3 Easy Pieces: Getting Your Investments On at 30
If you're 30-ish years old and just starting to think about investing, give yourself a pat on the back. Thirty years old gives you plenty of time to save for retirement. Along with nailing down an affordable, long-term care plan that will protect your wages if you...
The Cost of Becoming Disabled, Part 1: What’s Your Most Valuable Asset?
If someone asked you, “What is your most valuable asset?” you’d probably immediately think of material possessions that are paid off, whether they hold their value or not. You might say a newer vehicle or a modest vacation cabin you inherited from your grandfather...
4 Ways Firefighters (and Spouses) Can Earn Passive Income
Whether you are a firefighter with a full-time schedule or the spouse of a firefighter who manages the household full time, there are still ways to earn passive income. As everyone knows, every bit of income will add up to a more comfortable retirement (where peace of...
Credit/No Credit: 4 Ways To Repair Your Credit Score
It's one thing to build a good credit rating, but it's a different thing to try to fix a credit score quickly once it is in a state of disrepair. The good news is it’s possible. In addition to having discipline with your spending, there are specific ways to quickly...
6-for-the-price-of-1: Understanding the Basics of Medicare
Have you noticed the literal bombardment of medicare commercials that pop up on the television toward the end of each year? If you’re over 50, you’re probably taking notice, and that’s because you know that you’re closer to retirement than you are to the beginning of...
What Is Cyber Insurance?
The cyber age is here. In fact, in just a handful of years, the word cyber has become a concept that almost everyone can say something about, even if it is just “in the ballpark.” A simple definition for those who still may be unsure of what ‘cyber’ means is “anything...
4 Quick & Dirty Options For Police And Firefighter Couples On Valentines Day
Warning: This blog is intended for mature audiences only. Hey, I said mature audiences only! Joking! But seriously, now that the kids are out of the room, let’s talk: What is your plan for long-term care? Kidding again! Ok, this time it’s for real: What’s your plan...
Scientists Have Found a Way to Reverse The Aging Process – New Study
A new study shows promise for human longevity. Scientists at Boston Labs have found a way to reverse the aging process at will…at least within mice. And this is the first and major scientific breakthrough in the pursuit of human longevity. No vampire bites,...
10 Easy Upgrades That Boost Home Value But Don’t Break The Bank
If you are thinking about selling your home, it’s tempting to just decide on a price and sell “as is,” meaning, no upgrades or improvements. What you see is what you get. However, with a little time and money, even the most conservative home improvement budget can be...
Are You Saving Enough For This Critical Part Of Retirement?
Saving for retirement can sometimes feel like building the plane as you’re flying it: How do you know how much is “enough” to put away for retirement each month if you don’t know exactly what you plan to do during your retirement years? Will you travel? Will your...
