What You Need to Have the Perfect Day
Key takeaways Simplicity is the key to success if you want to have the perfect day. Keeping the steps to accomplish something, like the perfect day, limited to three makes it manageable. The three steps to a perfect day are: take time for yourself each week, set your sleep and wake schedule to prepare you […]
What is the Internet of Things?
If you search “New Technology 2021,” you’ll be bombarded with lists. The following eight concepts are on the majority of them: robotics, drones, 3D printing, blockchain, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, virtual reality, and the Internet of Things. Most of these concepts are gradually being woven into today’s public consciousness. You watch movies or […]
Online Purchase Installments: Good or Bad?
Key Takeaways Many online retailers offer the option to pay for items in installments. Installments may seem like a good idea, especially when there’s 0% interest on a purchase. Be careful not to jump at these offers too often, otherwise your monthly payments may become overwhelming.
Should You Be Your Own Stock Trader?
Key Takeaways Brokerage firms have recently stopped charging fees for stock trading, in an effort to attract more millennial investors. These fees were never very high to begin with, so this shift is more a change in principle than anything else. Investors who decide to take stock trading into their own hands may want to […]
Keep Your Brain Healthy, Start Your Day Without the Internet!
Key Takeaways Immediately before falling asleep and immediately after waking, our brains are incredibly open to learning, feeling, and growth. If we start and end our days on the internet, we’re rewiring our brains in a damaging way. Better and healthier options include reading, meditating, exercising, and deep work.
Do You Have a Will to Protect Your Family?
Key Takeaways A whopping 78% of millennials do not have a will or advance directives in place. Without these, your loved ones may run into legal issues if you become incapacitated or pass away. Think of a will as a love letter to your family, taking care of them after you’re gone.
The Impact of Millennials’ Spending and Saving
Key Takeaways The millennial generation is the largest part of the workforce in our country right now. As millennials age, the amounts they’re saving and spending are changing. These saving and spending changes are impacting our economy and will continue to do so for several years.
The Importance of Risk Management
Key Takeaways When you’re examining your finances, risk management is an important part of the big picture. We have insurance for a number of things in our lives, but might be overlooking some that could have devastating effects if you need them and don’t have them. Disability, health, and life insurance are key for peace […]
5 Unexpected Costs When Buying a Home
Key takeaways When buying a new home, make sure you know about all the potentially unexpected costs associated with it. Know the costs up front, so you know what you’re getting into. Look at your cash flow and budget to ensure you have the money to make the move.
3 Things You Need to Do to Be Successful
Key takeaways Rational optimism is far different that the stereotypical optimism. Successful people have a reasonable tolerance of risk. Become a rational optimist to be successful in your endeavors.