With many Americans staying at their careers longer in life than past generations, some may wonder what to expect if they plan to work well into their 60s. It is especially difficult if one wishes to change their career once they are old enough to retire. Changing your career in late life isn’t easy, so […]
With the obesity epidemic on the rise in the United States, some cities across the country have long been considering a Soda Tax to curb consumption of sugary beverages, but few have actually put it into effect. Berkeley, a city in California, had a soda tax approved by voters in November 2014 and implemented at […]
Cyber criminals are starting to take a new approach, praying on older Americans that may not know enough about cyber security to protect their information. There are steps you can take to ensure your parents are protected from invasion and identity theft. Talk to your parents and see what they carry on their person. The […]
With the long list of health problems caused by cigarette smoking, it appears people need a different push to quit. This time, the push is extreme taxes on every pack of cigarettes in California giving them the ninth spot on the list of highest taxes for pack of cigarettes. The goal to be achieved here […]
We often wish to make the best decisions when it comes to our finances. When we make these decisions, there are many factors that we should weigh prior to making a final decision. Most times, we prefer to see growth in our income versus depletion of our income and since maintaining a level of comfort […]
Individuals facing the task of setting aside retirement funds must ask themselves several important questions. How will I pay for it? Where will I live? What will be my post-working life tax liability? Most of us who haven’t retired yet realize that our social security benefits are not going to cover much and the cost […]
We all want to be productive at work and be present for our family at home. But it seems we are becoming a culture that is too busy to complete tasks at work and too busy to really connect with the people we love. Here are some tips to make the most of […]
Australia’s population is rapidly aging and the cost of healthcare is increasing. It’s costing providers more and, if approved by independent regulators, the additional cost is passed on to consumers. When deciding whether to obtain private health insurance, you have to consider the expense and the perks. Having coverage means being able to choose your […]
Your suddenly wealthy. Found money, how do you proceed? Wait, follow this advice first. Do this exercise that will blow your mind. Calculate how many hours you would have to work to earn the sudden wealth. For some, it would take hundreds of years. Or the next time you are about to make a purchase, […]
The article “It’s Never Too Late to Find Your Calling Through Work” describes a book featured on NPR called “Callings” in which people explain how they found meaningful work and what makes the work they do worthwhile to them. The article explains that these people are divided into two basic catagories: people who had the […]
