If you don’t know how to write a business plan you’ll know by the time you finish reading this post. And it’s an important topic. The first requirement to launch a new business is establishing a written plan. And not just new businesses need them either. A business plan needs to be in place (regardless […]
Top 10 Least Stressful Jobs
We’ve looked at theThe 10 Most Stressful Jobs, but in the interest of balance, let’s look as some of the least stressful jobs. Again, this list has been compiled from several popular lists—everyone has an opinion on this. I refined the list based on the criteria below: Above average pay Regular hours Multiple employment opportunities […]
The 10 Most Stressful Jobs
You might feel that you have one of the most stressful jobs out there and that it’s time to change your career. At the very least, you probably feel that your job or business is pretty stressful. I am sure that you could easily come up with a long and highly credible list of […]
How to Find Investors For Your Business
One of the biggest hurdles for a business owner is how to find investors for his or her business. This is especially true if you are in the early stages of being in business for yourself. It often seems no one wants to take a chance on a new venture. But there are sources for […]
When Roth IRA Conversions Make Sense and When They Don’t
The following post has been completely updated from the original version that appeared on January 25, 2010. Tax-free income at retirement – who wouldn’t want that if they could get it? And you can if your money is invested in a Roth IRA. That’s why Roth IRA conversions are a hot topic. With the Roth, […]
What Determines Social Security Benefits Eligibility
People often skip over planning for Social Security benefits eligibility while they are working. That’s because we’re all busy investing for retirement and it’s easy to forget one of the most important elements of retirement planning. Social Security has for decades been one of the primary sources of retirement income for tens of millions of […]