What we want to do

In terms of overall spending, it's usually a small percentage of what we spend each year. But we sure do spend a lot of time researching this because it's something we want - a vacation!

Join my friend Wendy Quinn, travel planner, on the latest episode of the Personal Finance Playbook to hear some great travel tips on destinations and getting the most for your vacation dollar.

If you take care of your elderly parents...or know someone who does

For those who have elderly parents, or who take care of their elderly parents, sign up for this informative webcast from the National Council on Aging.

I recently found out about this. I do not have any part in this webcast, but I wanted to share because this is important information.

The webcast is this Wednesday, 7/12 at 330p EST.

To register: https://cc.readytalk.com/registration/#/?meeting=6ssbk0erxytx&campaign=229cmh4d9dtp

College search...according to the students

Parents of high school students, here's a must watch! The latest episode of the Personal Finance Playbook with 2 very special guests sharing the college search from the student's perspective!

These 2 college students offer some great info and were so smooth on screen. I can't say enough how impressed I am with them!

If you have a high school student, or know someone who does, please share this video because these tips are too important.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qS9mY882G8g

It's my favorite holiday!

Happy Independence Day!

Over and over again

Today, it will be my honor to speak to the job seeker networking group held at the JV Fletcher library in Westford MA. I'll be discussing networking and volunteering as ways to build your network to find opportunities.

Along a related note, I, and likely many people, am guilty of doing the same things repeatedly but expecting different results each time. I came across this article on the importance of thinking differently...

It is very applicable to job seekers as it is to entrepreneurs and anyone else who cares of success.

https://medium.com/personal-growth/think-like-no-one-else-58d5485a9975

On to the next stage!

With all of the graduations, students are about to embark on the next phase of life. Some off to college. Others are off to their "real" job.

Either way, there are things to consider financially.

Listen to my latest appearance of Friends of Kevin radio where I share basic finance tips for students and parents alike!

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/friendsofkevinradioshow/2017/06/05/jack-wang--longhorn-financial

Personal Finance Playbook - Social Security disability

Here it is! The latest episode of the Personal Finance Playbook with my friend Christa Emerson!

And stay tuned to the end where she shares a tip that even the people at Social Security didn't always know!