Citigroup is planning to cut more than 50,000 jobs. This will cause the unemployment rate to go even higher.

Here is a good article that was sent to me from Citigroup.
Skill Build for Success: How personal investment can pay professional dividends

The begining of the year is the perfect time to reflect on what you’ve accomplished in the last twelve months and to prioritize goals for the future.
All too often, [...]

As part of my journey to achieving financial success, I have always been juggling multiple projects and pushing myself to learn more and work harder. I have a full-time job and a stable income now, but I always want to achieve more. I know I have to work harder and smarter everyday to become better [...]

A friend from work recently received a wonderful job offer from an Australian company and had been contemplating whether to accept it. Let’s call my friend, Nav. The new job offered a competitive compensation package, but the new job would also require Nav to relocate to Brisbane, Australia. Nav was in a dilemma. He had [...]

Here is a great post about making a six figure salary on My Money Blog. My salary is going up every year. I will be making the six figure salary by next year. In two years, I expect to double my salary from now.
What is your current salary and what is your targeted salary in [...]

Bank of New York
Summer of 1998
Total: $2240 (@8.00/hour)
I was cleaning up and I found an old W-2 form from my Bank of New York internship in 1998. The total amount on the form was $2240, which was the total amount I made during that summer. I worked in desktop support and was paid $8 an [...]

Looking for ways to get more done in less time? Learn how to work smarter, not harder, with these 10 productivity tips.

Commit to a Time Management System.
If you’re not using that fancy new time management software you bought, it’s probably not the right one for you. There are a lot of great [...]

We all know the Joneses. They’re the neighbors with the Range Rover and Mercedes sitting in their driveway, living in the multi-million dollar house, raising five kids, three dogs and taking long vacations to their time-share in the Caribbean. Yes, we know the Joneses. We think we need more money to [...]

This is the latest salary comparison table. Here is a link to the last post.
Year : Salary : Percentage Increase Over The Previous Year
2002 : $37,000
2003 : $38,500 : 4%
2004 : $40,500 : 5%
2005 : $45,000 : 11%
2006 : $50,250 : 12%
2006 : $70,000 : 39%

Who are you?
I am an ambitious guy who is passionate about building wealth. My aspiration in life is to succeed in the business world. I want get out of the rat race and become financially independent. I am working hard to reach my goals.
What is your background?
I am in my mid-twenties. I live and grew [...]