March has finally arrived, which means winter is over and spring has sprung, and the annual tradition of spring cleaning begins. It not only refers to the act of housecleaning but metaphorically as well, like getting our finances in order before an audit or inspection occurs. Many of us have questionable financial habits ranging fromContinue reading “It’s Time to Spring Clean our Finances”
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New Year, New Opportunities to Fix Your Finances
2023 has finally arrived, and for the first time in post-pandemic times, things are looking pretty upbeat. (Is the pandemic really over? President Biden seems to think so, but I digress.) Economic adviser to the president Brian Deese said the US economy, which has been lagging in the past, has shown a remarkable uptrend dueContinue reading “New Year, New Opportunities to Fix Your Finances”
How Walt Disney Used Life Insurance to Fund his Dream
by: Lem Lomeda Walt Disney was, and still is, a large part of everyone’s lives. His creative output produced all of the best memories we hold dear in our childhood, from beloved cartoon characters like Mickey Mouse, his feature-length animated movies, to family-themed parks all around the world. However, all of these had the dangerContinue reading “How Walt Disney Used Life Insurance to Fund his Dream”
Preparing for the Two Things that Most People Worry About
There are two things that most people worry about: 1) Dying too soon, or 2) Outliving one’s savings. The prospect of retirement might not seem very real to you right now. But working in retirement homes for almost a decade, I’ve seen the consequences the elderly have to suffer for not having enough money forContinue reading “Preparing for the Two Things that Most People Worry About”