MONEY MATTERS HU090104
NEGOTIATING SEVERANCE
In this economy, we all know someone who has been laid off. It may have even happened to you, or you may fear the near future. When you get the pink slip, a severance package often comes with it, but we have a HeadsUp! to get you to rethink the deal you may be offered. More than money is on the table in this negotiation.

GOING GREEN...HU090105
HOW LOCAL IS LOCAL?
Buy local. It's all the rage, with more and more produce sections stocking signs that promote this growing green trend. Environmental experts say it saves energy and decreases pollution by cutting the number of miles food travels from the farm to your table. But as we discovered, "local" may not be nearly as close as you think.