6 ways to manage money in your 20s
Your 20s are an exciting time. You’ve likely graduated from college, started your first real-world job and are making decisions on your own. While your adult life has just begun and retirement seems years away, […]
15 ways to protect your home (& yourself) this winter
Winter weather can take a toll on a house. Frozen water pipes, icy walkways and sudden windstorms that send tree branches ripping through your roof are just a few of the problems your home (and […]
How Type 2 diabetics can get term life insurance
It’s a common assumption that if you are diabetic, you cannot get life insurance. Fortunately, that is a mistaken assumption in many cases. There are policies available for diabetics, typically term life insurance, that may […]
What are credit reporting agencies?
When you think about your credit report, do you ever wonder who’s compiling all of this information about you and why? How did the idea to monitor people’s financial activity even come about in the […]
How to buy life insurance for people who are ill
Just because you have poor health doesn’t mean that you can’t get the life insurance you need. I usually get an e-mail at least once a week asking if there is such a thing as […]
The 13 most expensive U.S. metro areas for raising a baby
Everyone knows that having a baby is incredibly expensive, from delivery or adoption costs to outfitting a household with strollers, bottles, cribs and layettes. But even if friends and family come together to provide everything […]
How to take time off if you’re self-employed
Taking time off when you’re self-employed is a challenge. Whether you’re jetting off on a tropical vacation for a week or enjoying a break for the holiday season for only a few days, stepping away […]
5 smart ways to discuss student debt when dating
Having serious debt is among the biggest romantic deal breakers, according to a 2017 survey from SoFi, second only to being a workaholic. If you have a lot of student debt or are concerned about […]
8 strategies for uncovering your customers’ emotional goals
As a marketer, if you don’t use messaging to activate your consumer’s goals — especially their higher-order, non-conscious goals — you can’t empathize with their hearts’ desires. Your brand will feel hollow, your solutions duller […]
5 holiday nightmares that can break the bank
It’s the most wonderful time of the year — weeks of hustle and bustle, spending time with friends and family, giving and receiving, and eating to your heart’s content. What can go wrong? A lot, […]