Kentucky Payroll, Unique Aspects of Kentucky Payroll Law and Practice

The Kentucky State Agency that oversees the collection and reporting of state income taxes deducted from payroll checks is: Revenue Cabinet 200 Fair Oaks Lane Frankfurt, KY 40601-1134 (502) 564-7287 http://revenue.ky.gov/ Kentucky requires that you use the federal form “K-4 Employee Withholding Certificate of Exemption” to calculate state income tax withholding. Not all states allow wage reductions made under Section […]

Ignorance Will Lead To China Economic Syndrome: Outsourcing To China

A popular topic to talk about is the globalization of business. The terms international corporations, multinational corporations, and export seem to be in every edition of the Wall Street Journal. A popular complaint among many Americans is that outsourcing to China has a negative effect on the United States. Unfortunately, most of us who live in what used to be […]

Market research companies vs. paid survey companies, is there a difference?

If you’re looking to get paid to take surveys online, you’ve likely come across a number of different terms related to the companies that provide the surveys and the payment. Some are called market research companies and others simply refer to paid survey companies, but is there really a difference? The short answer is no.’ However, ‘paid survey companies’ may […]

Top 10 Luxury Wedding Venues for a 5-Star Wedding

When it comes to the top 10 luxury wedding venues for a 5-star wedding, there is probably a venue somewhere in the world to fulfill every bride’s wedding dream. The ones I’ve chosen here are representative of a wide range of options, each offering a unique take on the classic wedding ceremony. The top 10 luxury wedding venues for a […]

If someone paid off all of their credit card debt instantly, how would you react?

There are larger debts and much more serious debts than financial debts due to the irresponsible use of Credit Cards. Would you like your debt situation to be healed? When I read about the staggering, staggering amounts of money owed by individuals and families these days, I am shocked. Many years ago our English teacher at Perth Academy taught us […]

How to stop spyware and adware

10 tips on how to stop spyware and adware Spyware is computer software that collects personal information about users without their informed consent. The term, coined in 1995 but not widely used for another five years, is often used interchangeably with adware and malware (software designed to infiltrate and damage a computer, respectively). Adware or advertising-supported software is any software […]

Simple and Healthy Breakfast Ideas for Busy People

Do you skip breakfast in the morning because you are busy? When you feel overwhelmed by your schedule and are constantly rushing from one appointment to the next, it’s an incredibly popular decision to skip breakfast altogether. Mornings really can be a race that we feel like we’re constantly losing, so I understand the reasoning behind feeling like there’s no […]

Kitchen Updates on a Budget: Resurfacing Cabinets, New Countertops, and More

If you’re tired of looking at your old kitchen, but don’t have $25,000 to $50,000 for a complete remodel, consider less expensive projects that can add up to a big change. Instead of throwing out your cabinets and appliances, consider resurfacing the cabinet and using a large magnet to update the appearance of your appliances. Granite countertops can be expensive, […]

Summary of the book: "transformational leadership" by Randy Dobbs

I was thrilled to learn that Randy Dobbs, a friend and mentor from my General Electric days, was writing a book about his leadership experiences. In the early 1990’s I worked with Randy at GE Motors in Ft. Wayne, Indiana and then again at GE Medical Systems when I was in Philadelphia and he was in Atlanta. Randy was also […]

Bahamas Experience – Our first trip to Nassau and Paradise Island, Bahamas!

As I sit in the Grand Bahama International Airport waiting for our flight home to the United States, I decided to write this article while things are still very fresh in my memory. This trip started about 2 months ago when I was looking for a special place to get away and surprise my wife with a trip for our […]