We've heard the numbers – a lot. Inflation is running at about 7% – the highest rate in 40 years. "Transitory" was the word first used to describe it, but this past November, Fed. Chairman Jerome Powell … [Read more...] about Modeling the “Real” Impact of an Inflation Spike
Why You Don’t Need a Hair Transplant
This post is all about how this author thought about getting a high-cost hair transplant for a New York minute. And how, after a free consult with the transplant experts, and more importantly, his wife, he opted OUT. Let's … [Read more...] about Why You Don’t Need a Hair Transplant
Top Tips for Creating a Strict Financial Budget
Creating and sticking to a strict financial budget will really help optimize and improve your financial situation, not to mention reducing your stress levels. Whether you are keen to get out of debt, make financial cutbacks, … [Read more...] about Top Tips for Creating a Strict Financial Budget
How Technology Uplifts Us All (And Our Moods, Too!)
Life has, without a doubt, become quite fast-paced in recent times. Most of us blame (or even credit) modern technology for this. Instant messaging has been a boon as well as a bane; we love being able to connect with loved … [Read more...] about How Technology Uplifts Us All (And Our Moods, Too!)
Types of Medical Careers to Consider
Medicine is the science and art of dealing with the maintenance of health and the prevention, alleviation, or cure of a disease. There are plenty of careers for you to choose from when it comes to medicine. Some of them, … [Read more...] about Types of Medical Careers to Consider
5 Types of Doctors to See When You Retire
None of us enjoy going to the doctor. However, as we age, there are more and more distinct types of doctors we should be seeing if we want to remain healthy and active for as long as possible. Let’s take a look at a few of … [Read more...] about 5 Types of Doctors to See When You Retire
Planning the Perfect Dinner Party
A dinner party is a fun method of gathering with family and friends while sharing some good food and cocktails and just enjoying their company. If you’re considering throwing a dinner party but have no clue where to start, … [Read more...] about Planning the Perfect Dinner Party
5 Tips for Growing a Minority-Owned Small Business
If you run a minority-owned small business or work in a position where you help run one, then you probably find yourself looking for new ways to grow your small business. Some of the biggest corporations in the world were … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Growing a Minority-Owned Small Business
6 Reasons to Save
You might have wondered just why you should save your money. If you have what you need, why bother with setting some aside every month? There are quite a few reasons you should be saving money. Different people want different … [Read more...] about 6 Reasons to Save
Planning for Your Family’s Future – 5 Ways to Get Started Now
If you have a family or plan to have one, you'll want to consider these tips for preparing for the future. The future can be uncertain, but with some strategic planning and actionable steps, it becomes easier to deal with … [Read more...] about Planning for Your Family’s Future – 5 Ways to Get Started Now
What to Know Before Starting a Car-Based Side-Hustle
You're thinking of starting a car-based side hustle, which is good. You can work whenever you want and make good money, but there are a few things you need to be aware of that you might not have considered. The following are … [Read more...] about What to Know Before Starting a Car-Based Side-Hustle
5 Tips for Setting Up Your Home Office
Working from home was once considered something that only a fortunate few were able to do. However, with the COVID-19 virus in full swing, many people have found themselves working from home and not really sure how to go … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Setting Up Your Home Office
Five Professions Currently in Demand Throughout the United States
Over the last year and a half, the world has gotten turned upside down. Unfortunately, people have lost their jobs, homes, and even lives while the globe battles the global pandemic. Even in the United States, thousands … [Read more...] about Five Professions Currently in Demand Throughout the United States
Work Life Balance In a Time of COVID-19
A lot has changed in 2020 thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, especially for the fortunate who have the ability to work from home. This post explores a first-world problem that's a matter of "counting one's blessings" rather … [Read more...] about Work Life Balance In a Time of COVID-19
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Early Retirement Needs
The original Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is a useful lens for deciding if early retirement is a means to an end or simply an escape hatch from stress. At this point, I'll take all the help I can get to figure this sh*t out. … [Read more...] about Maslow’s Hierarchy of Early Retirement Needs
Do We Need to Retire, or Just Slow Down?
Over the years my job has fluctuated between periods of slowness and boredom and periods of mass hysteria and weekend-marathon testing calls. Part of what makes the field of software delivery so appealing is the decent pay. … [Read more...] about Do We Need to Retire, or Just Slow Down?
A Few No-Nonsense Tips for Retiring Early
"I can't retire. Not yet anyhow." A colleague fast approaching 65 shared that sentiment over beers about a year ago, long before COVID-19 put happy-hour on hold. The notion of being stuck in a cubicle (or, during a pandemic, … [Read more...] about A Few No-Nonsense Tips for Retiring Early
Get Paid for Your Pad: How to Optimize Airbnb Listings
If you've recently taken the plunge into Airbnb hosting, you'll quickly find yourself swimming in a proverbial sea of variables. Everything from pricing strategy to marketing and finding a reliable cleaner. It's exhausting, … [Read more...] about Get Paid for Your Pad: How to Optimize Airbnb Listings
Airbnb Host Checklist for Condo Conversions
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Airbnb hosts have been dealing with unprecedented cancelations and concerns over the long-term viability of their investment. Obviously everyone's focus needs to be kept on physical distancing … [Read more...] about Airbnb Host Checklist for Condo Conversions
Is Airbnb Profitable for Hosts?
The COVID-19 outbreak has presented a big challenge for Airbnb and its legion of hosts. We're now in year 3 as hosts and despite the pandemic, we remain cautiously optimistic. At this point in 2020, our Airbnb is profitable … [Read more...] about Is Airbnb Profitable for Hosts?