As they grow older and advance in their careers, many professionals start to find that they have more money in their pockets. If you’re in your 30s or 40s, this might sound like you. Those long nights and sacrifices you’ve made to move up the corporate ladder have finally paid off. For the first time…
How to Improve Internal Team Communication
The quality and consistency of your internal team communications have the power to change your business for the better or the worse. With more fluid, clearer forms of interaction, your team members will collaborate more effectively and improve overall productivity. With lapses in timing, phrasing, and clarity, your entire operation could collapse. So what steps can you…
Impact of Higher Rates on Couples With Merged Finances
September 10, 2022
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By Erica Sandberg From Bankrate.com Financial matters can be complicated to manage when you’re a couple. If you don’t come together to make decisions about how to handle your combined affairs, conflict can arise. With inflation and interest rates increasing, it’s even more important to make swift and positive choices. And if you’re like many consumers…
How Reading The Fine Print and Terms of Service Can Save Money
September 10, 2022
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As consumers, we often ignore reading the terms and conditions. From booking airline tickets, taking out insurance, or even a simple purchase from your favorite clothing store; reading the fine print is not something we tend to spend a lot of time on. Yet, we live in this hyper-digital world, where all our information and…
What’s Happening With Farmers and Food Prices
Civilization has long depended on farmers to bring food to the table, but that’s not all farmers provide. Many people want farmers to grow crops like soybeans, to contribute to environmentally friendly plastics, fuels, etc. But with harsh weather conditions, high fuel prices, and increased fertilizer costs, farmers find it more difficult to deliver. When…
Are Airbnbs More Cost-Effective Than Hotels?
Remember the days when one of the best money-saving travel tips was booking an Airbnb versus a hotel? Not only were nightly rates almost always far cheaper, but the Airbnbs and hosts themselves often shaped up to be the most memorable aspects of a trip. These days, staying at an Airbnb rarely involves big savings…
Inflation May Push Social Security COLA up Around 10% in 2023
September 8, 2022
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By Georgina Tzanetos From Bankrate.com With inflation near a 40-year high, Social Security could get a historic boost next year to help seniors keep up. The most recent estimate for a 2023 cost of living adjustment (COLA) is 9.6 percent, says Mary Johnson, Social Security and Medicare policy analyst for senior advocacy group the Senior Citizens League…
Choosing an Internet Provider to Meet Your Needs
When you want internet access, you want it to be fast and inexpensive. Because so many companies offer internet services in many areas, it’s hard to find the best internet deals. Fortunately, many internet providers offer packages that vary enough that you can find one that will match your needs better than other ones. Free…
Do’s and Don’ts of Saving During a Recession
By Liz Hund From Bankrate Strategies to build your savings during a recession may involve adjusting your savings goals and cutting expenses, while paying down loans and avoiding additional debt. Getting into the habit of saving money takes discipline and can be challenging even during non-recessionary times. To help you navigate saving during a period of economic…
Terrible Things People Do for Money: What You Need to Learn
You can laugh if you want. But, growing up, I was into professional wrestling. It was something that my dad was a fan of. So, naturally, this is what we did to bond. Anyway, there was this wrestler named Ted DiBiase whose gimmick was “The Million Dollar” man. And, he had an amazing catchphrase; “Everybody’s…
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