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How First Impressions Can Drive the Value of Your Business
The initial impression customers have of your business often influences how much they decide to spend with your company. This is well known, but have you ever considered how first impressions affect the way potential investors value your business? When raising capital, investors’ initial [...]
The Ultimate Guide to Being Your Own Barista
As a coffee aficionado, there's a special kind of satisfaction that comes from crafting your own perfect cup of coffee. Whether it's French press, pour-over, or Chemex, each method brings out unique flavors and nuances from your coffee beans. Here's a step-by-step guide to [...]
The Role of Charity in Your Retirement
Everyone wants to give back in one way or another. After you’ve spent your whole life working, you may find that in retirement, you want to give some money to charity. But if you are living off of income streams from sources like your [...]
The Cognitive and Social Benefits of Board Games in Retirement
As we age, maintaining cognitive health becomes increasingly important. Playing board games like Scrabble, chess, Monopoly, dominos, and poker can have significant benefits for seniors, helping them stay mentally active and engaged while also providing opportunities for social interaction.[1] Game #1 - Scrabble Scrabble [...]
A Strategy Guide for When to Claim Social Security
Deciding when you claim Social Security is a key part of the puzzle for your retirement plan. You can withdraw as soon as you turn 62, but you can also delay your claim until you are 70 years old. There are pros and cons [...]
Ancient Money: The History of Banking and Currency
The history of financial tools is a fascinating topic that takes us back to the earliest civilizations. It reveals a remarkable continuity in financial technology across cultures and epochs, highlighting the importance of these systems in societal development and economic growth. The earliest records [...]
Should I Convert My 401(k) To A Roth IRA?
Let’s say you’ve just changed jobs. What are you going to do with your 401(k)? You may be able to convert your 401(k) to a Roth IRA, but is that a good option for you? In this article, we’ll talk about what happens when [...]
Up Your Pickleball Game!
Pickleball can be a great way to stay active while in retirement. Whether you're an active player or you're new to the game, this article is for you. This comprehensive review delves into three strategies, each tackling a unique aspect of pickleball. 1. [...]
Important Retirement Options for Small Business Owners
Retirement is different for folks who are running a small business. Your retirement is something that isn’t set up by an employer, and you often must manage it on your own. And in some cases, business owners have to manage options on behalf of [...]
