When you think of the term “self-employed,” what springs to mind? Do you think of an entrepreneur building a start-up? A freelance photographer? Someone with a brilliant idea that has yet to take flight? To […]
Now is the time to embark on the path to create change in your own organization and eliminate age discrimination. This shouldn’t be daunting or difficult; it requires honest reflection, the commitment to make a […]
The future of Social Security has been of major concern to many political leaders, especially given the deteriorating retirement outlook for most Americans. Congressional Democrats have been pushing for years for a major Social Security reform proposal. […]
Finding a place to live can be challenging — and so can choosing between renting or buying a home. Each option has its advantages and disadvantages. Renting can be the best option if a person […]
The best part of St. Patrick’s Day may be the obvious excuse to drink all day but after that? Getting to eat treats dyed green and shaped like shamrocks… to help soak up the alcohol, of course. If you’re […]
There’s one word that belongs at the top of the priority list for most business owners: growth. In our survey of self-employed workers, we asked respondents to cite their goals for their businesses. Growth came in […]
A majority of Americans are operating without a financial safety net. Per a Policygenius survey, only 32% of Americans have life insurance — and even fewer people (12.5%) have disability insurance. Both coverages are instrumental […]
Remember Beanie Babies? Those soft, squishy animals were all the rage during the 1990s. And while most of them are worth just a few dollars these days, some have sold for as high as $3,000. Are there other […]
Fermented veggies are hip, healthy, and single-handedly made Mason jars cool again. We love fermentation because it’s a great way to preserve our produce all winter long. That said, we know that fermentation can seem […]
“Great fear is concealed under daring.” This idea — courtesy of a Roman poet named Marcus Annaeus Lucanus — is one I rejected for years. Where I grew up, if you were a guy, you didn’t cry. You bit the […]