Conventional wisdom cantake many forms.It can give you a blueprint forsuccess or serve as an excuse forfailure. It is regularly cited butoften ignored. It becomes thenorm by proving itself over timebut can be shattered in an instant.
If you are interested in saving for retirement, here’s some good news: For 2015, the IRS has raised the maximum contribution limits for 401(k) plans from $17,500 to $18,000. And if you’re 50 or older, you can put in an extra $6,000, up from $5,500 in
Merry Christmas to everyone. 'Tis the season to take a breath from our daily grind and focus on what matters most to each of us. The beauty of celebrating this time of year in the greatest country on earth is that we all enjoy the individual freedom to make that personal decision about our values.
Now that 2015 is upon us, you may be thinking about making some New Year’s resolutions. Perhaps you’ll decide to take up a musical instrument, or hit the gym ore often, or even learn a new language. All these are
worthy goals, of course — but you could also gain some key benefits by working to achieve some financial resolutions
The message was clear. Only a few short days after the conclusion of an election cycle where voters across the country supported candidates that stood in opposition to liberal policies pushed by the Obama administration, the leader of the Louisiana Democratic Party issued a press release to explain the cause of this tidal wave of events
“What do we do now?” This question was the final line in the 1972 classic, “The Candidate.” In the movie, Robert Redford plays a young candidate thrown into the race against a popular incumbent without any real chance of winning. Late in the campaign, Redford’s candidate connects with the electorate and rallies for a dramatic upset victory
The holiday season is off and running. Before we have even consumed the final piece of leftover Thanksgiving turkey, the Christmas season is officially upon us. Radio stations are blasting Christmas music 24/7, retailers of all sizes are making their pitch to shoppers, and networks have already started to abandon their regular lineup for holiday-themed specials that will play out for the entire month of December
Shopping small can make a big difference. Thanksgiving has become well known for being the opening bell for the holiday season bargain hunters, all of whom will be out in full force this week, doing everything they can to secure the best possible deal on the “can’t-miss” items of the holiday season.
As 2014 draws to a close, you may want to look back on the progress you’ve made this past year in various areas of your life — and that certainly includes progress toward your financial goals. At the same time, you may want to
make some end-of-year moves that can close out 2014 on a positive note while paving the way for a productive 2015.
Mike Bertaut’s message is frightening. Last week, this well-respected health care economist served as the keynote speaker for LABI’s “Business Solutions Beyond Reform” panel to discuss the impact of Obamacare on Louisiana businesses. He was articulate, well informed and effectively explained a very complex subject in easy-tounderstand terms.
