There’s been so much chatter about potential drawbacks of AI like ChatGPT and Google Bard that many people are overlooking how AI can improve Return on Life. From automating mundane tasks to performing more efficient internet searches, there are almost limitless applications for these services — if you know how to get the most out… Read more »
It’s back-to-school season, which means it might be a good idea for parents to think about something their kids won’t be learning in a classroom this year: how to manage money. While there has been a growing movement in some states to include financial literacy as a high school graduation requirement, most kids head… Read more »
According to a report published by Bloomberg, only 1.6% of job seekers relocated to take a new job in Q1 2023, an all-time low. More folks than ever value the freedom to work when, how, and where they want. Compromising on that freedom isn’t just about what’s best for your career. It’s a question of… Read more »
Legacy planning is often the last piece folks tackle in their financial planning, because it’s the least appealing to think about. Planning for a robust nest egg that will keep you safe, secure, and fulfilled when you stop working? Fun! Deciding what to do with your assets when you’re no longer around to… Read more »
Northwestern University’s SuperAging Study defines a “SuperAger” as a person in their 80’s whose cognitive function is comparable to an average middle-aged person. These are the “sharp” seniors who keep learning, keep growing, and keep adapting to whatever life throws at them. SuperAgers also lose brain matter at a slower rate than average seniors and… Read more »
This is the final installment in our four part series on Social Security (if you have not read the previous blogs, here are the links to Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3). We’ve talked about the numbers, and it’s clear that waiting as long as possible to claim Social Security will generate the greatest monthly benefit;… Read more »
What is your money for? That’s maybe the most important question that our planning process helps people to answer. If the purpose of life was just to make more money, then no one would ever stop working. The best uses of our time and our money lead us to more meaningful experiences that help… Read more »
Sometimes we gain insights in the most unremarkable settings. While celebrating our granddaughter’s fifth birthday last week, it struck me how different the world of an infant is today, from when our kids were her age; and how companies that cater to the infant demographic have succeeded in getting us to spend way more on… Read more »
Tired of climbing the corporate ladder? Then maybe it’s time to ditch the ladder. Here are three reasons why thinking about your career as a jungle gym could help you achieve more and improve your Return on Life. Take a big swing sideways. In today’s job market and corporate environment, less and… Read more »