April showers bring May flowers and so my theme for this April is change. I’m certainly ready for the change from winter to spring, but are my clients and friends ready for other changes that life hands them? Am I…
In the wake of the 2008 recession raises have almost become a quaint thing of the past, like ice delivery or 5-year-olds without cell phones. However, the tightening labor market has made some employers realize the need to keep pay…
There is an old saying that goes “love what you do and you will never work a day in your life.” That’s great, but maybe not practical for everybody. I really appreciate the people who collect my trash, deliver my…
Every parent has probably had this conversation with their school aged child. Kid: I hate school. I can’t wait until I’m a grown-up and don’t have to learn or do homework. Parent: Guess what, chief. You are never done…
The theme for this month is “Marching Toward Your Financial Goals.” Cute, huh? Usually, this blog talks about ways to save and invest the money you are earning. This month, the focus will be on getting more money coming into…
Forget big age differences. Having a conflict in credit scores can be an early determinant of whether your relationship will last. Your FICO score is a quick way for companies to determine your relationship with money. It is used…
