Many would agree it's increasingly tricky raising children in this "social media" world. Even more challenging is raising them to be authentic. Today's world makes it all too easy for children and teens to grasp the shallow values that perpetuate their insecurities. Kids grow up with their minds focused on the fleeting pleasures of life but end up feeling empty … [Read more...] about How to Teach Your Child the Value of an Authentic Life
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What You Need to Know about Avoiding Lifestyle Creep
On the surface, you look successful. You’ve been climbing up the career ladder with one higher paying position after the next. You earn raises and bonuses. Yet, your savings are low and your life goals still lie far out of reach. You may be experiencing lifestyle creep. That’s when your expenses keep increasing along with your income. That could mean financing a flashy … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know about Avoiding Lifestyle Creep
How to Negotiate a Raise at Your Annual Review
We’ve all been there: worried about discussing money and our salaries at work. But the truth is, the longer we work at a company, the more value we provide it. Maybe you started optimizing processes, or you’ve gotten so comfortable in your role that you consistently exceed job expectations. You might have even gotten so comfortable that you have taken on responsibilities … [Read more...] about How to Negotiate a Raise at Your Annual Review