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On Performance Reviews, Mindfulness and Redefining What It Means to ‘Make It’

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having already walked four miles with our son in the stroller, having shared a coffee and a chocolate chip scone, having imagined what it would be like to live in that house or maybe even that house over there , when I opened my phone to see a work email with a subject line: “Your Review Is Now Available.”. Who wants a BANANA?”

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

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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. Set savings goals. Set a target savings goal and consistently put money aside each month.

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5 Tips to Make Filing Taxes Easier for Freelancers in 2023

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Start by reviewing your tax bill from last year and add a buffer to account for any additional income you’ll earn this year. Save for retirement When trying to get a business off the ground or earn enough to cover your monthly bills, saving for retirement might seem like a luxury you can’t afford. Every dollar counts.

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How to Choose a Robo-Advisor

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Knowing what you’re saving for—whether it’s retirement, college education for your children, a down payment on a house or all three—can help you understand your risk tolerance, timeline and other factors required to invest successfully. Determine your goals. As with any investment strategy, it’s important to start by understanding your goals.

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The Best Client Retention Strategies to Use Now

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And with online reviews so common at Google and Yelp, a “best practices” policy will do more than increase customer retention. Depending upon your business style and structure, follow-ups may involve a personal visit, phone call, email, text or an online survey. We’ve all asked in a phone call or personal visit, “Is Luis here today?”

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Lessons From Past Recessions

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As part of your financial plan, consider the following: Review your finances. Start by reviewing where you stand financially to get a clear overall picture of your financial life. What are my basic monthly living expenses (including food, shelter, health insurance, utilities, phone, transportation and childcare)?

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Non-Mortgage Debt and Working in Retirement

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Manufacturing » July 01, 2010 Non-Mortgage Debt and Working in Retirement The US News article The Number One Obstacle to Retirement points out that non-mortgage debt is a significant problem for many Americans.    According to the article, debt payments are interfering with retirement savings for 63% of Americans.