By Jeremy Cleland for Tech Connect− If you want to keep track of your home’s energy consumption, lights, appliances, security and other devices, there are a range of sensors that can help you keep better tabs. Here are the sensors I checked out for my home, and that you’ll most
By Patrick Vernon – An investor that rests on their laurels is unlikely to succeed. The way to get the best return is to invest in a broad portfolio – and regularly review your success and investigate new opportunities. So, as we start to look ahead to 2016, what investments
It’s a tricky issue to going green without compromising quality or success in business. The vast majority of businesses want to cut their carbon footprint to help protect the environment, but they just don’t feel they have the budget to make a meaningful impact or the resources to dedicate to
By Monica Beyer – It’s never too late to begin blogging. What better way can you share your amazing life experiences than with a blog anyone can read from their smartphone or computer? And for you, modern blogging tools make writing online easier than ever. Make a plan Sure, you
By Shaun Chatman – At the end of World War II, families started having babies at a remarkable rate. Babies born between 1946 and 1964 are now lovingly known as the “baby boomers.” This generation was originally resistant to technology, but now they are embracing it. Technology advancements can enhance
The bank is most definitely not the only resource for accessing business loans. During the recent economic downturn, many banks stopped lending at all and this compelled businesses to look at alternatives for raising finance. These alternatives have flourished and are a viable option for many companies. Use your assets
By Patrick Vernon – As a small business owner you must always be on the lookout for marketing opportunities and new ways of getting your brand noticed. You might be using social media and paying for advertising on leading sites already as a method but have you considered these killer
By Patrick Vernon – It’s a very good idea for your teenager to learn some good money management habits as soon as possible. During the teen years money often starts to arrive in larger quantities as they start jobs and it’s a step up from when pocket money was their
By Stephanie Scheller– In early 2012 I attended two wealth-building/personal-growth seminars back to back in my hometown. While the information I learned at both seminars was great, I actually learned something more valuable when I realized that many of the attendees at the first seminar were also in attendance at
By Patrick Vernon – Are you financially prepared for whatever life could throw at you? If faced with an unexpected and costly situation, would you be able to get through it? These probably aren’t questions you want to consider – no one wants to think the worst as they start
By Anna Letitia Cook− What is the infamous silver ceiling and how does it relate to you? There are two types of definition: An unspoken barrier to promotion that is experienced by some older employees. A silver ceiling may exist because management believes older employees are not sufficiently innovative, or
By Delan Cooper– You may have dozens of unique ideas for a business, but none of them have come to fruition because of financial woes. When you look at some of the top companies in the world, they didn’t start out with millions of dollars. Some of them even started
By Anna Cook− Christine Lagarde, Hillary Clinton, Marillyn Hewson (Lockheed Martin), Indra Nooyi (Pepsi), Carolyn McCall (EasyJet) and Moya Greene (Royal Mail) – what do these leaders have in common? Power – obviously – but also being women and over 50! Winners on two strikes – one in the eye
By Patricia Sarmiento− In many ways your golden years really are golden. As you make the most of retirement, you have more time to spend with friends and family, doing hobbies you love, traveling, and trying new things. What you don’t hear much about are the downsides of post-50 living,
By Alberta Lim – As a mature woman either anticipating retirement or already enjoying it, financial independence has never been more important. You have worked hard your entire life in in different aspects; perhaps establishing a successful career, raising happy children, taking care of aging parents, nurturing a loving marriage,
The desire to start a successful business is something felt by people all over the world. No matter what culture you live in, there will always be people who have the strong desire to establish themselves in the business world and make a difference. Do you ever wonder if you
The Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) is a group of highly trained volunteers who teach others about health care and Medicare fraud. SMP volunteers show Medicare and Medicaid recipients how to protect against, detect, and report fraud. We believe that working with healthcare users to prevent fraud will: Protect our citizens’
By Ryan Smith – Do you hire a personal carer or a nanny for your household? Be aware, you now need to make provisions for their pension fund. Under a law introduced back in 2012, all employers in the UK must offer a workplace pension to their eligible workers. Starting
Procrastination is the biggest enemy of estate planning; without careful preparation, you could leave your family with a significant financial burden. While pondering your passing is never a pleasant activity, it is essential that you prepare for the inevitable as thoroughly as possible. The only way to make sure you
By Ryan Smith – Tens of thousands of people have this year been forced to rethink their retirements. Chancellor George Osborne’s ‘pension freedoms’ were announced in the 2014 Budget Speech, with the biggest change being the removal of restrictions on people’s defined contribution schemes. As the pension freedoms have been
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