What are you thankful for? If you're not making time on a regular basis to ask yourself that important question, you're missing out on some incredible benefits that can help you be a better spouse, parent or friend. Turns out, there's overwhelming... (Read More)

Are you ready to retire? Most of us aren’t saving for retirement. The Employee Benefit Research Institute found that only six out of ten workers are actively saving for retirement. Retirement is more expensive than ever. Most of us are living... (Read More)

Your partner. The best friend who brightens your day with a smile, a kind word or a caring touch. The one who has always stuck around through thick and thin regardless of the potential outcome. Like the star-crossed, whirlwind passion of Johnny Cash... (Read More)

Most everyone in business has heard the oft-cited F. Scott Fitzgerald quote: "There are no second acts in American lives." But, all due respect to the late Mr. Fitzgerald, it simply isn't true. In fact, some of the greatest people in history came to... (Read More)

You've had a big couple of years. You've gone from a member of the rat race to an official self-employed entrepreneur. It's a big step, but totally worth it. Still, there are some new challenges you need to be aware of, specifically taxes. You see... (Read More)

Serious question. In this digital age, why do old fashioned cards and letters still matter? Why does receiving a card in the mail fill us with more joy than receiving a heartfelt text or email? Susan Lendroth once said, “To write is human, to... (Read More)

Finding the right words is not always easy. Every situation is different — and knowing what to say can be difficult. Or maybe you know what to say but are having a hard time deciding how to say it. That’s why so many people love the simplicity... (Read More)

Close your eyes and imagine this scene for a second: you wake up in the morning — a weekday morning, not even a weekend — thoroughly and completely excited about the day ahead of you. For the masses, most weekdays are the ultimate juggling act... (Read More)

Face it. Some tasks seem dull, but necessary. For instance, someone has to take out the garbage or it will never get done. Few of us enjoy these jobs, but we do them because otherwise they become a much bigger job. Five bags of garbage are harder to... (Read More)