groups: Have a Method to Prevent E-mail from Tyrannizing your Time - 07/12/10 03:48 PM
Have a Method to Prevent E-mail from Tyrannizing your Time  By Liz ReyerRISMEDIA, July 10, 2010--(MCT)--QUESTION: I'm crushed by e-mail. If I leave my desk for five minutes, 10 more come in. Some - not all - need immediate attention, but it's hard to create realistic expectations and keep from getting distracted. What can I do?ANSWER: Self-discipline, communication, and a plan will get you through.Start with a deep breath. You'll be able to figure out when to switch gears and when to defer, and you'll improve your ability to focus as a result. But that'll happen only if you can relax. … (4 comments)

groups: How to Make Your Visualizations a Reality - 07/12/10 03:46 PM
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groups: With Cash to Invest, Homeowner Chooses Solar, Not Stocks - 07/12/10 04:41 AM
With Cash to Invest, Homeowner Chooses Solar, Not Stocks  
By Gerry SmithRISMEDIA, July 12, 2010--(MCT)--A few years ago, Jim Camasto thought about investing $20,000 in the stock market.But instead, Camasto, 43, of Naperville, Ill., spent that money on a "greener" investment - solar power.Camasto has installed a solar thermal and solar electricity system on his roof, which helps heat and power his home.His gas use has dropped more than 50 percent, and his electricity use has dropped about 70 percent. He sells extra power back to the electricity grid and sells renewable energy credits, which investors buy and trade to … (0 comments)

groups: For Your Clients: Kitchen Remodels on the Comeback Trail - 07/12/10 04:39 AM
For Your Clients: Kitchen Remodels on the Comeback Trail  By Jean PattesonRISMEDIA, July 12, 2010--(MCT)--The explosion of remodeling shows on TV and makeover spreads in magazines has whetted America's appetite for glamorous rooms brimming with the latest furnishings, appliances and color schemes.Kitchen remodels are among the most popular, according to a report in the just-published August issue of Consumer Reports and online at consumerreports.org. And the economic slowdown means there are outstanding deals on everything from cooktops to countertops. It also means kitchen designers and building contractors are eager for work and willing to negotiate.But bargain prices and good looks aren't … (0 comments)

groups: Tips on How Graduates Should Spend All that Cash - 06/30/10 01:31 PM
Tips on How Graduates Should Spend All that Cash  
By Claudia BuckRISMEDIA, June 28, 2010--(MCT)--Hats off to the class of 2010. As the last of this year's high school and college graduates tossed their mortarboards skyward in celebration this month, the congratulations poured in.And in many cases, so did the checks.Cash may sound crass, but it's what most students say they want.Which is undoubtedly why most adults giving graduation gifts this year - about 58 percent - say they're giving money, according to a recent survey by the National Retail Federation. They're also feeling more generous, planning to spend an … (0 comments)

groups: Careful Planning Can Stretch a Thin Budget - 06/30/10 01:24 PM
Careful Planning Can Stretch a Thin Budget  
By Nirvi ShahRISMEDIA, June 28, 2010--(MCT)--Jenny Camacho moved to South Florida in December, hoping the weather would be easier on her health than the frigid, snowy winters of New York and looking forward to living closer to two of her children.She had spent four years working as a cook at a senior center in Brooklyn, fine-tuning her skills at preparing meals for people with special dietary needs. Despite the recession, she thought she would find a job in a region known as a snowbird and senior roost.Jobless six months later, she had run … (0 comments)

groups: Fun, Fast and Simple Tips to Give a Tired Room an Instant Makeover - 06/25/10 03:49 AM
By Stephanie AndreRISMEDIA, June 25, 2010--Just in time for summer home improvement season, here are some simple tips, courtesy of Glidden, to help do-it-yourself enthusiasts liven up any space.1. Pick the appropriate lighting for your paint color. The trick is to create a harmonious balance between color and light. Make up for the lack of light by adding in some table lamps, wall sconces, a chandelier or a mirror and watch how it makes the room look so much bigger even if you've painted it charcoal gray.2. Don't forget about layering texture and pattern. It gives a room personality and stops … (0 comments)

groups: Less-is-More Decor Becoming More Popular - 06/25/10 03:44 AM
By Jean PattesonRISMEDIA, June 25, 2010--(MCT)--Home decor is undergoing a subtle change, thanks to the weakened economy and the trend toward smaller but better-quality homes.As houses are downsized, homeowners are forced to make do with less space and fewer possessions, said Jose J. Cabrera, of C&L Studio in Orlando, Fla. And in this uncertain economy, many homeowners are reluctant to spend lavishly on new furnishings."Our clients want fewer things, but really good things," he said. "It's a less-is-more approach."Another sign of tough economic times impacting interior-design trends: Homeowners are reluctant to throw out all their old furnishings and start from scratch … (1 comments)

groups: 5 Ways to Build Your Brand through LinkedIn - 06/25/10 03:40 AM
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groups: Treasury Inspector: Fraudulent Tax-Credit Claims Hit $134 Million - 06/24/10 03:51 PM
By Alan J. HeavensRISMEDIA, June 24, 2010--(MCT)--A government audit has found that thousands of taxpayers have fraudulently claimed the first-time home buyers' credit, and the Internal Revenue Service apparently missed them all.The fraudulent claims - some from prison inmates serving life sentences - totaled about $134 million, according to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.Some of the "questionable claims" for refunds were made by 87 IRS employees nationwide, according to Michael R. Phillips, the deputy inspector general for audit.IRS management said it agreed with all of the audit's recommendations to strengthen controls and will examine returns of prisoners and "scrutinize … (1 comments)

groups: 8 Tips for Creating a Farm HAPPY CLIENTS - 06/24/10 12:51 AM
8 Tips for Creating a Farm HAPPY CLIENTS:
Savard (far right) recently helped this family buy their home in his farm neighborhood. Savard has used farming to become the go-to real estate expert in his farm. By Deborah Ball Kearns, RE/MAX Times Online Associate Editor When Ed Savard moved into his subdivision more than a decade ago, he saw a prime opportunity to grow his business right in his own backyard.
Now, people know Savard by name. He's the president of the HOA and his RE/MAX yard signs dot the lawns of dozens of homes in the 650-home subdivision of Fairway … (3 comments)

groups: Recession Alters Retirement Plans - 06/22/10 06:24 AM
Recession Alters Retirement Plans  By Tim BryantRISMEDIA, June 22, 2010--(MCT)--As a junior at St. Louis University, Jeff Duncan interviewed an investment banker at A.G. Edwards for a class paper.The project hooked him on managing financial assets. Over the years he worked at various financial institutions, helping to support financial planners, advisers and insurance agents."I learned from them how important a position they played in advising clients in creating and transferring wealth and how to perform these functions in a tax-efficient manner," Duncan said.Eventually, he realized that if he could share the information he had gathered, individual investors could build their wealth … (0 comments)

groups: Road Trip this Summer? Check Out These Festivals - 06/22/10 06:17 AM
Road Trip this Summer? Check Out These Festivals   By Patricia Rodriguez TerrellRISMEDIA, June 22, 2010--(MCT)--The United States is no longer an agricultural nation, but you wouldn't know it from the way we like to celebrate produce. From sea to shining sea during the summer, we're awash in festivals celebrating the fat of the land.Garlic, watermelon, lentils, cherries, even the world's biggest mushroom - if you can grow it, someone has decided to build a party around it. So pack your eatin' pants, and plan a trip to one of our favorite foodie festivals this summer.National Cherry FestivalTraverse City, Mich.July 3-10History: … (1 comments)

groups: Survey: Lack of Paid Sick Days Takes Significant Toll on Workers' Job Security, Public Health - 06/22/10 06:12 AM
Survey: Lack of Paid Sick Days Takes Significant Toll on Workers' Job Security, Public Health
RISMEDIA, June 22, 2010--Nearly one in six people polled in a national survey (16 percent) say they have lost a job for taking time off from work to care for a sick child or family member, or to cope with their own illness. Just released, the survey was conducted by the National Opinion Research Center (NORC) at the University of Chicago this spring.
It finds that the lack of paid sick days is harming our public health, and straining the nation's health care system, in measurable … (0 comments)

groups: CoreLogic Home Price Index Shows April Year-Over-Year and Month-Over-Month Increase - 06/22/10 06:04 AM
CoreLogic Home Price Index Shows April Year-Over-Year and Month-Over-Month Increase  RISMEDIA, June 22, 2010--CoreLogic (NYSE: CLGX), a leading provider of information, analytics and business services, today released its Home Price Index (HPI) which shows that annual home prices in the U.S. increased in April, the second consecutive monthly increase.According to the CoreLogic HPI, national home prices, including distressed sales, increased by 2.6 percent in April 2010 compared to April 2009. This was an improvement over March's year-over-year price increase of 2.3 percent.* Excluding distressed sales, year-over-year prices increased in April 2010 by 2.2 percent; an improvement over the March non-distressed HPI … (0 comments)

groups: Seven Ways To Cut Costs in the Home Office - 06/21/10 02:31 AM
Seven Ways To Cut Costs in the Home Office
By Jeff Zbar, Onvia.com RISMEDIA, June 21, 2010--
Bootstrapping is a way of life for many in the home-office setting. With no corporate chief financial officer (CFO) to pay for the tools and hardware needed to run the business, cutting costs—without cutting corners—can help stretch the balance sheet. Between start-up and daily operations, launching and sustaining a small business can be a constant battle. Look for savings by looking at everyday items to nip and tuck. From procuring hardware to getting the best telephone services at the right price, slice fractions off … (3 comments)

groups: Sales of Home Warranties Increase - 06/20/10 04:05 PM
http://rismedia.com/lowes/8355/8904, June 18, 2010--The Service Contract Industry Council (SCIC) is reporting an increase in home warranty or service contract sales in 2009. Growth was fueled by annual contract renewals, while sales by Realtors to home sellers and buyers held nearly steady.In a trend developing nationwide, many sellers are adding a home warranty to their property's amenities and many buyers are insisting on one before a sale.One of the largest home warranty providers nationwide, American Home Shield, saw renewals increase last year by almost 2.5 percent, with new sales increasing by more than 18,000. In California, where the great majority of homes … (3 comments)

groups: Denied for Federal Mortgage Aid, Homeowners Seek Alternatives - 06/20/10 03:58 PM
Denied for Federal Mortgage Aid, Homeowners Seek Alternatives  By Stella M. HopkinsRISMEDIA, June 18, 2010--(MCT)--Allison Rinehart's best hope for saving her home isn't the massive federal effort to stem foreclosures.She's been denied, possibly in error, for that plan so she's banking on an alternative mortgage modification to keep her Charlotte townhouse."This is the only thing my daughter and I have," said Rinehart, who is 45. "I am a single parent, no child support, working as many jobs as I can take on."The taxpayer-funded Home Affordable Modification Program, or HAMP, is the centerpiece of the nation's foreclosure prevention effort. But it doesn't … (1 comments)

groups: How You Can Be More Efficient - 06/20/10 03:51 PM
Stephanie AndreRISMEDIA, June 19, 2010-Are you as efficient as you could be? Staying organized is an important key to managing your time well. Tons of time is wasted on poor time management and bad organizational skills.Here are five tips on how to be more efficient, courtesy of Score.org: 1. Don't start your office organizing by shopping for containers. Survey what files and books you need to store, measure them, then go to the store.2. File, Act or Toss papers and emails instead of letting them pile high on your desk. You should be able to make a decision immediately as papers … (4 comments)

groups: Banishing Self-Doubt Can Be As Simple as Thinking Positive - 06/20/10 03:47 PM
Banishing Self-Doubt Can Be As Simple as Thinking Positive  By Liz ReyerRISMEDIA, June 19, 2010--(MCT)--Question: I know I'm good at what I do, but sometimes I just feel over my head. How can I maintain my self-confidence?Answer: No matter how good you are, nagging self-doubt can haunt you. But you can take steps to keep it at bay or defuse it.THE INNER GAMEStart by addressing negative inner messages. Perhaps they once served a purpose, preventing unsafe risks. Or they may be echoes from your upbringing. No matter how benign they once were, now they're out of date. Thoughts that hold you … (2 comments)

 
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