Financial Planning
Here Are the Most Important & Timely Financial Planning Considerations for the New Year to Work on Right Now
Life By Design 360 with Doug Reed Today is all about something every single one of us needs to take seriously: financial planning for the new year. Now, I know financial planning can feel boring or maybe overwhelming, especially if you’ve just been laid off, you’re between jobs, or you’re looking to level up your…
Read MoreFinding Opportunity in Adversity, How Looking for Discounted Services Can Help You Destress and Land Your Next Job
Today’s, I’m going to show you a powerful tool you may not have considered during a job search: looking for discounted services. After losing a job, your financial situation may become tight, but this doesn’t mean you have to skimp on valuable career services that can elevate your job search. Stay tuned to learn how…
Read MoreThe Extreme Importance of Re-evaluating Your Insurance Coverage After a Layoff
What would you do if you got really sick if you were in between jobs? What about if you became disabled while looking for your next opportunity? Would you be okay if your partner or spouse died, would you be able to make it on your own income, your assets? You might be thinking, this…
Read MoreFinancial Literacy, Your Secret Weapon for Reinventing Life After Job Loss or Career Burnout
1+1. That’s easy, everyone knows it’s 2. But what about knowing how to do your budget and do it fast? What about knowing almost precisely what you need to save for retirement? Or, how much you could save per month if you refinance that debt to lower rate? What is the current interest rate anyway?…
Read MoreHere’s Important Information about Student Loan and Your Future
Today we’re talking about something incredibly important: what to do about your student loans if you’ve been laid off. Specifically, we’ll dive into why contacting your student loan servicer should be one of the first things you do. With a few other important strategies, you’ll learn about today, you can better navigate this challenging time…
Read MoreHere’s the Truth about Public vs. Private Equity, What You Need to Know for Your Future
Today, we’re diving into a powerful question: What’s the difference between public investments—like stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs—and private equity? With recent talks about private equity possibly being allowed inside retirement accounts like 401(k)s and even IRAs, now is the perfect time to understand the differences. Especially if you’re going through a layoff, this…
Read MoreWhy Treating Savings Like a Monthly Bill That Pays You Back Can Make You Rich
Don’t you hate paying bills?! Absolutely, but they’re usually the first thing that gets paid at the first of the month, right. At the same time, everyone wishes they were rich, but only a few are. As a matter of fact, according to Bankrate.com, a well-known financial publication, about 57% of Americans feel behind in…
Read MoreThe Power of Downsizing After a Layoff
Are you in your house now? If you are, look around. Do you really need all that space? If you have kids or a lot of guests, maybe you should just keep it. But if it’s been a while since the extra rooms have been occupied and the budget is tight, maybe shedding a few…
Read MoreWhy Focusing on Paying Off High-Interest Debt After a Layoff Can Make You Stronger Faster and Your Financial Opportunities Expand Rapidly
Today we’re diving into a topic that touches more people than you might realize—how to regain control of your finances after a layoff. Losing your job can be a life-altering moment. It can shake your sense of security, your confidence, and of course, your bank account. But there’s one powerful step you can take that…
Read MoreHow to Easily Cut Back on Luxury Expenses After Job Loss
Today, we’re diving into a truly important topic—why cutting back on luxury expenses after losing your job is crucial and how it can actually help you land your next, best opportunity. Today, I’ll show you why. If you’ve recently been laid off or are facing job uncertainty, first of all, I want to say—take…
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