Oxford’s Dictionary of Finance and Banking isn’t the best birthday present for a toddler, but you can incorporate a few important finance terms at a young age. New money terms can be introduced periodically. It’s important to teach kids finance terms at an age they can understand, but don’t worry too much about which words come first. …
Guy HatcherThe Legacy Guy Many of us are familiar with DNA. It is what identifies us as a human being down to our most basic core. In my book Your Future Reflection that just released in November, I go into depth about our Spiritual DNA versus our Family’s DNA. It became clear to me through scripture that …
Ronnie Floydronniefloyd.com This year I decided to tread new waters and launch a new venture to develop leaders: a leadership podcast, featuring conversations with some of America’s top voices in faith, business, media and sports. From Fox News’ chief religion correspondent, to Auburn’s football head coach and the former president and CEO of Walmart U.S., each episode features a guest with a …
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Trent Hamm For many of us, recent events have come as a massive shock. Personal health concerns, loss of loved ones, loss of jobs, and uncertainty about many other jobs have turned a lot of people’s worlds upside down and, for many, it’s been a clear indicator of how valuable an emergency fund can be. …
Trent Hamm Emergency funds are an incredibly useful financial tool. They’re simply pools of money set aside for you when you find yourself in a financial pinch, and emergency funds are easy to start. As with any financial tool, there are specific practices that are worth considering. How big should they be? Where should I save …
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By LISA SMITH When contemplating an investment, few questions are as important as “What is your time horizon?” The answer can help you decide what type of investment vehicle you should consider, which investments to avoid, and how long to hold your investment before selling. It is important to note that the passage of the Setting Every Community Up for …
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Ken Coleman Busy has become a badge of honor in our culture. The busier you are, the more impressive you are, right? Don’t get me wrong—motivation and drive are great. But it seems like the busier people get, the more they report feeling burned out (go figure). Gallup did a study of almost 7,500 full-time employees …
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Ken Coleman I hear from so many people who are nervous or scared to make a career change in their 50s—even if they’re miserable at their current job. And folks, I get it. There are a lot of fears and insecurities that can creep up when you’re thinking about making a huge change later in …
CHRIS HOGAN Trying to sort through all of your retirement account options can be a daunting task. You start hearing terms like “401(k)” and “403(b)” and “IRA” and all of a sudden you feel like you’re drowning in an alphabet soup of random numbers and letters all mashed together. Look, I hear you! It’s a …
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By Chris Hogan The joy in their voice as they talk about their plans to travel the world or be outrageously generous in retirement is contagious! That’s what having a big nest egg gives you: the chance to dream big in retirement. Do you want to know how they did it? First off, they’re probably …
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