that I can do from home. I need to supplement our main income and pay down debt, but I also would like to be home for my kids. I am concerned about getting scammed. Do you have any suggestions for legitimate jobs that allow me to work from home? -- Mary S., Connecticut Dear Mary... Read More

Companies Should Prepare for Potential Swine Flu Outbreak Published: Thu, Nov 12, 2009 Companies across the nation, many of which have already shed millions of workers through layoffs, could be caught significantly understaffed should the H1N1 flu spread through their remaining workers, warns one workplace authority. Increasing the likelihood of widespread flu-related absenteeism are ineffective sick... Read More

Thwart negative thoughts, avoid ambiguity Published: Fri, Nov 6, 2009 Dear Sam: I resigned from a high-profile job for personal reasons. Is it okay to generically tell prospective employers that I resigned for personal reasons and not go into detail about the reasons for my resignation? — Jenny Dear Jenny: Yes, you could tell a prospective employer that you resigned for personal... Read More

Work From Home but Avoid Scams Updated: Wed, Nov 4, 2009 Dear Mary: I am employed full time, working 12-hour shifts three days a week. I am looking for a second, part-time job to generate more income, but I need to work from home. There are so many bad offers out there that I can't figure out which might be legitimate. Do you know of any solid, reliable "work from home"... Read More

How Companies Can Protect Workers From Flu Outbreaks Published: Wed, May 6, 2009 With over 1,000 confirmed cases of swine flu reported globally, fears of a pandemic are already taking a toll on the fragile economy. Not only did the virus cause stocks to fall amid the growing concerns, but the companies should take note that preparation for potential flu outbreaks is extremely important. Flu... Read More

Sharpen résumé focus to improve responses Updated: Tue, Jan 27, 2009 Dear Sam: I have proven I can step into any role and excel. With my job search lasting for 9 months now, I really need a job and am willing to do anything. How do I make my résumé reflect that I can do almost anything? – Mike Dear Mike: While this may seem like an effective strategy, it is actually quite... Read More

Telecommuting becoming easier with new technology Updated: Sun, Nov 16, 2008 After 20 years service with Claremore Regional Hospital, Audrey Webber of Claremore two years ago “retired.” She was 42. A business development director, Webber flew quarterly to Plano, Texas for corporate meetings, attended countless others, had frequent business dinners and worked some weekends recruiting... Read More

Working from home saves woman money Updated: Sun, May 14, 2006 One of the more obvious advantages of working from home is the money saved on gasoline. Read More

Working from home saves woman money Updated: Sat, May 13, 2006 One of the more obvious advantages of working from home is the money saved on gasoline. Read More

Cluttered home office can discourage buyers Updated: Sat, Nov 11, 2000 When a psychologist with a cluttered home office decided to sell her residence, she knew she had a problem. That's why her first call was to a professional organizer and not to her real estate agent. With mountains of papers, books and equipment crowding the spare bedroom she'd converted into an office, the... Read More

Workplace regulations not all good Updated: Sun, Aug 27, 2000 I've heard business executives complain over the years about "intrusive" federal regulations that force businesses to spend money wastefully to provide an ultra-safe workplace for their employees. Oh, please, I'd say (or at least I'd think it if I didn't say it). If the government wasn't holding a whip, forcing... Read More