Vicki at Make Smarter Decisions recently wrote about activities from her teenage years that benefited her later in life. This got me thinking about a summer job for my own children. Although I had teenagers in mind when I created this list, in fact, anyone with free time can start side businesses in these areas. […]
Mortgage Refinance – The Decision
A little while back, I published an article about my private finance client who was grappling with a mortgage refinance decision on her commercial office building. The client is a retired widow in her mid 60’s whose husband passed away about three years ago. Previously, the client’s husband had entered into a floating 15-year mortgage in […]
State of Uncertainty
I am not sure how I feel about things right now. Uncomfortable for sure. Maybe confused. But either way, there is no mistaking that we’re in the midst of a great state of uncertainty. I wasn’t alive during the turmoil of the 1960’s, but I imagine this time bearing some resemblance. Racial tensions are evident […]
June Employment Increases, But Why?
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics released its monthly June employment report earlier today. I have been tracking the BLS employment data for many years and have been writing about it here on this site for the past six months or so. In my prior article, I discussed how one indicator of the health of an […]
Three Good Reasons to Preserve Your Credit Rating
Your credit rating follows you through life, so it is essential to establish good financial habits and to protect your positive credit references. Repairing damage to your credit standing is much harder than maintaining a good credit rating, giving you plenty of reasons to stay on top of your financial obligations. Credit reporting begins with […]
How Will You Celebrate Freedom Day?
Today is the fourth of July, or what I like to refer to as Freedom Day! I have my American flag proudly displayed outside for all to see. We had a cookout yesterday with the whole family. And we’re ready to shoot off some fireworks in celebration of United States Independence Day. Although you might think […]
