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Employment or Self-Employment: Which Is Better?

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:51:47 +0000

Most of the time, this is a purely theoretical question. After all, how many of us get to choose whether a position is independent contracting or employment? Companies usually make those decisions long before we get a chance to apply for a job.

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How Much Is Too Much TV for Kids?

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:18:18 +0000

When it comes to TV viewing, every parent wonders: How much is too much TV? Left to their own devices, many kids will make TV viewing their sole vocation. And that would definitely be too much!

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No School Tomorrow! Do You Have a Plan?

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:59:22 +0000

Whether or not your kids are on winter break, it's likely that there's no school on Monday due to Presidents' Day. This is one of Monday holidays that you may ...

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Working at Home in Accounting or Bookkeeping

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:20:01 +0000

If you're a bookkeeper or an accountant, this may be the time of year you fantasize about working at home....if you have time to fantasize, that is. As tax time starts, work picks up for many of you financial types, and there just isn't much time for anything else. But if you're serious about want to make a change and work from home, take a look at these resources--if not for now, for later.

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Is a Home Office Deduction Right for You?

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:16:42 +0000

It may seem that if you work from home, then you should qualify for a home office deduction on your income taxes.

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Reasons to Work at Home (and Reasons Not To)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:01:55 +0000

Working at home has it's ups and downs, and it's not for all of us. But I would, of course, say the positives of it outweigh the negatives. In fact, I've come up with 8 Reasons to Be a Work-at-Home Mom. Every WAHM works it out a little differently, but our reasons for working at home are more consistent.

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Working From Home: Finding a Home-Based Job Is Not Simple....

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:59:59 +0000

....but it's worth it!

Our first instinct when looking for a work-from-home job might be to hop in and start perusing this directory of companies hiring home-based workers, but the process really begins with a bit of soul searching. Ask yourself a few questions to see if you have the right personality then delve into the practical aspects of getting started as a work-at-home mom. Then think about your experience. In which career fields with home-based jobs do you have have experience? Typically the more experience you have, the better you get paid

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Where's My 1099?

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:56:58 +0000

The deadline for companies to send out 1099-Misc tax forms has come and gone. It was January 31, 2012. But I'm still missing one. This happens almost every year, so I'm not too bothered...yet. I'm pretty sure it will arrive within a day or two. But I've had to get a 1099 corrected before too. That's actually tougher the one that doesn't arrive on time!

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Online Writing Jobs

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:05:06 +0000

Writing is an extremely versatile profession. Online writing jobs run the gamut from freelancing for consumer magazines to self-publishing on the Internet. Freelancers often build a business over time, constantly networking to find new outlets, but regular online writing jobs are always welcome.

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It's Still January But Time to Be Thinking of Summer

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:08:13 +0000

I heard an advertisement on the radio for a summer camp open house this week. I really find it difficult to contemplate summer this time of year, but--believe it or not--it's time to start planning for summer vacation.

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