Can you tell a story or a joke? Your ability to tell a joke or a story can mean success or failure! Parties are dependent on that individual that keeps the energy or that certain verve going at a party. You know that person, you like being around him or her because they enjoy life, they are positive, and you are listening to them. Would you like to be that person? Is that you? Read More…
I recently read an article on www.fastcompany.com that describes a program in Washington, D.C. that bribes people to move from the suburbs to downtown. Would you move from the suburbs to downtown Washington, D.C. for $12,000? Read More…
Money, what is it? Would it surprise you to learn men and women view money differently? The standard definition for money is any object or record, that is generally accepted as payment for goods and services and repayment of debts in a given country or socioeconomic context. Men and women spend and invest money differently! Why? Read More…
Health insurance is something everybody wants and needs! Maybe you do not, right? I know you are young, healthy and do not need to visit a doctor. Why would someone like you sign up for health insurance and pay $40 per week for something you do not need? Read More…
Spring Break is vacation time for families. Some of you will be traveling to far off places like Disneyland, Disney World, ski areas or just a warm spot in the sun. Now is the time to think about summer vacation! It is literally just around the corner. It may not seem that way with the recent cold snap, but you need to start planning. Are you staying home, taking a short vacation or planning something big? Read More…
Today marks three months, since I made my 2011 New Year’s Resolutions. I changed my schedule for reporting my progress to quarterly on or about every three months. Read More…
Shaking hands with someone is a meaningless gesture or is it? In medieval Europe, when kings and knights would extend their hands to each other to demonstrate that they did not possess any weapons. That is no longer true or is it? Read More…
Do you think you are ready? This type of question should make you think about all the things you want to accomplish, but don’t have a clue how to do it! It usually starts with the statement, I wish…….. What is the next step? Read More…
Whether you worked for a long time or just a few years, you finally made it! You are retired, financially independent or just plain lucky. The fortunate few that no longer have to work for a living are not sitting around just getting old. What are they doing? Read More…
Everyone says money! How much is enough to take care of you for the rest of your life? Do you have a number? Does it cover inflation, medical insurance and all your “wants” versus “needs”? Whatever you think, you need to add ten percent! Why? You probably underestimated how long you may live. Read More…