Do yourself a huge favor. Consider if your investment in college is going to be worth it before you pursue a degree program. College isn’t for everyone and you can find employment despite not having a degree. But if you do decide to go, make sure you ask this question first. If you do you are […]
The Big Cost of a Short Attention Span
I’ll admit that I have a short attention span. You might have a short attention span too. According to Wikipedia* the average person has an attention span of about 8 seconds. That’s a frightening statistic. It’s actually a miracle that anybody ever gets anything done if you think about it. On the other hand, consider […]
What is a Workaholic? Is there a Cure?
What is a workaholic? Do you qualify? And if so, does it matter? Is it really so bad? I didn’t realize it at the time but this topic has actually plagued me ever since I had my first paper route at age 11. The idea of getting my pudgy little hands on a little coinage […]
What is the Average Retirement Age….and a Surprise
You might ask “What is the average retirement age?” I’ll answer that of course. But I’m going to go one step further and answer the question you really want to ask. And that is something very different. First things first. What is the average retirement age? To get this information, I visited the Center […]
How Safe Are Mutual Funds
Smart investors always ask how safe their money is. And when it comes to fund investing, the answer is a bit surprising. Just how safe are mutual funds? Let’s find out. First, keep in mind that “safety” means different things to different people. When it comes to mutual funds, there are 3 or 4 ways […]
Hiring A Contractor Without Getting Hosed
If you are thinking about hiring a contractor to remodel your home there are a few steps to take to protect your property. That’s because anyone who does work on your house can slap a lien on you before you can say “jack hammer”. All they have to do is prove they haven’t been paid […]