In the Workplace - 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy http://www.askthemoneydoctor.com/Topics/In-the-Workplace en-US Planning for a Career Change http://www.askthemoneydoctor.com/Topics/In-the-Workplace/Career-Planning/Planning-for-a-Career-Change http://www.askthemoneydoctor.com/Topics/In-the-Workplace/Career-Planning/Planning-for-a-Career-Change A higher salary. More job security. Doing what you love. Fewer hours. More travel. Changing careers can be rewarding for many reasons, but career transitions don't always go smoothly. Your career shift may take longer than expected, or you may find yourself temporarily out of work if you need to go back to school or can't immediately find a job. Planning for the financial impact can make the transition easier.

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]]> Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:02:10 EST Health Care Reform Creates Small Business Tax Credit http://www.askthemoneydoctor.com/Topics/Recent-Legislation/Health-Care-Reform/Health-Care-Reform-Creates-Small-Business-Tax-Credit http://www.askthemoneydoctor.com/Topics/Recent-Legislation/Health-Care-Reform/Health-Care-Reform-Creates-Small-Business-Tax-Credit If you're a small business employer, you may be able to take advantage of the small business tax credit provided by the new health-care reform legislation.

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]]> Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:26:01 EDT How Will the Health Care Bill Help You This Year? http://www.askthemoneydoctor.com/Topics/Recent-Legislation/Health-Care-Reform/How-Will-the-Health-Care-Bill-Help-You-This-Year http://www.askthemoneydoctor.com/Topics/Recent-Legislation/Health-Care-Reform/How-Will-the-Health-Care-Bill-Help-You-This-Year The health care bill that became law in March won't be fully implemented for several years. However, by the end of this year, six important measures will take effect.

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]]> Wed, 14 Apr 2010 23:46:07 EDT Why does the buyer of my business want me to sign a noncompetition agreement? http://www.askthemoneydoctor.com/Topics/In-the-Workplace/Noncompetition-Agreements/Why-does-the-buyer-of-my-business-want-me-to-sign-a-noncompetition-agreement http://www.askthemoneydoctor.com/Topics/In-the-Workplace/Noncompetition-Agreements/Why-does-the-buyer-of-my-business-want-me-to-sign-a-noncompetition-agreement Read the Answer »

]]> Fri, 02 Apr 2010 18:09:21 EDT My employer wants me to sign a noncompetition agreement. What is it? Is it legally binding? http://www.askthemoneydoctor.com/Topics/In-the-Workplace/Noncompetition-Agreements/My-employer-wants-me-to-sign-a-noncompetition-agreement.-What-is-it-Is-it-legally-binding http://www.askthemoneydoctor.com/Topics/In-the-Workplace/Noncompetition-Agreements/My-employer-wants-me-to-sign-a-noncompetition-agreement.-What-is-it-Is-it-legally-binding Read the Answer »

]]> Fri, 02 Apr 2010 17:55:41 EDT I am buying a business. Can I make the seller sign a noncompetition agreement? http://www.askthemoneydoctor.com/Topics/In-the-Workplace/Noncompetition-Agreements/I-am-buying-a-business.-Can-I-make-the-seller-sign-a-noncompetition-agreement http://www.askthemoneydoctor.com/Topics/In-the-Workplace/Noncompetition-Agreements/I-am-buying-a-business.-Can-I-make-the-seller-sign-a-noncompetition-agreement Read the Answer »

]]> Fri, 02 Apr 2010 17:49:08 EDT Can I be buried in a national cemetery even though I got out of the Army years ago? http://www.askthemoneydoctor.com/Topics/In-the-Workplace/Military-Benefits/Can-I-be-buried-in-a-national-cemetery-even-though-I-got-out-of-the-Army-years-ago http://www.askthemoneydoctor.com/Topics/In-the-Workplace/Military-Benefits/Can-I-be-buried-in-a-national-cemetery-even-though-I-got-out-of-the-Army-years-ago Read the Answer »

]]> Fri, 02 Apr 2010 17:01:43 EDT Evaluating an early retirement offer http://www.askthemoneydoctor.com/Topics/In-the-Workplace/Career-Planning/Evaluating-an-early-retirement-offer http://www.askthemoneydoctor.com/Topics/In-the-Workplace/Career-Planning/Evaluating-an-early-retirement-offer Is that offer to retire early as good as it looks? Make sure that you review the offer carefully before you accept or reject it. Is the severance package enough to carry you into the next phase of your life? If you accept, what will happen to your retirement benefits, and will your pension be smaller? Is adequate medical coverage included? What happens to the other benefits you were getting, such as life insurance? You'll want to map out your complete financial picture before making a final decision.

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