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Embracing Van Life in Retirement

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Mona McCoy had always dreamed of traveling, but could never afford it. She outfitted it with essentials like a bed, shower and cabinets to create a livable space for travel. At first, she continued working, but when her boss sold the dealership the following year, she decided it was time to travel. “I living in her van.

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Uncorking the Dream: Founding Ampersand Estates in Australia’s Wine Country

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In addition to hosting events such as weddings and conferences, the estate offers accommodations and, of course, libations. These travels were far from the luxurious holiday most people imagine when they hear destinations such as Paris and Venice. I quickly learned that retiring at 38 was not for me,” she laughs.

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5 Smart Money Hacks to Help You Budget for the Holidays

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Although you have until Tax Day to contribute to a Roth IRA (if you’re able to), this is the time of year that I usually reach out to my employer’s benefits department about increasing any contributions to company-sponsored retirement plans. But when you factor in travel costs, it sometimes makes sense to bring the bash to you.

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How My Experience as a Black Entrepreneur Shaped My Views on Building Financial Freedom

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I was traveling on business and planning to open a new franchise in the area, I said. As a Black professional, he had been through his own set of uncomfortable interactions traveling on business and was all too familiar with the array of characters you meet and the variety of tactics used to wiggle out of uncomfortable environments.

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Who’s Stuck With The Bill?

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You may need to make your own pension or retirement contributions from your salary if your employer is not contributing towards that. . In some cases remote staff are paid less than office-based staff, as companies acknowledge the costs of travelling to work. For some, this can translate into a significant saving. .

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NOT, “Just An Admin!”

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When I helped Mr. K through his transition to retirement and assisted his replacement, Mr. A into his new role as the leader of the company, I knew I was more than JUST an admin! Our role is no longer confined to typing letters, answering the phone, scheduling meetings and travel. Creative Event Planners. Expert Travel Agents.

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SURROUND yourself with a team of experts to make you and your organization SHINE!

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A meeting planner by MY definition is the go-to person within an organization – be it corporate, association or otherwise – charged with the responsibility of planning and executing a meeting or special event. Not all people who plan meetings are “meeting planners,” nor do all meeting planners start out their careers as meeting planners.

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