FINANCIAL LEARNING
Sometimes success has a lot to do with pure desire and interest
That’s my youngest grandson, Miles, age 6. He loves to fish, and since he was three he has caught fish! The photo above is from this...
Apple Kills iTunes: Everything You Need to Know
As expected, Apple announced the demise of iTunes at WWDC 2019 this week, but it's not as simple as killing the aging software and...
The Top TED Talks of 2019 So Far — and What You Can Learn From Them
“Ideas worth spreading.”That’s TED’s tagline, and the organization -- originally launched as a convergence of the technology,...
Retirees Are Jumping Into the CBD Boom—and Loving It. Here’s What to Know Before You Try, According to Experts
Stephanie Camillo took Vicodin every day at work until she retired early because of the pain.For years, she stood on her feet all day as...
This Is the Average 401(k) Company Match. How Does Yours Stack Up?
You probably know that your 401(k) is an important tool for saving for retirement, but do you have any idea how it compares to the rest...
How to Go From Product Idea to Mass Production When Starting a Business
Have you ever had an idea that burned brightly in your mind, but you had no idea how to get it started?Most entrepreneurs have. This...
How to Save Money: 100 Great Tips to Get You Started
Home » Little Steps 100 Great Tips For Saving Money For Those Just Getting StartedNo matter where you are on your financial journey, you...
Reduce the Pain at the Pump With These 20 Ways to Save Money on Gas
Filling up the gas tank can be a thoroughly miserable experience as you watch the counter flip past $40, then $50, and keep on going.But...
The 50 Best Places to Travel in 2019
Ask the Travel + Leisure staff where we want to travel in 2019, and most of us will answer, honestly, where don’t we?When it comes to...
11 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid on Your First Trip to Europe
1. Taking a CabNope, not even from the airport. Most major European cities have reliable public transportation, so use it as soon as you...
Disability insurance is income insurance. Make sure it’s part of your plan for facing the unexpected.
Disability insurance provides critical financial protection that is very different from other insurance products. Millions of working...
Insurance 101: Empty-Nesters / Retirees
Insurance 101Empty-Nesters/RetireesWhen the kids are out of the house and retirement is either on the horizon or has arrived, many...
Insurance 101: Established Families
Insurance 101Established FamiliesYou may be juggling kids at home or college, plus the demands of your job. Now that you’ve been in the...
Insurance 101: Young Families
Insurance 101Young FamiliesWhen you’re starting a family you face perhaps the most daunting financial pressures you’ll encounter at any...
Insurance 101: Singles
Insurance 101SinglesIf no one depends on you financially, your path to financial security may be smoother than most. However, it also...
Insurance 101: Business
BusinessesAs a small-business owner, you’re responsible for two families: the one you have at home, and the one you have through work....
How To Live Cheap: 20 Ways To Save Money
Life is expensive and learning how to live cheap doesn't get any better. Actually, it gets more and more expensive every single year....
Smart Financial Moves in Your 20s, 30s, 40s, & 50s
The right moves for every age.Have you ever mapped out your financial timeline? If you’re like many Americans, it may have been more...
The Financial Realities of Longevity
Your financial future is up to you and no one else.What will be your future? You know that solid retirement strategy takes your time...
Retirement Calculators: What they MISS
So you’ve visited a retirement calculator like https://www.calculator.net/retirement-calculator.html and input some specific data about...
Retirement Calculator Basics
Google “retirement calculator” or “financial calculator” and you’ll easily find hundreds or thousands of sites. Most people looking for...
Insurance When You’re Newly Married
Assess the coverage for your new household.Marriage changes everything, including insurance needs. Newly married couples should consider...
Coping with an Inheritance
A windfall from a loved one can be both rewarding and complicated.Inheriting wealth can be a burden and a blessing. Even if you have an...
162 FRUGAL LIVING TIPS TO TRY IN 2019
What is frugal living?You can live a little and have peace of mind, all with your bills being paid in full and on time. It’s just a...
How To Choose A Trustee
Choosing a trustee to manage your estate when you are gone is an important decision and one that should not be taken lightly.Depending...
New Upcoming Pension And IRA Tax Law Changes: Here Come The Annuity Sales!
The new 401k/IRA modification rules that have passed the House of Representatives and are now being taken up by the Senate will provide...
Go Digital or Die: Advice for Baby Boomer Business Owners
Sounds harsh, doesn’t it? Unfortunately, it’s true.We are seeing more and more baby boomer business owners who are like deer in the...
Walk this way: Just 7,500 steps a day lowers mortality in older women, study says
In the world of step goals and activity trackers, the number 10,000 can sound like a magic one.A large body of evidence shows that...
Do I Know You?’ And Other Spam Phone Calls We Can’t Get Rid Of
The spam calls keep coming, offering you loans or threatening you with jail time for IRS violations. By some estimates, they make up at...
Beyond the initial bonus, make sure your travel credit card is earning its keep
You saw an irresistible credit card offer — tens of thousands of bonus points or miles easily worth a plane ticket or short hotel stay....