WebNotes by Harold Carey

Check out these dead CEOs and how they operated

Harold Carey — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:34:17 +0000

War heroes, long after they pass on, live on in the movies. The life and exploits of sports heroes are retold in books. Sixty years after his death, we still know Babe Ruth. Stars of the business world may be less well-remembered, but their daring feats qualify them as heroes just the same. Dead CEOs [...]

Roth 401(k) has important tax benefits

Harold Carey — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 16:50:48 +0000

One of the new Roth’s significant benefits: When you withdraw money at age 59 1/2 or later, its earnings in interest will be tax free. With a regular 401(k) the interest is taxed. Other features: * Investments are made with after-tax dollars. * Anyone at any income level can invest in the new Roth. * People who are age [...]

How to keep arthritis away

Harold Carey — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:28:50 +0000

May is National Arthritis Month How to keep arthritis away, or reduce symptoms if you already have it If there is arthritis in your family, and even if there isn’t, there is one thing you can do to keep it away. Lose weight. A 10-pound loss reduces joint stress. If you already have osteoarthritis pain, it could be a [...]

A big payoff in taking the optimistic view

Harold Carey — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:04:39 +0000

If you’re an optimist, you believe that any defeat is a temporary setback or a challenge. It doesn’t knock you down. Using this theme in your life helps you move forward in your work. And a positive view helps to prevent illness, improves relationships, and increases self esteem. A study reported in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings [...]

Bike commuting is dirt cheap and healthy

Harold Carey — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:57:18 +0000

If you live in a city, you are probably driving to work and paying to park once you get there. One driver in Seattle pays $220 a month to park in the city. Even if you don’t have big parking costs, it would be nice to save on auto expenses, wouldn’t it? More than 500,000 Americans think [...]