Roundup: February
By theprofessionalhobo ~ February 25th, 2010. Filed under: Australia, links.
Hello folks! Before we see where I’ve had my words of wisdom published in the last month, I’d like to give you a little update as to my short-term travel itinerary: on Sunday I’ll be on a plane to New Zealand for a whirlwind 10 day tour of the North Island for a nationally syndicated television show called Alive. For their first episode, they had Tim Ferriss (among others) on, so I feel pretty honoured to be invited to tag along for a week and a half of solid adventure. I’ve seen the itinerary, and it’s extensive!
After that, I’ll return to Australia, where I’ll formulate and announce my next round of travel plans. This year promises to be a busy one!
And now that we have that out of the way, please enjoy this roundup of published pieces. There are lots in the hopper…I’ll keep you posted, of course.
Wise Bread
How to Avoid Getting Your Credit Card Canceled
Your credit card could be canceled this year, and quite possibly without any notice either. Don’t get stuck with a canceled card at the cashier; read this article and arm yourself with information and advice to avoid having your credit card canceled just when you need it the most.
Financial IQ Test: How Healthy is Your Budget?
Budgeting is one of the hardest things for any of us to do well – and stick to. It requires discipline, attention to detail, and persistence. But it doesn’t have to be impossible; and effective budgeting can actually be quite empowering. Here’s a Financial IQ Test to help you determine how healthy your approach to budgeting is, with some resource articles to help you improve on identified areas of weakness.
AMEX Open Forum
18 Ways to Save and Go Green in the Office
The office kitchen is an often used yet underutilized resource for you and your employees. It is a gathering place, and one that provides a sense of home in an otherwise sterile work environment. It is also a place of consumption — not only the consumption of food, but also the unnecessary consumption of resources. Create an office kitchen that is environmentally friendly, and not only will you save money, but you will also lead by example and inspire employees to take these sound practices into their own homes. Here are some easy ways you can go green in the office kitchen, and save a few bucks while you’re at it.
Car Sharing for Businesses: Save Money and Go Green
Car sharing is taking off among individuals in urban centers who need a car but prefer not to own one. This trend is also gaining popularity with businesses, which use car sharing services to replace their in-house fleet, or to provide workplace and employee-use vehicles that are otherwise unaffordable. Commercial car sharing can even increase workplace productivity, save money, and of course – help the environment.
