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Book Review: The Gig Economy

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The book provides a wealth of excellent "how to" advice on succeeding at independent work. Mulcahy packages up the information from her MBA course in this book, and at only $16 ($11 if you buy the Kindle version), it's a a whole lot cheaper than taking her class at Babson.  See the book for details. 

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Book Review: The Encore Career Handbook

Small Business Labs

One of the trends we've long covered is the desire and/or need by aging baby boomers  to continue working past their traditional retirement age. Simply put, a lot of baby boomers don't have the financial resources to retire.   The book achieves this goal. The other reason is financial.  

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The Anthropology Of Change Management: Four Keys To Success

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Think of the tenor of client meetings and pitches, performance reviews (where performance — and drama — is even in the name), to celebrating product launches, to client acquisitions, to birthdays, to retirements, etc. In his book The Ritual Process , Victor Turner outlines his theory of ritual change that we all go through.

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30 New Year’s Resolution Ideas to Make 2024 Healthier, Happier & More Secure

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Read at least one book per month to reduce stress and expand your knowledge. Save more for retirement. Increase contributions to retirement accounts such as your 401(k) or IRA. Review your insurance plans. Regularly review and update insurance policies to ensure adequate coverage at the best price. Reduce debt.

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Lawsuits, Lost Expertise And Bad Morale: The Steep Risks Of Ignoring Older Employees

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Age discrimination occurs when a manager or boss treats an applicant or employee less favorably due to their age, which applies to younger people with less experience as well as older people who are close to retirement age. They worry that their company may have no strategy or practice for any sort of planned retirement — because most don’t.

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How to Choose the Best College Savings Account

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Many people choose to supplement college savings using a Roth IRA because your child can use that money for non-education-related expenses and anything leftover can give them a headstart on their own retirement planning. Some even allow you to put the money toward living expenses. Weigh the tax benefits. Consider your timeline.

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Finding Your Community and Chosen Family

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Resources: Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game by Walking Away (book) by Julien Saunders, Kiersten Saunders Financial Independence , Retire Early (FIRE) Explained: How It Works Direct Deposit (podcast) on Audible Watch The White Lotus on HBO! Leave us a little deposit by rating and reviewing Rich and Regular on Apple Podcasts.