Published in Due.com·1 day agoHow to Get Rich from Nothing to MillionsThe desire to become rich is universal. But that probably impossible if you start with very little or no money. After all, there’s an old saying “you have to have money to make money.” If you don’t already have some cash to work with, you might think you’ll never be able to build significant wealth. — However, this isn’t entirely true. In spite of having little money to spare, there are steps you can take to amass a certain amount of wealth over time. That’s not to say that it won’t be easy. Depending on your geographic location, amount of debt, and income, this will be…Investing11 min read
Published in Due.com·3 days agoReport — Millennials Are Saving More Than Their Parents — Are You Saving Enough?We financial millennials have the punchline for Boomers for way too long. But, guess what? When it comes to saving money? We’re on fire. — According to a study by Charles Schwab, millennials save significantly more for retirement than Baby Boomers. Unlike their parents, this younger generation has started saving money as early as their mid-20s. In addition, millennials ranked higher than Generation X-ers on the Retirement Preparedness Scale largely due to an increase in…Millenials12 min read
Published in Calendar·4 days ago12 Pro Tips That Will Increase Company RetentionEmployee retention is critical to your company’s survival in the saturated, competitive international job market. — Moreover, retention is one of the biggest challenges businesses face today. The number of people quitting their jobs voluntarily is expected to reach 1 in 3 by 2023. This sobering projection reflects decade-on-decade increases in churn rates. As a result of employee turnover, employers are left with many costs to…Company Retention7 min read
Published in Due.com·May 20How One Man Made $700 Million Driving for Uber — The Story of Ryan GravesDon’t let the title deceive you. Ryan Graves didn’t build his wealth through a ride-sharing side hustle. Rather, it was a tweet. — Let’s go all the back to January 5, 2010. At the time Uber was less than a year old. And, then CEO Travis Kalanick tweeted: “Looking 4 entrepreneurial product mgr/biz-dev killer 4 a location based service.. pre-launch, BIG equity, big peeps involved-ANY TIPS??” In response to Kalanick’s tweet, Graves replied…Uber6 min read
Published in Calendar·May 19Be Deliberate, Time Management Skills Don’t Improve by AccidentAt the time of this writing, it’s spring. So, I’ve been spending as much time as I can outside. A few ways to spend a great time outside are by tinkering with a vegetable garden, playing with your kids, riding your bike, or getting in shape. — Now, unless you’re oblivious, fruits and veggies don’t just magically grow. You need to work the soil, plant the seeds in a well lite area, and water your plants if you want a bountiful harvest. Likewise, kids don’t just magically learn things. …Time Management9 min read
Published in Due.com·May 1625 Ways to Help Your Young Children Save Their Money — DueDid you know that kids aged 4 to 14 receive an average weekly allowance of about $9.35? That comes out to roughly $486 per year. Which, really isn’t all that bad for daily chores like tidying their bedroom or helping with laundry. — Even better? It’s also been found that almost half of the average kid’s weekly allowance is saved. While kids may not have the same financial obligations as their parents, this is certainly encouraging. Saving money ensures financial independence and security during an emergency. More specifically, this habit encourages discipline and…Investing14 min read
Published in Due.com·May 12Biden’s Plan for Retirement Savings Explained — 4 Things You Need To Watch Out ForOn January 20, 2021, Joe Biden became president. But, what kind of policies has he implemented since? — Well, the Biden administration is aiming to make the income tax system more progressive. Biden’s plan would also raise taxes by $2.4 trillion over the next ten years. Meanwhile, the Biden administration wants everyone making more than $100 million to pay at least 20% of their income in taxes…Saving Money9 min read
Published in Calendar·May 11Schedule Your Calendar This Way to Increase ProductivityThe art of planning your workday to put your mind at ease and maximize productivity is the key to long-term success. But that’s easier said than done. After all, we all have different schedules and energy peaks — and distractions constantly bombard us. — But, all is not lost. Here are some pointers on how to schedule your calendar to increase productivity. Schedule time for planning. You should plan your daily tasks as a daily, weekly, or monthly practice — or even if the entire year. …Calendar7 min read
Published in Due.com·May 9Protecting Retirement Savings from Volatile Crypto Digital InvestmentsDid you hear? You may be able to allocate some of your 401(k) retirement savings to bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. — Case in point, retirement juggernaut Fidelity. Fidelity launched a plan in April 2022 that could let workers invest up to 20% of their 401(k) contributions directly in bitcoins — directly from the account’s main menu. Fidelity says it is the first in the industry to allow such investments without a…Cryptocurrency13 min read
Published in Due.com·May 6Women’s Savings Accounts Took a Hit During The Pandemic, Men…. Not So MuchWhen it comes to retirement savings, women have been lagging behind men. Just how bad is it? In retirement, women are 80 percent more likely to live in poverty as compared with men, according to AARP. — And, the pandemic has made this disparity even worse. According to an analysis from Age Wave and Edward Jones, the pandemic drastically altered the retirement plans of approximately 69 million AmericansSaving Money10 min read
