Do You Have What it Takes to Be a Late-career Entrepreneur?
Entrepreneurs aren’t all bowtie-wearing 26-year-olds with a liberal arts MA. According to the Kauffman Index of Startup Activity — startup activity rose in 2015, for the first time in 4 years. But what’s really interesting is that 24.3% of entrepreneurs are now 55-64 years old, compared to 14.8% in 1996. Part of this change is driven […]
Too Busy for a Side Business? Here are 7 Ways to Save Time
If you’re already in your 50’s and are on a salary, saving for retirement can seem like an unachievable dream. Sure, you get a raise here and there, but your expenses always seem to go up with it. That’s why for many GenXers, starting a side business is the best retirement fix. Build a steady […]
What’s Missing From Your Financial Planning Checklist?
You could have the most comprehensive financial planning checklist out there. You’ve covered every possible scenario and contingency to minimize risk and maximize your savings long term. But what if your boss fired you tomorrow? Well, you’d have to throw most of your comprehensive financial planning checklist out the window, at least until you got […]