Posts Tagged ‘future’
College Students: Are You Thinking Green?
Life of a college student: sleep, eat, class, maybe sleep again, study, out with friends, repeat. Somewhere in between sleep and repeat, it is important to find time to think green. Not saving the planet “green” (which is, still, very important) . . . we are talking about money! College, in itself, is expensive. In…
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Born in the mid-1980’s, I am one of approximately 80 million Millennials, or Gen-Yers, living in the United States. Does this generational subset define who I am, my wants and preferences? To a certain extent . . . Yes. There is no denying that the high levels of unemployment and student loan debt coupled with…
Read More about Making My Way as a Millennial: Part 1Are You Being Squeezed? Money Strategies For The Sandwich Generation
An increasing number of Americans between the ages of 45 to 65 years find themselves caught in the challenging position of caring for their aging parents, while also raising their children or grandchildren. If you belong to this “sandwich generation” it can be a difficult juggling act. Are You Being Squeezed? Everyone’s family situation…
Read More about Are You Being Squeezed? Money Strategies For The Sandwich GenerationWhen History Repeats Itself, Where Should We Turn?
Some things have changed since the Great Depression, Some Things Remain The Same. An economic “downturn” does not need a name to have an impact on everyone. Call it a “Recession”, call it a “Depression”, who cares what it is called. It signifies tough financial times for many. So let us take a minute and…
Read More about When History Repeats Itself, Where Should We Turn?TO BE PREPARED IS HALF THE VICTORY – Special Needs Planning
Planning for the future well-being of your children is a difficult task for any parent. Add the complexity of adequately providing for the future care of a child with special needs and the process becomes even more challenging. Any special needs plan requires thought and multiple use of resources. Many of us say. “Where do…
Read More about TO BE PREPARED IS HALF THE VICTORY – Special Needs Planning12 Steps Towards Your Financial Freedom: Part 2
(PART II OF A THREE PART SERIES) Are you someone focused on saving your money? Or are you someone with a burning desire to spend? These two personality types merge in today’s blog as we uncover some of the most fundamental strategies to gain financial freedom, which simply means having financial CHOICES every day of…
Read More about 12 Steps Towards Your Financial Freedom: Part 2Your Career: Is It Time For a Change?
As an 18-year old going off to college for the first time are you really prepared to answer the question, “What do you want to do with your life?” For many college students, making new friends, cheering on the school’s sports teams, and staying out late on a school night, top the bucket list. Flash…
Read More about Your Career: Is It Time For a Change?Build the Best Reputation!
Many adults recently began a new job. The newest members of the workforce have an entire career ahead of them to shape. If this is you: Will you learn everything quickly? Will you be on time every day? Will you pay attention to details? Will you be a good “team” player? Will you demonstrate the…
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It was a tremendous day in May 2010 when Darryl graduated from High School. As his mother cried tears of joy, she was even more thrilled to imagine that her son was going to college next year. Darryl was the first person in her family to get into a school and attend. It was a…
Read More about Graduation Day! Honoring One Mom’s Great Decision!“Time and Choices” What Every Survivor Needs
Pedro is part of a growing community of families who make it through one of life’s toughest challenges (surviving a critical illness). These families learn too much about things that happen to “everyone else”. They work tirelessly at finding ways to save our loved ones. And when someone we know and love walks into a…
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