Dean Drobot / Shutterstock.com Financial Wellness Month is celebrated every January, but has significance year-round. Now is the perfect time to reflect on your financial habits and make small but impactful changes. Whether it’s building savings, managing debt, or exploring investments, these strategies can help you start the year on a firm financial footing.
Tada Photos / Shutterstock.com Boosting your financial knowledge has never been easier than it is today, thanks to audiobooks. You can learn while walking, doing housework or moving around. Do you want to improve your economic literacy? Consider downloading these audiobooks about investing, building wealth, and personal finance.
insta_photos / Shutterstock.com Even the smartest investors and financial planners make mistakes, but the key is to learn from them. Money-related mistakes can cost more than dollars, they can derail your financial goals and leave you scrambling to recover. Fortunately, the right strategies can help you fix these common financial mistakes. From avoiding the stock … Read more
As Photo Studio / Shutterstock.com If you want to advance your career without committing to a four-year college degree, you’re not alone. An associate’s degree can be the perfect solution, providing a faster path to high-paying jobs in fields like healthcare, marketing, technology, and more. Whether you’re looking for entry-level, part-time, or full-time work, this … Read more
Ulhatsebiliyar / Shutterstock.com Return-to-the-office (RTO) mandates are a major topic in workplace trends, and continue to impact how employees work. For many, remote work has become synonymous with improved work-life balance, reduced commuting costs, and increased flexibility – especially for working parents and caregivers. Missing out on the benefits of remote work can be daunting, … Read more
Mavo / Shutterstock.com Do you always seem to be juggling four different tasks between 2 and 3 p.m.? Or maybe your commute isn’t terrible except during rush hour, and then it definitely gets horrible! Have you thought how nice it would be if you could start work an hour early and then take a long … Read more
Vizques / Shutterstock.com The 2025 Social Security increase just went into effect, with retirees starting to see the extra money sometime this month. But technically, it’s not too early to start looking ahead to a rise for 2026. However, the news is not good: The Senior Citizens Association predicts that Social Security’s cost of living … Read more
Vizques / Shutterstock.com The tax man comes, and the tax man takes. There’s really no avoiding the government taking its share of your pie, as the greats have so eloquently observed. But there are still few places to take refuge from taxes. Many US states do not levy a personal income tax, and there is … Read more
Andrey_Popov / Shutterstock.com Your financial advisor is a key partner in helping you achieve your financial goals, but are you doing everything you can to maximize that partnership? Advisors bring expertise and experience, but the most successful relationships require active participation on both sides. Set clear goals and understand fee structures to ensure your financial … Read more
Egyp / Shutterstock.com “Why should we hire you?” It may seem obvious, but it’s actually one of the most difficult interview questions. Furthermore, any interview is about this: Why would you be a good fit for this position? Read on to learn how to answer the question, “Why should we hire you?” Ask correctly, once … Read more