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Work overload this festive season?

Monday, December 6th, 2010

Work overload this festive season? The holidays are a busy time, especially if you’re an accountant battling year-end deadlines. If you need a break, there is no better remedy for work overload than a giggle or two. Brighten your day by watching this holiday video from Robert Half. Robert Half International is the first business to provide specialised staffing services for accounting and finance professionals.

Businesses turn to Robert Half International’s specialised divisions for personalised service and access to the most qualified talent for their temporary recruitment, project consulting and permanent recruitment needs. Robert Half provides a cost-effective recruitment solution for their clients, helping them hire highly skilled professionals quickly and with minimal disruption to productivity.

The recruiters used by Robert Half are typically experienced accounting and finance professionals themselves. In addition, the innovative Company-In recruitment process makes hiring easier and more efficient for employers. By taking advantage of Robert Half’s temporary, interim and permanent financial recruitment you can ensure you enjoy the holiday season, while ensuring the books are balanced.

For more information about Robert Half International, you can visit the company website, here: http://www.roberthalf.co.uk. ‘Tis the season for giving, so don’t forget to share this video!

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Few Ways to Earn Money

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

earningLet’s face it, with all the talk of layoffs and companies going under, it’s a good idea to have more than one income at the moment. Even if you’re only earning a little extra cash in your spare time, it can really help to build up a nest egg that will tide you over, should you lose your job.

1. Writing. Believe it or not, writing is a very valuable skill and you can earn quite a bit if you really want to. Check out writing job boards online to apply for jobs and you could end up with a side job as a freelance writer or even a blogger with a small, but steady income each month.

2. Repairs. Are you handy with a hammer and nails? People need small repairs done around their home and are often too busy or too inexperienced to do it themselves. Bill yourself out as a house handyman and you can earn money in the evenings and weekends doing odd jobs like fixing a leaky faucet, hammering down a loose floorboard or building a doghouse.

3. Babysitting. Think you`re too old for childcare? Think again. Many parents feel better when their child is with an adult, rather than a teen and this is particularly true when the situation calls for overnight care. Seek out people who are working night shifts and offer your services as an overnight sitter.

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Early Retirement Financial Hits

Thursday, October 8th, 2009

retirement5Early Retirement Financial Hits

No matter how much your employer offers as a lump sum, realize that the figure given is before taxes. The full amount of the early retirement and severance package will be taxed as regular income. If you have normally been receiving $50,000 per year in compensation, you’ll receive this lump sum at one time, potentially kicking you into a higher tax bracket. In our example, $100,000 can quickly erode.

First, you’ll have the initial tax hit. Let’s say that $30,000 is withheld for taxes right off the bat. That leaves you with $70,000. Now, let’s consider the loss of healthcare benefits. In a single year, you may need to pay upwards of $1,000 per month in health insurance that your employer may have otherwise paid. Now, you have just $58,000. Suddenly, your two years’ worth of pay has been cut almost in half.

So, you have $58,000 on the table. Should you take it? Again, it depends. Can you get another job quickly? Does your family rely on your income? Does your state offer unemployment benefits to “retirees”? Do you have an emergency fund? Do you have a plan for when the money runs out?

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