Avoiding tax refund identity fraud by Jason Alderman Director of Visa’s financial education programs Many people file their income tax returns as early in the year as possible. Some are eager to claim their tax refund right away, while others are simply following their New Year’s resolution not to procrastinate until midnight, April 15. Let me add another good reason … [Read more...] about The Practical Money Skills for Life
Personal Finance and Business
When retiring together doesn’t make sense
By Jason Alderman Back when people from my parents' generation were first planning their lives together, most married couples looked forward to working hard for a few decades, buying a house, raising a family and then retiring together while they still had enough money and energy to travel and pursue favorite hobbies. Some couples do manage to pull this off and thrive; … [Read more...] about When retiring together doesn’t make sense
Resolve to be financially secure in 2013
Practical Money Skills for Life By Jason Alderman Director of Visa’s financial education programs New Year’s resolutions, getting into good shape financially ranks right up there with losing weight and eating healthier. All three goals require discipline and planning; and, as you’ve no doubt experienced, it’s not unusual to encounter setbacks along the way. Don’t … [Read more...] about Resolve to be financially secure in 2013
Cut your holiday expenses
Practical Money Skills for LifeBy Jason Alderman Director of Visa’s financial education programs The closer the holidays loom, the less time harried families have to buy gifts, plan seasonal events and make travel arrangements. Unfortunately, when time is at a premium and you’re forced to make last-minute decisions, it’s usually your budget that suffers. As an … [Read more...] about Cut your holiday expenses
“Lead, follow or get out of the damn way!”
It should come as no surprise that Milwaukee has the weakest black business community in the country. However, it still surprises people when I bring it up. It's as if we don’t talk about it, it will go away. Recently a Department of Justice complaint was filed by the NAACP at the urging of local business and social organizations. It is not that the complaint was filed, it … [Read more...] about “Lead, follow or get out of the damn way!”
Kohl’s department stores to hire more than 52,700 associates this holiday season
Kohl’s Department Stores this week announced it anticipates hiring more than 52,700 associates nationwide this holiday season, up more than 10 percent from last year to support their holiday business in stores and growth in e-commerce in 2012. Kohl’s anticipates hiring an average of 41 associates per store, an increase of four percent over 2011, to provide shoppers with … [Read more...] about Kohl’s department stores to hire more than 52,700 associates this holiday season
Kenosha casino analysis needs to include impact on Milwaukee
The Milwaukee Urban League and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recently submitted a letter to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) asking for a thorough analysis of the impacts a proposed off-reservation casino in Kenosha, Wisconsin will have on Milwaukee and its minority communities - and rightfully so. It is obvious that this proposed project will not only hurt Milwaukee, … [Read more...] about Kenosha casino analysis needs to include impact on Milwaukee