Tag: Benefits

Celebrating a Turnaround

Celebrating a Turnaround

  Low Expectations for Tennessee Last YearFor over a decade I had been referring to myself as a “long-suffering” Volunteers fan.  Like most of us, I felt sad when the University of Tennessee fired Phil Fulmer after the 2008 season.  He had been extremely loyal to the school and the program, and I didn’t feel he was treated well during…

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Plan Early, Plan Smart

Plan Early, Plan Smart

The old adage goes, “the early bird gets the worm.” The same rings true of financial independence. Those that start young are more likely to build substantial wealth over the course their lifetime. Those that wait may end up being forced to make concessions on their standard of living during retirement. Millennials are faced with a number of different challenges…

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The Charitable Spirit – Not Just for the Holidays

The Charitable Spirit – Not Just for the Holidays

A lot has changed in the past few years. Angry Birds became a national pastime.  Tennessee fans are starting to fill football stadiums once again . China surpassed the United States to become the world’s largest economy.  Innovative technologies disrupted whole industries. One thing hasn’t changed, though, and that is Americans’ generosity, especially when it comes to giving. While it’s true…

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