Investing for Retirement

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

If you are concerned about having the ability to retire as early as you had previously intended, you’re not alone. Many people planning for retirement have seen their savings shrink during the past decade.

With retirement confidence at an all-time low, according to recent surveys conducted by the Employee Benefit Research Institute, many Americans now plan to work until a much later age. (more…)

Internal Diversification: Grow From What You Know, Part One

Tuesday, January 6th, 2009

Economic hardship can threaten your livelihood — whether you’re employed, self-employed, or own multiple businesses. But you may have an advantage that will allow you to protect yourself. That’s true if you possess specialized knowledge — whether it’s about marketing, business, self-improvement, or any other subject — that is of potential value to others.

Trust me; I know. For more than 30 years, I was a freelance copywriter, and I discovered a strategy that helped me survive and prosper in all sorts of markets and economic conditions. (more…)