Articles for category: BUSINESS & FINANCE

Five Ways for a Teacher to Make Extra Money

It’s no secret that teachers don’t get paid what they should. Although teachers have seen significant pay raises in recent years, their salaries are often just enough to live on. So what does a teacher do when looking for extra money to pay off bills or just to do fun things like vacations and trips? ...

AICPA Membership Explored

Whether your a CPA, CPA candidate, or college undergrad you may have heard of the AICPA. The AICPA, or American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, is the national organizations for CPAs. Membership in the AICPA is not mandatory for CPAs, but is very beneficial. Membership Categories Not everyone can be a member of the AICPA. ...

Avon’s 2010 Annual Report

In March of 2011, Avon published its 114 page 2010 Annual Report. This article is not a listing of those figures, but a highlight of what Andrea Jung, the CEO of Avon wrote in her introduction to the report, along with how it affects me and other Avon representatives. Andrea Jung, CEO of Avon Jung’s ...

Types of Accounting Certifications

You are about done with your undergraduate degree in accounting. You know you love numbers and people, but you really don’t know what type of career path you want. You would like to make sure you are paid a competitive wage, and that you have an edge on your competition. The best way to gain ...

Property Tax Relief in Delaware

Property taxes in Delaware are levied at the local level. Each county has its own property tax rate and assessment ratio. In addition to the county taxes, there are property taxes for cities, school districts, libraries, vo-tech, and crossing guards. The Delaware Economic Development Department provides a list of tax rates applicable in each county ...

Stopping Foreclosure Even After Getting Served

For those that have already been served the notice of foreclosure, it can become a difficult situation. However the foreclosure can still be stopped if the homeowner starts a communication process with the lender. This can help them in stopping the foreclosure. The lenders are also willing to give a number of options to the ...