Every four years, the Olympic Games bring a spectacular display of sporting prowess to the world. They also showcase the power of human endeavor and the importance of teamwork, along with a host of positive role models. For that reason, they are a source of powerful lessons for leaders.
Credit card issuers are very good at getting money out of people. There are all sorts of levers they will use to make up for reduced late fees.
Parents have always supported their children into adulthood, from funding weddings to buying a home. Now the financial umbilical cord extends much later into adulthood.Parental support is continuing later in life because younger people now take longer to reach many...
When her daughter was about to lose her first baby tooth, Kokoa Lawson went to work researching ideas. She wanted to make the tooth fairy experience magical and extra special for her only child. She gave her daughter a $100 bill decorated with glitter and tiny...
I'm 43. My dad is 66. We're both former professional soccer players, and I've had the privilege to call him my training partner since I was about 5 years old.Over the years, what started as kicking the ball around in our backyard slowly evolved into track workouts and...
More Americans are turning 65 this year than any prior time in history.Today’s 65-year-olds are redefining a milestone long associated with retirement parties and the end of productive years. They are wealthier and by many measures, healthier, and expected to live...
Tax Day has come and gone, concluding the often stressful tax season during which individuals and businesses finalize their financial accounts and report their incomes. While completing tax returns might seem like the end of financial duties for the year, it opens new...
If you’re relocating for retirement, does it make sense to see to what extent your Social Security benefits will support your lifestyle? Yes, because there are number of factors to weigh.Some 11 states tax Social Security benefits to some degree. Most states, however,...
Parents are cutting the financial cord with their adult kids later than ever. They hope it isn’t awkward.The parents have been paying the monthly phone bill and covering rent for far longer than in prior generations. Some are helping their children with down payments...
What is estate planning? Simply stated, estate planning is a method for determining how to distribute your property during your life and at your death. It is the process of developing and implementing a master plan that facilitates the distribution of your property...