Should you downsize to one car?
A long time ago — in 2017 — I was a news reporter who spent my days driving to assignments in my 2011 Mazda 3 hatchback. My wife, Mary, was driving around in a 2003 […]
Small businesses: Why do your customers churn?
Despite unparalleled success initially when founder Sophie Amaruso turned an eBay business into a $300 million company, the brand ended up filing bankruptcy in 2016. Their main problem sounds simple: Nasty Gal spent freely on advertising and marketing (as […]
The new retirement plan? Not retiring
For the American worker, the dream of a comfortable and simple retirement after a long career in one place is receding into the rear-view mirror. Boomers are learning the traditional path to retirement is being […]
Do runners really pay less for life insurance?
Whether you lace up your sneakers and hit the pavement because you are motivated to shed a few pounds, or your doctor has ordered you to get moving to improve your heart health, the reasons […]
How to cope with financial stress (and feel better)
Stress comes up for a number of reasons, such as work, personal relationships, or your physical health. But according to the American Psychological Association’s latest “Stress in America” survey, 64% of Americans say money is one […]
A small business guide to inventory calculations for supply chains
For businesses with multiple warehouses, thousands of items in inventory, and complex supply chains, moving to available-to-promise (ATP) supply chain management can transform a company. In the ’90s, Walmart and Kmart were in a brutal […]
Is fraud getting worse in Canada?
I spent my childhood in Vancouver, British Columbia, a jewel of a port city on Canada’s west coast. We lived in a middle class neighborhood overlooking Burrard Inlet, where ships from all over the world […]
Should I tap my retirement account for a down payment?
When you buy a home, putting a down payment toward your purchase can make a big difference. It may help convince the seller to accept your offer and reduces the amount you need to borrow, […]
5 signs you need a financial therapist
Whether you’re stressing over paying bills or spending money to make yourself feel better, anxiety and money often go hand in hand. Still, financial advice tends to emphasize numbers and strategies, not the root cause of money […]
From hobby to business: The unfiltered truth & how to prepare
You want to turn your hobby into a business. That’s the dream. Or is it? Transforming your favorite past-time into a full-time job full might sound like the secret to a happy and fulfilled life—both […]