According to data compiled by TechJury, almost half of Americans report that they are workaholics. 77% say they’ve experienced career burnout. And nearly 66% of workers admit that they don’t have the work-life balance that they really need. What many folks struggling with work-life balance don’t realize is that this balance isn’t about having… Read more »
Why does the debt ceiling exist? How close are we to hitting it? And what would happen if the Nation defaults? The Buffalo News’ Jerry Zremski asks the experts, like Ogorek Wealth Management’s Tony Ogorek, for insight into what would happen, to the Nation and citizens, if the debt ceiling is hit. Read the Article… Read more »
What are you missing out on? Probably not as much as you think. But in our hyperconnected world with its 24/7 news cycle, the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) has made many people focus more on what they’re not doing than on what they are doing. That can lead to some bad decisions… Read more »
“I want them to not only do what’s legal obviously, but I want them to judge every action by how it would appear on the front page of their local paper.” That’s master investor and CEO Warren Buffett describing how he wants his 330,000 employees at Berkshire Hathaway to work every day. Imagining… Read more »
We tend to overestimate what we can accomplish in the short-term and underestimate what we can accomplish in the long-term. The frustration that results is one big reason why so many New Year’s resolutions die before Spring. But if you use these key strategies that are supported by deeply-held values – and science! – … Read more »
“Does this spark joy?” asks Marie Kondo about our possessions. The answer is usually YES! on Christmas morning or at a holiday party when we unwrap our presents and watch others enjoy their gifts as well. But once the New Year rolls around many of those gifts are fighting for closet space with holiday decorations… Read more »
Creating a bucket list can be a great way to visualize your long-term money goals and — more importantly — start checking them off. But as the science linking giving to happiness grows stronger many people have started creating charitable bucket lists that can help improve Return on Life for themselves, their communities, and people… Read more »
The lifetime of experience you’ve accumulated in your career doesn’t become any less valuable once you’ve retired. Many seniors turn to part-time jobs, volunteer positions, tutoring, and mentorship to stay sharp, stay active, connect, and give back in retirement. However, folks who have more specialized, executive-level experience might find the best use for their… Read more »
Married couples don’t always plot retirement on the same $Lifeline point. According to a recent study by Fidelity, 43% of couples disagree about what age they plan on retiring. For other folks, circumstances like an unexpected job loss or health issue push spouses onto separate retirement schedules. When one spouse retires and the other… Read more »