What did your life look like before social media? What did you think of it at first — and do you think differently now? Social media has become a must-have for many folks these days. And it’s not just for you and me. I’m talking about businesses too.1 Beyond that, social media has become about…
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Guess how the cruise industry started? It actually took off as a result of the mass adoption of commercial jet flights during the sixties.1 Jets made it easier to travel faster than ever before. That sounded the death knell for lots of ocean liners. But not all of them. One company, Cunard, did something new.…
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It’s time to crack the code of where your best life awaits you in retirement. Now, before you start daydreaming about exotic locales or your favorite vacation spots, there’s something you have to do first. And that’s to outline your goals and needs for retirement. In fact, before you start looking at different places or…
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Guess where more of today’s retirees are enjoying the good life? It’s not just Florida. More of today’s retirees are looking past the Sunshine State, and they’re considering other areas where they can live affordably and make the most of their retirement. In fact, aside from Florida, some of the best states in the U.S. for retirees…
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A word about recessions. Are we still going to see one this year? Let’s discuss. (Bored by talk about the economy? I’ve got you covered. Scroll down to my P.S. for a fascinating video about grit.) Why did so many people think a recession was coming? Inflation and interest rates, primarily. Historically high inflation has…
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What did markets do in Q2? Can we expect a recession ahead? We broke down what you need to know about markets and the economy into a five-minute read. Click here to see it! Want to learn more about what savvy investors should take away? Click here to check it out.
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A battle of the generations is ON. And it’s time to pick your horse in this race. Now, this is a battle between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Boomers — and it’s over financial knowledge. Which generation knows the most versus the least about basic finance? Who would score the highest on a basic…
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Is the bear market over? Are we in a bull market yet? We broke down what you need to know about markets and the economy into a five-minute read. Click here to check it out. Keeping up with markets and the economy is part of my job, and I want to share some key takeaways as…
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Guess what two basics about finance baffle most folks? Compound interest and bonds.1 In fact, most folks who take a basic financial literacy quiz get questions about these concepts wrong.1 Will you? Click here to see it! A basic quiz can show you what you really know — and what you only thought you knew…
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Markets have been hitting some very positive milestones lately, but it’s not clear that we’re in a bull market yet.1 Is the bear market actually over? Are the bulls back or are we seeing another “bear market rally” that will eventually lose steam? Let’s discuss. (Don’t want a dive into markets? Scroll down to my…
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