While growing up, you probably heard many of the same old wives’ tales I did: if you keep making that face, it will freeze that way. Coffee stunts your growth (or makes hair grow on your chest). You can’t go swimming for 30 minutes after eating, or you will get cramps and drown. We’ve all […]
Retirement is an exciting time, but it can be tough to leave behind the safety net of a stable income or the work routine you’ve followed for decades. Many seniors who reach retirement age end up working part-time; this can be for a variety of reasons, including wanting more spending money, miscalculations in retirement savings […]
Many believe you either must be wealthy or an experienced Realtor to invest in the housing market. On the contrary — you don’t need to fit either of these criteria to build your net worth. When you diversify your investments with real estate, you avoid counting on the meager interest rates yielded through savings accounts […]
As a parent, we want the best for our children. That means we must teach them about money early in life. For many adults, discussions surrounding money, income and savings are considered taboo – which often is due to their own upbringing. In many households, you just didn’t discuss finances with your parents. Times have […]
FROM MISSISSIPPI HEROES Caregivers typically keep a vast collection of exercises, therapeutics, medicines and treatments in their toolbox that they can rely on at any given moment. They meticulously plan daily routines, which revolve around their patients. That dreamed-of vacation often remains the back of their minds, just waiting to be realized if they took […]
What comes to mind when you hear the words “horror story?” Probably a book or movie created with the intent to frighten, scare or disgust you. The intent of the financial horror story I’m about to share is like those of fictional writers; I want to get your attention and generate a reaction, one that […]
Storm season has officially arrived; the National Hurricane Center is predicting an “above average” season, with 19 named storms — including four major hurricanes. It’s time to prepare. First, be certain you have an electronic copy of your insurance policy so that when you evacuate, you have access to important paperwork you will need to […]
