Tag: Future Planning


10 Ways to Overcome Ageism While Job Hunting During Retirement

It’s never too late to start a new job. It’s estimated that, on average, a typical American worker now has more than ten jobs over the course of their lifetime. But unfortunately, whether you’re inspired to enter a new field or want a new job after you retire, one of the biggest obstacles to re-entering the workforce can…


3 Ways to Fight Inflation and Win the Long Game

Inflation is scary. Groceries, gas, airfare, car purchases, utilities. In so many areas, your buying power is shrinking as prices continue to rise. Fear can make you want to do something—anything—to fight back. Thankfully, many of the best moves to counteract inflation align beautifully with time-tested money management practices. Here are three areas where smart…


From Broke to Billions: 5 Strategies These Billionaires Used to Get Rich

Article by R.L. Adams There are 2,043 billionaires in this world. Approximately one-quarter of them are from the United States. Millionaires? We boast roughly 16 million of them. Clearly, it’s hard to amass such a large fortune. In fact, when it comes to getting rich, a billion is an order of magnitude greater than a million. Millionaires seem to…


10 Ways to Save When You Live With a Super-Spender

Financial management can be intimidating and strenuous. Now, just imagine trying to do this with someone else. But, it’s a reality for couples who are balancing each other’s wants and needs, as well as shared goals. Things can get even tricky and more stressful, however, one you’re living with a super-spender. It’s easy to envision why…


Time Is Money and Its Way More Expensive Than You Would Think

Article by Patrick Frank How many times have you heard the phrase “time is money?” Or some version of the statement: “time is the most valuable thing in the world?” Have you ever stopped to think about what those statements mean? And if they are authentic, why do so many of us still waste so much…


Individual lessons on Handling Inflation

The United States has gone through several inflationary periods. Two memorable ones occurred around WWI and WWII. But today, most people remember the 1970s and early 1980s when inflation was out of control. Unfortunately, in 2022, inflation is again climbing with no end in sight. Currently, inflation sits at 9.1 percent. And people are scrambling…


Tricks for Entertaining Kids While You Work From Home

As a work from home mom, I know how hard it can be to get work accomplished while entertaining kids. Most of the time, I work while a babysitter watches my kids or while my kids are asleep. However, given the 24/7 nature of being an entrepreneur, it’s just not always possible to complete all my…


Millennial: This Year’s Summer Travel FOMO Is Real

Views from a tower in Portugal, gondolas in Venice, beaches in the Bahamas—as you scroll through your social media feeds, it seems like everyone you’ve ever met is on a picturesque vacation this summer. Compared to the last two years, 2022 is seeing a steep increase in travel, especially international, and it may feel impossible…


Amazon Scams Are on the Rise—Here Are the Warning Signs You’re Being Targeted

Article by Emily Rella Phishing attempts are getting more advanced, with hackers and cybercriminals making their ploys so believable that even the most cautious are getting scammed. One of the latest schemes is to send an SMS text message to people’s phones pretending to be a bank or a company in order to trick people into…