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Time to Enjoy Life -- 7 Years and Counting!
A Reflection - Life Lessons, HappinessWOW!!!!! I can’t believe this photo was taken 7 YEARS AGO!!!
The concept for “Time to Play” started in 2010, and this photo was taken to show the importance of making a life balance from working so hard (note the business suit)…
What is YOUR Impact on Others?
A Reflection - Life Lessons, General InformationAsk yourself: When you talk to other people… people you may work with, people in your family -- your spouse, your siblings, your kids… do you encourage or discourage? Do you propel a person to greatness or do you say something that can…
You can run but you can’t hide
A Reflection - Life Lessons, General Information, Happiness, Have Money, Health, Lifestyle, Work Life BalanceThis quote, "You can run but you can't hide", attributed to Joe Lewis, American Heavyweight Boxer, popped into my mind the other day. It can’t be more true.
As I sit here writing this, I think about the dentist appointment I’ve been putting…
St. Patrick's Fortune Seekers
General Information, Have Money, Lifestyle
With St. Patrick’s Day so popular a holiday, it’s appropriate to discuss the continual search that so many in our society go on for the leprechaun’s pot at the end of the rainbow. Whether it’s winning the ultra mega grande lottery,…
Myths and Facts about Social Security
General Information, Have MoneyMyth: Social Security will provide most of the income you need in retirement.
Fact: It's likely that Social Security will provide a smaller portion of retirement income than you expect.
There's no doubt about it--Social Security is an important…
Financial Aid: Know the Rules of the Game
General Information, Have MoneyYou would never jump into a game and wager thousands of dollars without first knowing the rules. And yet, every year many parents do just that as they embark on the process of seeking financial aid for college costs. The truth is if more…
Making Your Own Luck
General Information, Have Money“What’s your goal?” My husband’s question was simple, but I didn’t know if I should bother to share my complete answer, because it seemed unreasonable.
We hadn’t started our family yet, which was a goal of ours. But I wondered if…
New Interest Rates on Federal Student Loans--Again
General Information, Have MoneyOn August 9, President Obama signed the Bipartisan Student Loan Certainty Act of 2013, which changes the formula for determining federal student loan interest rates. The law comes after months of partisan bickering and uncertainty in the student…
Retirement Income Shortfalls
General Information, Have MoneyIf you're lucky, your expected income sources will be more than enough to fund even a lengthy retirement. But what if it looks like you'll come up short? Don't panic--there are probably steps that you can take to bridge the gap. A financial…