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Rise of the Machines

Technology is often the engine which drives economic progress; however, that progress often generates anxiety in those impacted by the advancements.  The most visible recent example is the rise in the use of self-checkout kiosks in supermarkets. As the use of these kiosks started to become more widespread I remember reading about supermarket workers lamenting... Read Article →

3 Strategies for Living a Life That Makes a Difference In 2017

The following is a guest post from John C. Neyland, President and Investment Advisor Representative at JCN Financial & Tax Planning Group. He is also the author of How to Live the Life You’ve Yet to Dream, a book that is part memoir and part blueprint for readers who want to get more out of life and leave a... Read Article →

Balancing Act: A Savvy Review

Balancing Act: Wealth Management Straight Talk for Women Paperback: 168 pages Publisher: Joslyn G. Ewart (2016) Don’t be thrown, or put, off by the title. This book is intended for women and men who want to gain perspective and learn strategies they need to make sound financial choices. The author, a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), identifies personal finance concepts and tools and... Read Article →

Start Your Day the Right Way

In a recent post, The Benefits of Lemon Water, I noted that in addition to providing nutrients such as potassium, vitamin C, and antioxidants, drinking lemon water as soon as you wake up spikes energy levels physically and mentally; and improves the nutrient absorption in your stomach and gives you a steady, natural energy buzz that... Read Article →

Living Frugally: Utilizing the Starbucks App

I had a longer draft of this ready to go when I saw that Paul, over at Saving Freak, recently covered similar material. In his blog post, 19 Hacks to Save Money at Starbucks, he does a nice job of identifying ways to save money at the ubiquitous coffee shop. In light of his post, I’ve scrubbed... Read Article →

The Benefits of Lemon Water

Last month I came across an article that discussed the morning habits of successful people. I was pleased to see that I already engage in most of the listed activities, including exercising and setting daily goals. Preparing Lemon Water One listed activity that I had not considered is drinking lemon water. In addition to providing nutrients... Read Article →

Top Tips for Getting Your Home Ready for Retirement

The following is a guest post from Jenna, a freelance blogger who is mainly focused on business innovation and breaking stories in business. She has been blogging since college where she studied marketing and has merged her love of keying stories into copywriting work as well as plenty of reading and writing for fun! Find... Read Article →

Net Worth by Age

If you search the term Net Worth by Age you are sure to get lots of results, both for articles that address the topic – usually in terms of how Americans stack up against each other – and calculators to help you determine where you should be at a given age. Check Your Piggy Bank If... Read Article →

Your Rendezvous with Retirement

In my first book, RENDEZVOUS WITH RETIREMENT: A Guide to Getting Fiscally Fit, I lay out a six phase process for getting fiscally fit and preparing for a comfortable, secure retirement. This Second Edition starts with a Foreword by Brian D. Tramuel, followed by updated information on how Americans are preparing for retirement, shares new... Read Article →

Google Home is Here

In New Kid on the Block, I noted I had ordered the new Google Home, Google’s foray into the virtual (digital) assistant fray, joining Amazon’s Alexa, Microsoft’s Cortana, and Apple’s Siri. I also noted I would give my impressions of Google Home once it was received and I had a chance to compare and contrast... Read Article →