Think about the last New Year’s resolution you set for yourself. It might have been to work out more, or maybe read a book a week, or maybe you just wanted to save more money. Whatever it was, ask yourself: Did you get it done? If you’re like the vast majority of Americans, you probably failed
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If you want to stop worrying about money, the first step is very simple. You need to get your finances in order. I’m talking about paying off your debt, saving for emergencies, and investing (even if it’s only $50 per month). If you have an automated system you can trust, most of your financial worries
You may be surprised that a whopping 52% of people over the age of 65 will eventually need some form of long-term care (LTC). But many are not even aware that long-term care insurance is a thing. Well, we are here to tell you: it is. LTC insurance helps to cover expenses that are not usually
Traditional budgets are for the birds. The word alone (budget) often harbors fear, laziness, and confusion. No one should have anxiety about ordering an appetizer at a special dinner or investing in a gym membership. Of course you need a spending plan, but we’ve come to realize it’s never one-size-fits-all. The key to building financial
So, you’ve been thinking of drawing up a brand new budget to reign in your spending. But there’s a problem. You start a new budget with the best of intentions only to forget to follow through or you simply get annoyed with it. Maybe you’ll try again next month, right? The cycle goes on and on, and
Finding a job, especially your dream job, is hard. Even if you have a few ideas of what you’re interested in, how do you choose what to pursue? Do you have enough experience to even try at this point? Or, do you think it’s too late for a career change? Let me tell you, it’s
Starting a side hustle has been one of the best decisions of my life — right up there with marriage and “splurging” on chips and queso appetizers (you with me?). A side hustle can give you: financial flexibility leverage at your day job A quicker path to the Rich Life Here’s how it happened for me:
Key Takeaways Figuring out your career path can take years, but patience is part of the process. Narrow down your job search step by step, starting with an honest self-assessment and industry research. Invest in yourself by building your skills, networking, and learning how to sell your personal brand. Most people spend around a third
Mutual funds can be an option if you’re looking for actively managed funds that are low risk and fairly diversified. When compared to index funds, though, there’s a clear winner. With mutual funds, you have to pay a higher expense fee. That’s because the fund is actively managed by fund managers. But with index funds,
Beliefs are a tricky thing. We all have some beliefs that we are totally aware of that guide how we move through life. We have political beliefs, beliefs on how to raise kids, religious beliefs. The list is endless. But then there are another set of beliefs that are hidden. I call these beliefs invisible
Office politcs can create a toxic work environment, but they don’t have to. Learn how to deal with office politics effectively. Sydney Jones When office politics get out of hand, it can create a toxic work environment. But it doesn’t have to be that way. We’ll break down how to deal with office politics professionally,