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“Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex… It takes a touch of genius – and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction”. (E.F. Schumacher) Do you move with the herd? The real estate bubble and recession wrecked a lot of financial goals and plans. Wait, the stock market is back, stronger than ever! The real estate market is coming back too. What did you do? Read More…
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Did you do any tax planning for 2013? Probably not, you just finished your 2012 tax return and probably already received your refund. I bet it was big and you are using it to pay down debt, invest or just put it in savings. Some of you may even use it for fun things like a trip, shop or a few nice dinners. If you are not aware of the tax changes, you will probably pay too much in taxes next year too! Read More…
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Writing about success reminds me of the interview question tell me about yourself? If you are not familiar with this question, it is an interviewer’s question to get the candidate to start talking. Some call it a 60 second commercial! It is supposed to focus on the skills you bring to the job. I thought I would describe myself through my journey to success. Read More…
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Winning and losing is part of life! Recently, I watched Super Bowl XLVII and Baltimore Ravens won. The city of Baltimore celebrated and the game goes into history. College sports have bowl games too, but how about the teams that don’t make it into a bowl? There are teams that never win! Can you imagine playing for a losing team? I will chronicle what one person is doing and what they learn from it. Read More…
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Looking for new ideas, I came across hundreds of articles explaining how to prepare for 2013. There are a lot of things to do, but why limit it to 2013? You should prepare for every New Year by doing a few things. If you did not start a couple weeks ago, it is not too late, but no more procrastinating! Here are my five (5) things I do every year and you should too. Read More…
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Older workers unite and get ready to interview! Suddenly, you are the oldest person in the room! What do you do? How do you turn a negative into a positive? No one can legally ask your age, but a skilled interviewer can figure it out in a matter of minutes. What they do with that information will either work for you or against you. How will you handle your interview? Read More…
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The “best of” may be a misnomer, but it is based on statistics! I decided to showcase a variety of articles that you may find worthwhile to read again or for the first time. Who knows, you may uncover a hidden gem that changes your life. I decided to do this because I am making some changes and thought you may like to read some of the best! Read More…
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If your soft skills are not up to snuff, you better work on them! If you are a doctor, dentist or surgeon, your technical skills could mean life or death! Does it matter, if these individuals treat you well? Soft skills are personality traits, social graces, communication, language, personal habits, friendliness and optimism that characterize relationships with other people. Read More…
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Is college worth it? You would expect a high return on investment (ROI), if you attended Harvard, Yale or MIT. Even if you received a devry university computer degree. A lot of families are thinking about this question, whether you are a high school senior or just graduated. Finding a job in this economy is tough and paying off student loans are tougher without a job. Is college worth it?
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Multiple careers are better than one! Imagine you were a milkman, elevator operator, switchboard operator and typist; you would be out of work! I remember attending my children’s college orientation when the university chancellor said “we are not training you for a specific job, but for multiple careers”. The purpose of higher education is to teach you how to think. Welcome to the 21st century! Read More…
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AverageJoe
I've been both! I bought a house at the tippy
Krantcents
I agree, that is why I don't even try.
Krantcents
I like that! I think that making complex issues un
CashRebel
I certainly know im not a genius, so I don't
maria@moneyprinciple
Aspiring genius! Have been simplifying all around
