Category: budgeting

The Basics of Filing a Personal Injury Claim

If you have suffered bodily injury due to another person’s fault or alleged negligence, you may be due some compensation from the other party. The amount you receive—if you win the case—will largely be based on the detailed information you provide beforehand. You may feel that an insurance company is not offering nearly enough compensation…


6 Ways to Improve Productivity and Mental Health

Article by Kelly Lynn Adams Are you feeling exhausted, drained and tired mentally, emotionally, and physically? Are you getting pulled in different directions throughout the week? What is taking up your mental and emotional space and depleting your energy? A survey of 2,000 people in the US revealed the Covid-19 pandemic affected individuals and their work habits. About 58 percent of respondents…


Overcoming the Odds—3 Extraordinary Individuals

I’m fascinated by successful people who never gave-up. Whether if it’s Bill Gates overcoming failure, Richard Branson conquering dyslexia, or J.K. Rowling never giving-up despite rejection, these stories keep me going when I need a motivational boost. However, I’ve been paying extra attention to these three extraordinary individuals as of late. With no disrespect to anyone else who…


5 Ways to Feel Richer (Even If You’re Not)

In some ways, feeling “rich” is less about how many zeroes you have in your bank account and more about knowing how to use them to get what you want out of life. For author and certified financial planner Tom Corley, feeling rich comes from having an Irish pub-style structure in his backyard in New…


Paying Too Much for Cellphone Service? Here’s 5 Ways To Save Money

If soaring costs are getting you down, finding realistic ways to reduce expenses will keep your head above water and your spirits high. In this column, I will share five ways to save money on your cellphone bill. By applying one or more of these tips, you may be able to cut your monthly bill…


11 Simple Savings Habits That Will Get You What You Want

Over the weekend I was thinking about future travel plans. There are so many places that I would love to visit. But, that’s just not feasible if I don’t buckle down and step-up my savings game. The best place to start saving money is with small, everyday habits. After a while, these habits will become automatic….


Quiet Rituals Behind Billionaires

If you’re reading this article, then it’s probably because you’re interested in some advice that can make you more successful. And, you might be intrigued by the term, “quiet rituals.” You’ve probably already come across more than enough articles discussing the habits of billionaires. But, you rarely come across someone discussing the quiet rituals of these incredibly…


Avoiding a Bitter Pill: Medicare Penalties for Late Enrollment

United States citizens are eligible for Medicare when they reach 65. If you are receiving benefits from Social Security (or the Railroad Retirement Board) at least 4 months before your 65th birthday, you will be automatically enrolled in Medicare. If you are not receiving Social Security benefits at 65, you will need to watch the calendar…


Simple Money Fixes You Can Do in 30-minutes or Less

Whether you’re looking to pay off your student loans, save for a down payment on a car, or catch-up on retirement, the only way you’ll reach these goals is by improving your finances with a few simple money fixes. Despite the misconception, though, you don’t have to turn your life upside down. In fact, you…


10 Lessons I Learned as Someone Who Has Spent 10 Years Running a Business

Article by Matthew Berman This month, I’m celebrating my 10 year entrepreneur anniversary. It’s been a decade of late nights, working weekends, networking with tremendously talented people, fostering client relationships, relentless traveling and a myriad of highs and lows that define the life of an entrepreneur. Running a business is a journey of joy and pain, but for…