Everybody has mixed feelings about Lady Luck. She can be your best friend or your greatest foe. Some people jump at the opportunity to test their luck, while others always play it safe — either […]
If you’re a new business owner—or, thinking about starting a business—you may not realize that there are rules and regulations about how to keep your financials. Even if you know the basics of accounting, you cannot simply […]
A lot of people work their entire lives and never even have $10k in savings. Not my wife and I. We recently got our net worth up over the $100k mark and are looking to hit $200k […]
It’s all about who you know…which is why networking has always been a mainstay in the professional world—or, at least, so people say. But is it all that talk worth it? You might be surprised. […]
If you’re lucky enough to win a car in a sweepstakes or contest, congratulations! You’re likely thrilled to avoid dishing out a great deal of money for a brand new sedan, SUV or truck. But […]
Consumers have quickly become accustomed to having whatever they want, whenever they want it. And technology has made that desire a reality. Rather than speaking to a barista at Starbucks, you can order your coffee […]
Recently I found $20 worth of Starbucks gift cards in my home office. Bought probably two years ago, they’d been set aside and forgotten. Whoops. Certainly, I’m not the only person who’s failed this way. […]
There’s never been a better time to be a small business owner. Thanks to the internet, it’s possible to reach new customers anywhere in the world. But, figuring out where to get started is always […]
Many people look forward to retirement as a time to relax and enjoy the things they couldn’t do during their working years. In order to live your retirement to the fullest, though, it helps to […]
Spending money that you know you shouldn’t spend is a universal experience. It stresses not only your budget, but also your psyche, and it can lead to feelings of guilt, shame and disappointment. But uncovering […]