Over the years, I have hired many people. And whether hiring a seasoned professional or entry-level staff, the most important part of the hiring process is the interview. To conduct a good interview, preparation is the key. Rather than improvising interview questions on the fly, I prefer to prepare a set of effective interview questions […]
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Can Local Businesses Compete?
After owning and operating a used bookstore for nearly 25 years, my parents have decided to close the store next month. And while it’s sad on the one hand, we knew it was coming and it opens the door for my parents to move on to another phase of their life. The store has been […]
Reinvent Yourself Every 15 Years
Is it time to reinvent yourself? If you have been in the same career for 15 years or more, maybe you should think about it. And when I say reinvent yourself, I am not just talking about taking a new job. Most likely, you will have many jobs over the course of your lifetime. When […]
Retirement Pitfalls to Avoid
Are you prepared to navigate the maze of retirement pitfalls that you may encounter along your road to financial independence and early retirement? I understand that everyone wants to retire by the age of 35. But realistically, for many (or most) people, that is not an option. If you start working at the age of 25 […]
Pay Yourself First Using Buckets Not Budgets
Are you practicing the “pay yourself first” approach to saving? We have all heard over and over that the key to retirement is saving early and taking advantage of compounding interest. This is nothing new. But again, knowing what to do is quite different than actually doing it. For the Financial Slacker, this is even […]
Save Money by Simplifying Your Life
The most important advice you will get is “save money by starting early.” And that’s exactly what we did. When we started working, we invested into our 401(k) accounts and we saved our bonuses. Having a compensation plan with a substantial portion of our salary in the form of a bonus is a great automatic […]
