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55 Ways I’m More Committed To Self-Sabotage Than Self-Improvement
ELITE DAILY The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. The first time I heard these words come out my dad’s mouth, I was four. My dad’s not the cliché type; he’s not a philosopher nor a counselor. He never quotes anyone, let alone Einstein. But,…
Read More11 Money Tips for Older Adults
msn money WHEN MONEY MATURES Getting older isn’t all bad. If you’ve accumulated wealth over your working years, it can be the time to enjoy all of that hard work. But financial stresses often arise, including budgeting concerns, income limitations and even fraud. These tips will help older adults ensure their cash lasts as long…
Read More20 Life Hacks that Increase your Wealth
msn money In today’s digital age, people are growing more and more interested in how to become financially successful with innovative ways to change their lives. Find out what life hacks successful people use to increase their wealth and how you can do the same. 1. STOP WATCHING THE CLOCK If all you ever…
Read More15 Ways to Retire Earlier
Retire earlier by paying off all debt, practicing cash flow management, investing early and aggressively, looking for passive sources of income, and more.
Read MoreFive No-Brainer Strategies to Work Less and Travel More
AKA The Corporate Misfit’s Incremental Guide to Freedom Quitting your job without some kind of game-plan might sound exciting to some, but for others it brings on palpitations and hives. The perfect solution for you exists somewhere along a sliding scale where risk is directly proportionate to the degree of freedom you desire. msn…
Read MoreThe 20 Fears That Are Keeping You From Being Rich
MSN Money: Quickly: Who’s afraid of getting rich? Come on, let’s see those hands. Let’s rephrase the question. Are you the kind of person who trips themselves up routinely? Or loves to blame the economy? Or tracks Powerball numbers the way Warren Buffett tracks the stock market? Your fears, ignorance or stuck behavior might stand…
Read More7 Signs Your Marriage Has Changed
MSN Lifestyle: CONTENT COUPLE There’s an upside to getting old, I recently discovered. Staring at my computer has left me blind like a mole, so my wife, Karel, is forced to do most of our night driving. I’m one set of chunky prescription sunglasses away from looking like my grandpa. Meanwhile, Karel blew out her…
Read MoreThe 3 Most Important Money Lessons My Dad Taught Me
Money Live Within Your Means On my eighth birthday, my father began to teach me how to live within my means. As I write those words, it sounds funny, even to me. He sat me down and taught me about an allowance. He was going to provide me with a weekly stipend that I would…
Read More11 Common Money Mistakes People Make in Their 40s
msn money Your 40s represent a unique period in your financial life. You’re older, wiser and well-established, but there are still a few things you have yet to figure out — like how to afford your children’s college education and where you’re going to retire. Though you might feel settled, becoming complacent could impact your…
Read More21 Things Today’s Kids Will Never Do
Msn lifestyle RENT A VHS TAPE AT YOUR LOCAL VIDEO STORE. Do you remember Blockbuster? Your kids won’t. They’re used to On Demand and Netflix. RIDE A BIKE WITHOUT A HELMET And any other dangerous things you can do on a bike. (Note: We’re glad kids are now wearing helmets. This is a…
Read More10 Reasons You’re Not Rich Yet
Money #5: You’d rather complain than commit. As a financial advisor, I have spent many years helping other people overcome financial stumbling blocks so they can become rich. Ironically, the one person I have had the most trouble helping is myself. Being “rich” can mean different things to different people, but I believe it means…
Read MoreEmail 101: 11 tips to manage your email
CIO If you’re a college graduate entering the workforce, you may quickly find you aren’t prepared for the volume of email that awaits you in the corporate world. These 11 tips will help you master forwards, filtering and more. Get your head in the email game Let’s face it, as much as we might complain…
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