The 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…
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,…
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…
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,…
READ MORE6 Useless Stretches
msn health & fitness 6 USELESS STRETCHES Static stretches are a funny thing. They are bad before exercising, good after workouts, and downright amazing when you’ve spent the last eight hours sitting in a desk chair. “While dynamic stretching has been proven to ‘prime the pump more efficiently and get…
READ MOREFatigue? Pain? Indigestion? Here’s What Your Body is Telling You…
I have an admission to make. Earlier this year, I started noticing some disconcerting symptoms—fatigue, forgetfulness, lack of focus, anxiety, indigestion, and even some depression. I found that I was getting colds every month—that is unheard of for me! As a generally happy, vibrant and healthy person feeling this way…
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…
READ MORE15 Easy Ways to Lose 1 Pound in 1 Week
msn health & fitness 1. EAT MUSTARD Mustard stimulates the metabolism and helps your body burn calories. Not to mention that 1 tablespoon of mustard contains 67 calories less than mayonnaise, making it a much healthier option. 2. BURGERS: GET RID OF THE BUNS Eating a burger without the…
READ MORE10 Satisfying Snacks that Won’t Destroy Your Diet
msn health & fitness 10 SATISFYING SNACKS THAT WON’T DESTROY YOUR DIET Snacking can certainly be healthy. It’s simply a matter of being smart and strategic about your choices and timing. “The keys to a healthy and satisfying snack are protein and fiber,” explains Jo Bartell, M.S., R.D., CDN, head of…
READ MOREThe 9 hottest housing markets in the world right now
Business Insider THE 9 HOTTEST HOUSING MARKETS IN THE WORLD While the growth in US home prices has slowed considerably, prices in Europe have been surging. We have complied the list of the nine hottest markets based on inflation-adjusted year-over-year price as of the first quarter of 2015, based on…
READ MORE10 Ways to Improve Your Finances with Social Media
msn money UP YOUR SOCIAL GAME Twitter can make it easier to lodge a customer service complaint, and LinkedIn can help you land a new job. Facebook friends can offer encouragement when you share progress toward goals, and you can collect inspiring images of what you’re saving for on Pinterest.…
READ MORE12 Great Things About Retirement
msn money 1. I’M FREE OF THE DRUG OF AMBITION Suddenly you don’t care whether or not you get promoted, and the jockeying for a better title or an office with a window seems so petty. A weight is lifted from your shoulders when you quit the rat race. Despite…
READ MORE