From the time we’re children, most of us learn to count. In turn, we start saving and spending money as adults to balance our checkbooks and improve our lives! No business, small or large, can avoid accounting basics. The accounting process is essential for any business. What is an accountant, and what do they do?… Continue reading Accounting Basics – What You Need to Know!
Author: Ed Barton
4 Retirement Savings Musts
You’ve probably realized that retirement planning is essential. For most of us, the days when an employer provides 100% funding for our pensions are long gone, and Social Security only offsets a portion of pre-retirement income. Many people are not putting enough money away for retirement, so they struggle to cover expenses. This is especially… Continue reading 4 Retirement Savings Musts
6 Tips To Manage Divorce Finances – Recover and Thrive!
You are going through an emotional rollercoaster after breaking up from marriage but don’t give up hope, as there may be light at the end of the tunnel soon enough. Gather all your financial information If you are considering divorce, it is essential to gather all your financial information ahead of time. This includes documentation… Continue reading 6 Tips To Manage Divorce Finances – Recover and Thrive!
Is a Savings Account Still Worth It
You’re probably not saving your money with a financial institution in vain. After all, they pay very little interest, to begin with, and it can be difficult for them to do any better than that, given the current economic environment. Fortunately, you can use some simple strategies to help get the most out of your… Continue reading Is a Savings Account Still Worth It
Don’t Bust Your Budget
A typical budget buster might be to blame if the balance in your savings account isn’t growing fast enough. Sadly, you’re not alone in missing your financial goals. According to a June 2014 survey by Bankrate.com, 75% of Americans have no savings and live paycheck to paycheck! Are you one of these? What is a personal… Continue reading Don’t Bust Your Budget
A Professor Shares The Top 6 Keys To College Success
I worked in Higher Education for several years and continue to teach undergraduate and MBA courses in business law, finance, and economics. That provided one perspective for this article. I also have a doctorate, three master’s degrees, and a bachelor’s degree, with another doctorate in Education, almost done – so I’ve spent a lot of… Continue reading A Professor Shares The Top 6 Keys To College Success
Are You Open To New Ideas?
Keeping an Open Mind: How to Embrace New Ideas You might find it tough to keep an open mind. After all, there’s comfort in being set in your ways. However, opening your mind to the possibilities of new opportunities, knowledge, adventure, and even relationships could bring greater fulfillment and happiness to your life. Be curious… Continue reading Are You Open To New Ideas?
4 Tips To Budget Success
You can create a budget supporting your dreams while ensuring the necessities are taken care of. Make a budget and stick to it. While it can be challenging to stick to a budget, making and maintaining a budget is essential in taking control of your finances. Creating a budget involves thinking critically about your spending… Continue reading 4 Tips To Budget Success
Can You Define “Success”??
What is Success? A friend and I were talking this week about success. How is it defined? How is it measured? Why do we never seem to feel successful? What does success mean to you personally and professionally? Success means many different things to me, both personally and professionally. On a personal level, I believe… Continue reading Can You Define “Success”??
Tips For Career Change in the New Economy
President Biden announced sweeping plans last night promising to remake the American economy. For many people, that means changing careers as we move toward a green infrastructure and away from one driven by fossil fuels. And while the plans promised millions of new jobs, one of the challenges in filling blue-collar jobs is a lack… Continue reading Tips For Career Change in the New Economy