5 Things You Can Learn from Your Tax Return
January 31, 2016
After you file your tax return with the IRS, and before you stick your copy in a box kept in the attic, take the time to look through the results, and learn what you can do to improve your financial situation. Your tax return says a lot about your finances. If you know what to […]
Year-End Health Moves for Better Financial Fitness
December 21, 2015
As the end of the year approaches, it’s a good idea to evaluate your health situation — especially as it relates to insurance — and make a few moves that can save you money. You might be surprised at your options, and you can improve your financial situation with a little help from some of […]
Don’t Be Overwhelmed by Investing
July 27, 2015
Many of us feel overwhelmed by investing, partly because there are myths about how difficult it is to invest and partly because we don’t understand all the technical terms and concepts we read about or hear financial professionals use. However, investing doesn’t have to be hard, and you don’t have to be overwhelmed. Here are a few […]
It’s Easy to Fall Behind on Retirement Because It’s Hard to Choose a Plan
May 27, 2015
Study after study about retirement indicates that Americans are worried about their ability to live comfortably later in life. Savings statistics also indicate that we aren’t saving enough for retirement. One of the problems is that it’s easy to fall behind on retirement because it can be hard to choose the right retirement plan for […]
Career Networking: Are You a Giver?
May 2, 2015
One of the things that always strikes me when I look for good advice on career networking is that a lot of the suggestions people make revolve around the idea that you need to be a giver first. This was also a theme I saw when helping put together a video about career networking using […]
5 Tips for Staying Happy at Work
December 22, 2014
No one likes his or her job all the time. Even if you have what you consider a “dream job,” chances are that there are some days that you just aren’t giving 100 percent, or days that you just don’t want to do the job. If you start to dwell on these downsides, you will eventually […]
How to Improve Your Credit Score by Focusing on Payment History and Reducing Credit Card Debt
November 10, 2014
One of the things that many consumers are obsessed with today is a better credit score. After all, your credit score influences more than whether or not you qualify for a mortgage, or whether you get the best interest rate on an auto loan. Your credit score can also impact the insurance premium you pay, […]
The Most Important Thing You Can Do To Get Out of Debt
October 20, 2014
One of the financial issues that seems to plague many consumers is debt. Getting out of debt can be a long, difficult road – especially if you have a lot of debt to get rid of. Before you try to pay off your debt, though, it’s important to understand that the single most important thing […]
Would You Take a Career Sabbatical?
September 15, 2014
In the last few years, there has been a lot of attention given to the idea of lifestyle design. As part of this attention, more people are taking career sabbaticals or embarking on “mini retirements.” The idea is that you don’t have to work for thirty or forty years, only to try and retire for […]
Are You Spending Enough Time Planning Your Retirement?
September 8, 2014
Not too long ago, I read an article on CNN Money reporting on a survey from Charles Schwab. The results indicate that most workers spend more time researching vacations and car purchases than they do retirement. It’s true that researching the investment options for a 401(k) or other employer-sponsored plan can be a daunting task. […]