I’m an older Millennial and since I just celebrated my 42nd birthday last week, I want to have a little fun and ask older Millennials to identify themselves without actually telling others that they are. Here are some ways you can know you’re an older Millennial. You Grew Up With Moms and Grandmas Who Watched Their “Stories” If you told your…

More retirees are dealing with this reality, and it hurts them financially I browse different news feeds for content inspiration, and recently I came across several articles about Social Security overpayments. When I read them, I got upset. This is because Social Security personnel sometimes make errors that cause beneficiaries…

Never leave your healthcare solely in the hands of doctors, health insurance providers, and wellness gurus. You owe it to yourself to be your own health advocate so that you can get the most accurate diagnosis and the right treatment for your needs. Don’t let your doctor talk you out…

Fear is a powerful emotion that often gets a bad rap. It’s the instinctual response that has helped humans survive for millennia, but it can also hold us back from reaching our full potential. While it’s natural to want to avoid fear, what if I told you that fear could…

Do you have what it takes to live this lifestyle? When it comes to desiring to escape the rat race and living a simpler life, people often think about going off the grid. It sounds nice and there are numerous success stories about families who walked away from city life…

There is a recruitment crisis happening among all branches of the military. According to an article in the Wall Street Journal, the U.S. Army is expected to be short of 15,000 recruits this year. In fact, military service is not as viewed as favorable as in previous decades. Many younger…

As of yesterday in the state of Illinois, the cash bail system ended. This means there will be no more bond hearings but instead, the courts will hold an “initial appearance” where judges will determine whether certain defendants will pose a flight risk or safety threat. This could be good…

What are your long-term and short-term financial goals? How are you doing in making progress toward those goals? One aspect of building a solid financial foundation is watching your spending. You don’t have to rack up credit card debt irresponsibly in order to have nice things and dream big. …

Hopefully, you won’t repeat previous generations’ mistakes Dear Generation Alpha, I’m writing to you as an older Millennial who grew up with Baby Boomers, Gen Xers, and relatives from the Silent Generation. My daughter is a part of your generation so I thought I would sit and offer meaningful advice…