Whether you are a college student, a recent graduate, or already years into your career, achieving financial security is likely one of your goals. Just because you haven’t yet reached your career stride doesn’t mean you can’t make significant progress toward financial security. I’m a financial planner with several easy steps you can take now … Read more
For many organizations, the big question around Managed Detection and Response (MDR) is not whether they want it (they do), but how to fund it. MDR is typically a new weapon in an organization’s cyber defense arsenal – and a new funding ask. While some organizations can leverage their contingency allocations, not every IT budget … Read more
A 2023 SecureSave survey found that 63% of Americans could not cover an unplanned $500 expense. That tells us that many people lack emergency savings in a very big way. New York Life’s latest Wealth Watch survey findings align with SecureSave’s. That data, which was released this past June, found that only 38% of U.S. … Read more
While consumer prices, food and energy through June 2024 are up 3% year over year, some specific grocery items are up much higher than that in the same period. The cost of beef and veal is up over 5% since June 2023, butter is up 6.9%, bacon and related products are up over 8%, and … Read more
What is financial literacy? Would you believe there’s a day set aside each year, recognizing the importance of personal finance? August 14 is National Financial Awareness Day! It is a day devoted to increasing the financial IQ for everyone; from young people starting out to seniors who are well into retirement. Financial literacy starts with … Read more
If you have some savings that you want to protect from market fluctuations but still earn a generous return, consider a high-yield savings account. These accounts work the same way traditional savings accounts do, but pay much higher interest rates — around 5% APY and up in some cases. That said, savings interest rates vary … Read more
With interest rates still sitting near historic highs, and a long road until they start to drop back to pre-pandemic levels, for some people it might be time to assess the state of play in their savings, and whether or not any tax is owed on the interest. Despite the fact that the Bank of … Read more
It’s no secret that a majority of Americans do not feel they are on track to retire comfortably. Between credit card, medical and student loan debt, saving for retirement can feel like an uphill battle — one that full-time healthcare professionals cannot escape. The TIAA Institute surveyed over 1,500 healthcare workers, from physicians, surgeons and … Read more
In the race to stay competitive, businesses face immense pressure to manage their content effectively. Data breaches, inefficiencies, and lost opportunities are common struggles. But what if modernizing your content services software could save millions? A June 2024 Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) study by Forrester Consulting, commissioned by OpenText, reveals just that. Here’s how embracing … Read more
The stock market hates surprising economic news. To prove it, stocks plummeted on Monday following a worse-than-expected July jobs report and a rise in the unemployment rate, spinning fears that the US economy is edging toward a recession — whether that’s the case or not. Markets were also apparently rocked by economic news from Japan. … Read more