What was going on twenty years ago? Well, back then, the average cost of a house, in America, was about $229k. And average annual income was about $43k. And the cost of a gallon of gas … Read the rest…
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Sure, I could share some interesting tidbits of info about how the women’s suffrage movement got a boost on this day in 1878. And I could share how Katharine Burr Blodgett became the first woman to … Read the rest…
On a few occasions I’ve talked about how the anxiety and depression of high school kids has certainly been on my radar the past few years. And one survey said anxiety and depression are the … Read the rest…
When you go out into the real world, it’s a good (translate: necessary) idea to give yourself some sort of competitive edge. Especially these days. Because most everybody has fairly easy access to all kinds … Read the rest…
Almost all ultra successful people have this exceptionally rare, yet extremely important, skill. And I’ve noticed less successful people don’t seem to go for this real life skill. In fact, they usually end up settling for a … Read the rest…
I know Christmas is just a few days away. And I know you’ve got presents to buy, cookies to make (or better yet, to eat), and to-do lists a mile long. (Me too!) But that … Read the rest…
A couple of days ago I recalled a meeting I had with a financial planner client of mine. Of course, we talked quite a bit about money. But then he got a little more personal. … Read the rest…
An untrained, big dog on a leash is no fun. Because the constant tension on the leash can tire your arms out faster than you can say “roll over.” I know from experience. But compare … Read the rest…
Maybe you’re not familiar with the Bee Gees, a music trio from Australia. If not, you probably don’t know about their younger brother, Andy Gibb. But he had a hit, back in 1978, called “Shadow … Read the rest…
Before I say anything else, let me make this clear. I don’t think college is for everybody. AND I don’t think it’s for nobody. Because college can help you shape your future (and it’s required) … Read the rest…