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RSSAn article in TechConfidential reports that women still have a long way to go to compete with men in the world of VC financing. Only about 6% of all venture capital funding in the US goes to female entrepreneurs, Springboard Enterprises Inc reports. The good news is that number has tripled since 1999 when only 1.7% went to women! (Keep reading →)
According to Newsvine, the IRS is reporting that about 80% of taxpayers who filed their federal tax returns by mid-March claimed a refund. And the average refund is $2,380, up about 4% from last year’s average of $2,290 (Keep reading →)
I made the decision a few weeks ago to sign up for an SEP-IRA through Fidelity. The account setup was a breeze (although a glitch in the system caused me to end up with two accounts). Next step - transferring money into the account. (Keep reading →)
I inherited my current car from my grandfather when he passed away. A 1990 Ford Tempo, it’s not the most stylish car, but it has a number of things going for it: (Keep reading →)
I had to go down to AAA’s this morning because my registration for my car will expire this month. Now, I’ve already renewed the registration and paid my $35 but when the registration came in the mail, I somehow managed to lose the sticker in a bout of spring cleaning. You know - I put it in a safe place where I wouldn’t lose it and guess what… (Keep reading →)
I’ve found that running a small business inevitably means your name will find its way onto various telemarketing lists of local charities. Often, these non-profits will call you up, read you a script that appeals to your emotions, then ask for a small donation over the phone. (Keep reading →)
The Economist has an article today about the importance of women in the workplace. Some key points: (Keep reading →)
A recent study called ‘Troubles in America: A Study of Negative Life Events across Time and Sub-Groups’ reports that a number types of misery are on the rise since 1991 when the last misery index was calculated. The University of Chicago’s National Opinion Research Center interviewed 1340 Americans in 2004 and found that 92% report at least one major problem - up from 88% in 1991. (Keep reading →)
