Freedom’s just another word for… self-employed? @helaineiris weighs in

Guest blogger Helaine Iris, a professional Life and Business coach, helps overwhelmed small business owners take control of their time and finances so they can double their revenues with less stress. Featured in numerous publications, including “O” The Oprah Magazine, Helaine’s dynamic personal coaching style helps entrepreneurs accelerate their businesses with tools that empower, build financial [...]

Starting a business? Self-employed? Good article on impact of health care reform

Already a major challenge for career changers — especially the self-employed and other small business owners — health care just became even more of a wildcard with the recent passage of the new reform bill.  The news is not all bad, just new, and that means it may take a bit of extra effort to understand [...]

COBRA premium subsidy question? New *very* detailed FAQ from DOL

There have been several modifications to the COBRA premium subsidy program since it was enacted as part of the stimulus package about a year ago, so a person could certainly be forgiven for not being 100% clear about his or her eligibility.  Yet there are so many dollars at stake, it’s critically important for those who [...]

Quoted in “The Money Book for Freelancers, Part-Timers, and the Self-Employed”, 1 of “5 Money Books Worth Every Penny” per MSN’s Liz Pulliam Weston

The Money Book for Freelancers, Part-Timers, and the Self-Employed, by Joseph D’Agnese and Denise Kiernan, has hit the bookshelves!  I’m excited about this for several reasons…
First, readers of the blog have probably heard me say it before: I believe that people need to adopt entirely different money management strategies in order to be successful when [...]

“Recovering from Unemployment”? @JeanKeener weighs in

Looking for more ideas on this blog’s last topic??  For another take on getting back on track post-unemployment, check out this article by my fellow Garrett Planning Network member Jean Keener.  She points out that if you maintain your lower level of spending once the paychecks start rolling in, you could very well be in a better place than you [...]

Recently reemployed? Great! Now’s the time to prep for next time…

Congratulations! If you’re one of the many rejoining the workforce after a period of unemployment, definitely take a moment to celebrate and appreciate what not so long ago we used to take for granted: a full-time job. 
OK, but no rest for the weary…  Now it’s time to get serious and take advantage of your newfound [...]

New Career Change story: @bizauthor Stephanie Chandler’s big LEAP!

Here to share her career change story is guest blogger Stephanie Chandler. Stephanie’s latest book, LEAP! 101 Ways to Grow Your Business, is a must-read for those planning to start a business and anyone who wants to take their company to the next level.  Also be sure to check out her website www.BusinessInfoGuide.com, a directory of resources [...]

Your life insurance – Can you take it with you? “Post-Pink Slip” Lesson #2

In my last post, I mentioned that I took several important points away from my session with Manchester, NH-based Dynamic Networking Group.  Lesson #2 in this series is a short and sweet one: If the life insurance provided by your employer is crucial to your family’s financial well-being, check now — before your job is at risk [...]

Laid off or employed-but-worried in soNH? Presentation: Pink Slip Financial Planning, Mon 11/30 6PM!

Next Monday, November 30, at 6 PM Eastern, I’ll be doing an encore presentation of “Making the Most of Your Money: Post-Pink Slip and Beyond”, this time for the Dynamic Networking Group, a Manchester, NH-based group of business professionals dedicated to helping members navigate career transitions.
As most of you have probably heard a [...]

Just what does a career change cost?? Part 2 – Examples

Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes… Every year, trees do it beautifully. For them, change comes at little or no cost. The same is true for some lucky career changers, who happen to want a change that doesn’t require a major investment in additional education or business start-up costs, a big pay cut, a period of under- or unemployment, or [...]