Money is a complex topic, with thousands of books, websites, and podcasts dedicated to covering some aspect of the subject. It can also evoke a strong emotional response. Feelings of embarrassment, shame, frustration, anger, and more can keep people from addressing their financial situation. One solution is to carve up financial strategies into small, simple...

Running any business today involves using at least one electronic device. Some of these plastics, papers, and metals can get recycled forever (called “circularity” in sustainability circles), but options for recycling electronic waste, or e-waste, have not progressed as rapidly. In 2021, the world produced enough e-waste to outweigh the Great Wall of China, but...

Hybrid or remote work is the new norm for many, and while there are numerous benefits to this model, it can be difficult to stay focused while working from many different locations. It could be the case that you work at home, in the office, in a coffee shop and at a coworking space all in...

Job descriptions are lengthier than ever, and today it’s not uncommon for an employer to list 10 or more bullet points in the requirements section of a job posting. Although most small businesses would love to get the most out of a single employee, pushing them to the max will hurt both your team and...

I meet a lot of highly successful people with a chip on their shoulders. One of the ways many of them have gotten to the top has been by being their own worst critic. Critical thinking goes hand in hand with intelligence, and it would be silly not to use your intelligence to your advantage...

Scams use the stereotype of a confused, older person giving their money to a scammer is almost cliché at this point in time. Unfortunately, not many people question this idea, leading them to ask why seniors fall for scams in the first place. A better question may be, why does anyone fall for a scam?...

How do you protect your family from bankruptcy when owning and operating a business so risky? When you’re young and single, however, the worse case scenario is that your business fails. When you’re young you learn from your mistakes. You crash at a friends place until you get back on your feet. That all changes...

Retirement ought to be a time where stress vanishes, or at least diminishes significantly. After all, you suddenly shed oppressive work obligations, while the activities you truly enjoy and really want to pursue find their way on to your calendar. At the same time, your personal time expands dramatically, leaving you free to do almost...

Is more always better? In this market, optimization is the name of the game. Business owners continuously seek opportunities to maximize their reach and win more clients. The more business, the better…right? What happens when there is a challenging client or an angry customer? Conflict resolution isn’t always the best use of company resources. Regardless...

Unfortunately, there are no shortcuts when it comes to saving for retirement. Instead, you must do all the small things that can add to a stable post-career life. Reining in spending, keeping costs down, and setting aside extra funds are just some of the intelligent things you can do to grow the money in your...