How to Write Personal OKRs

It’s the beginning of a new year, and many of us are thinking about our goals for 2022. Do you have any? In this post, I’ll teach you how to write personal OKRs to clearly define and track your progress towards those goals. What is an OKR? I was first introduced to OKRs at work,… Continue reading How to Write Personal OKRs

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2021 Reading Challenge

Do you set a reading challenge for yourself each year? Last January I decided I wanted to read 50 books in 2021. I read a lot throughout the year, but didn’t quite hit my goal. 2021 ended with a grand total of 37 books read, or 74% of the way to my goal. Although I… Continue reading 2021 Reading Challenge

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A Good Book is a Good Gift

Are you still not sure what gift to get that special someone for the holidays? If they like to read, a good book is a good gift. Books are my favorite kind of gift to get. I keep a wish list throughout the year, and whenever someone asks what I want, I just send that… Continue reading A Good Book is a Good Gift

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What is an ETF?

What is an ETF? You might hear the term thrown around often when people talk about investing, but what does it actually mean? ETF is short for “Exchange Traded Fund.” It is a collection of securities (like stocks & bonds) that can easily be traded just like an ordinary stock. ETFs often track certain sectors… Continue reading What is an ETF?

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How Will the Stock Market React to the Omicron Variant?

How will the stock market react to the Omicron variant? We’re all hearing about the latest Covid variant, Omicron, in the news. Are you letting that affect your long-term investment plan? Maybe taking a look at how the market performed last year, when Covid first became a concern, can help put things into perspective. For… Continue reading How Will the Stock Market React to the Omicron Variant?

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Don’t Show Up Empty Handed

Is someone else hosting you for Thanksgiving? If so, don’t show up empty handed. Hosting for the holidays isn’t just a ton of work, it can get expensive too. Turkey, side dishes, appetizers, desserts and alcohol don’t just appear out of thin air. Your host has probably spent a lot of their time and effort,… Continue reading Don’t Show Up Empty Handed