When looking for retirement information, it’s easy to get into a rut. Everyone seems to have the same advice: Invest as much as possible into your 401(k) Diversify your investments Start investing as early as possible While these are all important points, there is more to planning for your retirement…
Employers use retirement plans to help them recruit and retain the best employees. The best employers also use their retirement plans to help drive stronger employee engagement. When it comes to financial planning and retirement, businesses are operating in an increasingly dynamic environment. Here are five trends that every employer…
We live in a society where we are taught to crave and savor information. The problem is we are bombarded with too much information. While many of us try to keep up on the latest financial news, the most financially successful people have a completely different relationship with information. What…
It’s easy to feel like running a successful dental practice in the internet age is a little bit of a popularity contest. Dentists are increasingly relying on reviews and social media to attract more patients. Good word-of-mouth has always been a critical component of running a successful dental practice. But…
Humans are not very good at making healthy long-term decisions. Our natural tendency to focus on what benefits us right now. This includes making poor financial decisions. This isn’t a product of social media or cell phones. Studies suggest that our brains are hard-wired to see our future selves as…
Employee engagement is the biggest challenge for businesses of all sizes. One issue is that many companies are saddled with employees who feel trapped. You need a workforce of eager employees, excited by the challenges and mission of your company. One way to increase employee engagement is by offering strong…
Every parent and grandparent want the best for the next generation. For most young people, a college education is an essential foundation for a financially successful life. But your child’s college education could be economically ruinous without proper planning. Costs of Your Child’s College Education Forbes has reported that the…
Patient no shows and cancellations can throw off your entire schedule. While automated reminder calls and missed appointment fees can help reduce the frequency of patient no-shows, occasionally a patient will still cancel at the last minute or fail to show up at all for their appointment. Patient no-shows and…
You want your employees fully engaged with the mission of your company. For your employees to do their best work, they need to be focused. One way you can help your employees is by taking away one of the most one of their most significant worries—planning for their retirement. While…
The U.S. economy generated an impressive 266,000 jobs in November, in part reflecting the return to work of formerly striking GM employees. The Labor Department reported the unemployment rate ticked lower to 3.5%; revised upward jobs growth in September as well as October; and indicated that wage growth rose slightly…
