You might think it’s up to your boss to prep for performance reviews. But you’re the one who has the most to gain by getting all your ducks in a row before sitting down together. That being the case, it behooves you to do some strategic planning and take appropriate action well before you meet […]
Cold Hard Facts About Money and Marriage
If you want to save your money and marriage, financial balance is crucial. A good (and bad) example of this is the story of my friend Jim. I’ve never seen a person more upset about money. His multi-million dollar business was dying. I agree, that’s a hard pill to swallow. He worked hard for 23 […]
Planning Your Retirement without Worrying about High Interest Rates, Inflation or Income Taxes
Things are pretty good right now for investors. The market has been solid and inflation has been tame. But some people are concerned about the future. And I believe more will become increasingly anxious in the near term as interest rates start to go up. This is especially acute for retired people and for people […]
Getting A Mortgage for A Second Home Made Easy
Typically banks charge higher interest when you buy a second home. I can’t think of any good reason for this – other than they can get away with it. But you don’t have to play this game with the bank. You can get a cheap mortgage for a second home at a very reasonable rate. […]
Are Interest-Only Mortgages Right for You? You Might Be Surprised.
Interest-only rate mortgages might be especially tempting if you are struggling with cash flow or if you only plan on staying in your home for a short time before selling it. But if you plan on staying in your home for a long period of time, they are risky – and a gamble I usually […]
You Can Manage Your Manager with these Three Questions
If you have a really bad boss it can make your entire life miserable. It’s tough to leave bad energy at the office let alone be successful on the job if you work for a neanderthal. Fortunately there a few ways to turn this situation around. The key to is to understand that you and your […]