Tag: Future Planning

Avoid High Prices on Airline Tickets This Fall

Along with the cost of everything else, airline prices have risen considerably in recent months. With airline ticket prices so high right now, it seems like the day of cheap air fares is gone, making it difficult for some people to travel. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index, flight prices…


Financial Struggles Can Be Tough on Families, And Tough to Explain to Kids

Financial pressures may have made this a year when some families can’t afford pricy extras, such as after-school activities or summer camp. It’s OK to explain this to your kids, said an expert from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, who offered tips for the conversation, as well as low-cost alternatives for budget-friendly summer fun….


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…


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…


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…


8 Ways You’re Making a Bad Impression and Don’t Even Know It

Article by Jennifer Cohen There’s a reason they say the road to Hell is paved with good intentions. Through sheer unawareness, we can put others off. It can happen to anyone, but it doesn’t have to happen to you. Follow these tips, and your good intentions will pave a road over any social pitfall and give…