This post was originally seen on Forbes.com. Centenarians, or people living to be at least 100, have always been a rare breed. Think about it – how many people do you know who’ve lived for over a century? But that could be changing. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of people living to be over 100 is growing fast. While that seems like good news on the surface, it brings up an interesting dilemma: ... Read more...
Early Retirement for Millennials: Is it Possible?
This post was originally seen on Forbes.com. While older generations tend to think of millennials as lazy and entitled, many have made it an active goal to work hard and retire early. Whether that’s been inspired by seeing their families struggle with retirement or hating the idea of coming into an office for the next 40 years, they’re determined to retire while they’re young enough to enjoy life, travel and spend time with their ... Read more...
What Being Debt Free Taught Me
One year ago, I became debt free. I paid off my student loans in three years, making my last payment on Nov. 15 2014. That day changed a lot of things - I suddenly had more money to spend, a weight lifted off my shoulders and more capacity for charity. But a lot of things stayed the same. I thought when I became debt free, my attitude about money would change. I would suddenly feel rich and wouldn't have to worry about saving, buying a ... Read more...