I admit that the topic of selecting the right insurance beneficiaries isn’t exactly riveting. OK…it’s actually a super snooze topic. You got me. But that’s the root of the problem. Most people don’t give this the attention it deserves and their family ends up paying the price. People typically jot down the name of their […]
9 Top Part Time Retirement Jobs
If you are interested in part time retirement it probably means you want to find part time employment. But at the same time, you want a job that suits your skill set, interests and availability. One option is to pitch your boss a phased retirement. Another is to march yourself down to the local sporting goods store […]
How To Prepare For A Natural Or Man-Made Calamity
The devastation and hell that has been unleashed on the people living in the Philippines is truly beyond words. And as if a typhoon and earthquake weren’t enough, the aftermath of these events are beyond depressing. People are fighting and dying over food and water because they completely lack basic resources. At least events like […]
What Don Corleone Taught Me About Money
Several years ago, a friend told me that you could watch The Godfather (parts I,II and III) and know everything you need to know about being a man. I don’t know if that’s true or not, but I did watch the movies several times anyway. Besides learning how to make great spaghetti sauce for the […]
How to Stop Fighting About Money With Your Spouse
Fighting about money sucks. And if you fight with your spouse about cash, it’s even more trying. Of course sometimes married people separate their finances and that does the trick. But it doesn’t work all the time. Imagine the following: You and your spouse have a disagreement about money and you KNOW you are right. […]
7 Unique Ways To Overcome Obstacles To Get Your Mortgage Approved
If you are trying to arrange financing to buy a house, there are four things you need: 1. Proof that you have the money for the down payment 2. Proof that you have stable income 3. The highest credit score you can get 4. Monthly income that is at least three times the mortgage payment If […]