My friends at Apex Money recently shared an article that made me think. The article was from the Harvard Business Review and highlighted 7 Hidden Traps of Retirement, which the writers discovered during interviews with “dozens of highly respected former chief executives.” As I read the article, I realized the traps of retirement don’t apply only to folks retiring from top management positions. These traps present a risk to all of us. Today, I’m presenting […]
Construction sites are among the most hazardous work environments, with workers constantly exposed to risks such as heavy machinery, hazardous materials, and unpredictable weather conditions. Despite these inherent dangers, many construction accidents can be prevented through proactive safety measures and the proper training of employees. By understanding common hazards and implementing the right precautions, construction companies can significantly reduce the risk of accidents and create a safer working environment for their teams. In this article, […]
Strong businesses have a clear vision. It serves as the lodestar for direction at a high level in terms of where we are going and why, aligning both leaders and employees around purpose. Instincts and decision-making lose focus, as the business will soon derail without a clear vision. Over time, your vision might need to undergo updates reflecting new realities of the evolving market. A strong vision will inspire your team and attract the customers […]
John Rekenthaler, longtime Director of Research at Morningstar, recently announced his retirement from a 35+ year career with the article Farewell, For Now. As a regular reader of his “Rekenthaler Reports”, I have respected his clear writings that were often about the uncomfortable truths of investing. I am old enough to remember when the “5-Star Rating” from Morningstar was the ultimate goal of every mutual fund, as that meant they could place a huge ad […]
AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR, I watch the hilarious short YouTube clip by personal-finance author JL Collins. If you aren’t around small children and can handle liberal use of America’s favorite four-letter word, check it out. Some may recognize it as a parody of actor John Goodman’s soliloquy from the film The Gambler starring Mark Wahlberg. The clip, however, is more than just entertaining. Its content is what keeps me and, judging from the half-million […]
Today, we are talking all about disability insurance. After Dr. Jim Dahle’s recent accident in the Tetons, he is ever more passionate about the necessity for all docs to get disability insurance. We are bringing on two different docs who tell their stories of finding themselves in situations that required using their disability insurance. We then chat with friend of WCI and founder of Doc Insure, Matt Wiggins. He is an expert on DI and […]
224: From Medicine to Startups: Dr. Alison Curfman’s Leap Into Innovation Apple Podcasts Spotify When I first met Dr. Alison Curfman in 2016, we were part of a Facebook group connecting women physicians who wanted to think differently about their lives and careers. At the time, Alison was deep in pediatric emergency medicine, never imagining she’d step outside the traditional healthcare system. Fast forward to today, and Alison has taken a bold leap – building […]
This post discusses burnout in medicine and why financial freedom is the antidote. Introduction: The Changing Landscape of Medicine Once upon a time, the path to becoming a physician led… The post Burnout in Medicine: Why Financial Freedom is the Antidote Physicians Need appeared first on The Darwinian Doctor.
The workplace has changed a lot. It’s no longer so stiff and strict. It’s more relaxed and enjoyable, and people actually want to be there. But don’t get it wrong—bosses still expect you to follow the rules. Mess up, and you could get fired, even on day one. Here are 25 things you don’t want to do at work if you want to keep your job. Table of Contents show 1. Inappropriate Jokes on the […]
Click Here to Read the Transcript for This Episode This week on the Journey to Launch Podcast, I am sharing my journey of running my first half marathon at the Reggae Marathon in Negril, Jamaica, drawing the parallels between the lessons learned from running and those from my financial freedom journey. This race aligned with the one-year anniversary of my book “Your Journey to Financial Freedom” and had me reflect on the power of setting […]
In this article, SEBI-registered flat fee-only financial advisor Swapnil Kendhe discusses how we can implement a unified portfolio approach for all our long-term goals. About the author: Swapnil is a SEBI Registered Investment Advisor and is one of the sought-after advisors on the freefincal fee-only financial planners’ list. You can learn more about him and his… The post How to use the same investment portfolio for all our financial goals appeared first on freefincal.
Who wouldn’t want a job that pays a lot of money? If you find a job that pays six figures, you’ll have a good amount of cash. What type of job pays that much? There are many ways to land the job you truly desire. Keep reading to learn how to make $500,000 a year. Lucrative jobs exist in almost every industry. You can get paid and start earning those big bucks! Table of Contents […]
Image Source: 123rf.com For tech nerds like me, you may be scratching your head trying to find an affordable gift. My wife said that it was hard to pinpoint anything that I’d actually want this year that wasn’t $1,000+ (which is far above the $150 limit we set for each other). However, there are plenty of cool cheap gadgets for guys that the techie in your life would love. Here’s a look at 10 such […]