Thursday, February 23, 2012

NJ Opinion

New Jersey Business Columnists

Bamboozled: After months of phone calls, Verizon gets to the bottom of billing problem
2/20/2012 5:30 AM

All Anthony Caruso wanted was a correct bill after he ordered the Verizon FIOS “triple play” bundle — telephone, internet and television service — for his Morristown home.

Ask the Biz Brain: Can I cash out my death benefit policy?
2/22/2012 2:41 PM

Reader asks about extracting money from an accidental-death benefit policy purchased as a credit card offer.

Ask the Biz Brain: Can I cash out accidental-death benefit policy?
2/22/2012 2:33 PM

Reader asks if she can extract money from policy from an accidental death insurance policy she wants to cancel.

Biz Brain: The elimination of the Making Work Pay Tax Credit
2/20/2012 5:30 AM

I was just informed by the IRS that the Making Work Pay Tax Credit, Schedule M, is no longer available. I am wondering why.

Schnurman: 12 tips for successful networking -- in person
2/19/2012 9:00 AM

LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and other social networking sites are fabulous, but nothing can replace human interaction.

Adubato: Leadership lessons we can take from "Linsanity"
2/19/2012 8:00 AM

Jeremy Lin is the dynamic new point guard for the New York Knicks who came out of nowhere to become the toast of the town.

Biz Brain: What happens to a loan when the (friend) borrower files for bankruptcy
2/19/2012 5:30 AM

In November 2011, I loaned $3,000 to an acquaintance who said he’d pay me back within a month with $300 interest. What are my chances of getting my money back since he lost his job and filed for bankruptcy?

Housing concerns weigh on retiring couple's plan
2/19/2012 4:27 AM

Housing costs are a concern for the couple, and they’re weighing many options.

Ask the Biz Brain: What's the tax impact of New Jersey inheritances to out-of-state family?
2/14/2012 7:30 AM

Reader lives in Michigan and expects to inherit money from family in New Jersey.

Ask the Biz Brain: What to do when an elderly relative has not planned for end-of-life measures
2/13/2012 7:30 AM

A reader seeks advice on how to convince an elderly aunt to hand over power of attorney.