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Yet More on the Changing Nature of Retirement

Small Business Labs

We've covered the changing nature of retirement so often in our Baby Boomer section we feel like we're feeding a fed horse by covering it again. But it's an important trend and there continues to be a flurry of interesting articles on working in and/or delaying retirement. But that doesn't necessarily lead to happiness.

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The Biggest Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Your 20s

Success

In the long run, this ignorance is bliss mentality only leads to more problems, whether it’s mounting credit card debt or puny retirement funds. Leaving money on the table Financial planners advocate for maximizing retirement savings to meet employer matches. You have to balance a sense of security with a robust life in your 20s.”

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What Is Professional Development? We Unpack the Essentials

Success

Before getting there, let’s unpack the essentials of what skill training really is. It refers to proactive measures you take to acquire new skills, knowledge and competency while increasing your value as an employee or entrepreneur. Learning new skills is paramount to success. What is professional development?

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Reconnecting older workers with the office: have we retired what matters most?

Workplace Insight

A combination of the increase in retirement age and rising costs of living have made it a necessity for individuals to stay in work longer. In fact, the UK Government is pushing ahead with its plans to encourage over 50s back into employment through a ‘ midlife MOT ’ as skills shortages continue to impact the economy.

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Overemployment: The Controversial Trend Creeping into the Future of Work

Allwork

They can gain additional skills, and even enroll in multiple health-care plans. . Workers see it as having the opportunity to have better financial security, secondary insurance, and twice the opportunity to save for retirement. . Of course, it’s not straightforward.

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

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Learn a new skill. Online personal development courses can help you build inner peace and soft skills. Save more for retirement. Increase contributions to retirement accounts such as your 401(k) or IRA. Strive for quality sleep. Try to get seven to eight hours of quality sleep per night. Do a digital detox.

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How to Budget Your Money as a Teen

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Set short-term and long-term money goals Setting goals is a great skill to learn while you’re in your teens. Financial goals, specifically, can teach you good money skills and help you build savings for the future. Consider asking your parents or guardian to help you set up a custodial individual retirement account (IRA).

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