Remember the Married With Children theme song? Performed by Frank Sinatra, ‘Love and Marriage’ became synonymous with TV’s Bundy clan (yes, the infamous hands-in-his-pants Al, wife Peggy and two devilish kids); never mind that the song actually won an Emmy in...
They don’t call it ‘Christmas in July’ for nothing. Sure, summer’s middle month is primetime for big discounts as retailers try to move out leftover stock and make room for new additions. It’s also the time of year when stores (should) start making their hiring...
So, you’re finally ready to take on that holiday job this year.Maybe you have a better grip on your college course load.Maybe you’ve recently retired and don’t want to go quietly into the night. Maybe your 3-year-old daughter is finally in preschool and you’re...
Hiring seasonal workers should seem simple. You put a ‘Help Wanted’ sign in your storefront. People pop in to ask for an application. You schedule an interview. They show up (on time), look appropriate (business casual), and don’t use foul language. Voila –...
Have your kids camps and coaches had their background checks?Hello muddah, hello faddahI know you’re thinking it’s camp timeBut I warn you to considerHave the counselors been screened for rotten business?I want to hike and bike and swimAnd I’d like to stay real safeSo...
In the least scientific poll ever taken, we asked more than a dozen people at West Acres Mall in Fargo, North Dakota this question:“Have you ever checked the credentials of your tax preparer?”Like many Americans, the answer was a resounding, “NO.”“I use a guy I went...
