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THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. Do you want to retire but are worried about not having enough money? Or maybe you’re retired but bored with your days filled with nothing but golf and bridge. Don’t worry! Plenty of low stress jobs after retirement can keep you busy … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. As the world grapples with issues of income inequality and fairness in compensation, some job positions are coming under scrutiny for being overpaid and overvalued. While some may argue that these positions are critical to society and deserve the high salaries they … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. In today’s economy, the dollar doesn’t go as far as it used to. For many, there isn’t enough money to cover all the necessary expenses or have any leftover for potential emergencies. One man found himself in financial trouble and reached out … Read more
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THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. We’ve all heard the stories from our parents, “when I was your age, I had to walk 5 miles to school, uphill both ways”. This includes financial advice. While the advice they give is to support us and help us to avoid … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. When it comes to retirement, we all picture endless free time and doing whatever we want. But the harsh reality is that your golden years aren’t always sunny. In fact, some not-so-nice surprises could be waiting for you. And while most people … Read more
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