On July 16, 2024, we had a mini-stock market crash with the S&P 500 declining from 5,667 to 5,186 by August 5, 2024 (-8.5%). The NASDAQ saw a larger drop, falling from a high of 18,647 on July 10, 2024, to 16,200 on August 5, 2024 (-13%). Most investors anticipated a correction due to elevated [...]read moreStock Market Crashes Can Change Your Life For The Better
eLearning Gamification Gamification in eLearning is all about making education fun and engaging. When we talk about bringing characters to life in learning, we’re diving into a world where education meets entertainment. This blend not only makes the learning process enjoyable but also more effective. Voice-over, in general, is a lot of fun. Yes, it [...]read moreBringing Characters To Life In eLearning: Gamification
In today’s world, we are increasingly aware of the challenges that affect our mental health. Many of us experience mental health conditions ourselves or know someone close to us who does. The difficulties of day-to-day life can cause significant anxiety about what the future holds. We’ve discussed my parental existential crisis and money dysmorphia, both [...]read moreMental Health’s Impact On Life Insurance Coverage And Pricing
Celebrate AAPI month with Atlanta team leader Amy Tep by taking the time to understand the many different types of people who are part of the AAPI community. At Inman Connect Las Vegas, July 30-Aug. 1, 2024, the noise and misinformation will be banished, all your big questions will be answered, and new business opportunities [...]read moreGetting Loud About My Heritage Has Shaped My Life And Career
Social Security is often the centerpiece of seniors’ fixed income in later life, and while predictions remain limited for the life of the program’s trust fund, there was some good news recently from the Social Security Board of Trustees this week: the fund will last a year longer than predicted in 2023. “The combined asset [...]read moreLife of Social Security trust fund gets slight extension
In October 2023, my passive income took a significant $150,000 hit, representing a decrease of 39%, following the purchase of a new house. It was funded by proceeds from selling public stocks and bonds. The decision to buy the house with cash was agonizing, as we didn’t need a nicer home. It also meant we [...]read moreEarning Less Passive Income Has Changed My Life For The Better
Dogs are not just pets; they are loyal companions, emotional supporters, and integral members of our families. As responsible pet owners, it’s essential to ensure that our furry friends lead a happy and fulfilling life. Enriching your dog’s life goes beyond providing the basics of food, water, and shelter—it involves engaging their minds, nurturing their [...]read moreEnriching Your Dog’s Life: A Guide to a Happier, Healthier Pet – 2 Paws Up Inc.
Selena Gomez continues to be an advocate for mental health awareness thanks to the impact it had on her life. The 31-year-old pop star and actress revealed in 2020 that she had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, a decision that she says her team advised against. However, Gomez says she would “absolutely” make the decision [...]read moreSelena Gomez Recalls ‘Most Painful’ Time in Her Life Ahead of Bipolar Diagnosis
Gypsy Rose Blanchard is giving the world a look at her life following her release from prison. Lifetime released the emotional trailer for the upcoming 8-part docuseries, Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up, and it’s giving the world an in-depth look at the highs and lows in the wake of her prison stint. “Everybody’s just gone [...]read moreWatch Gypsy Rose Blanchard Tackle Plastic Surgery and Divorce in ‘Life After Lock Up’ Series Trailer
Jon Bon Jovi is getting candid about his love life, and possible entanglements he had with numerous women since becoming a rock star. The 62-year-old Bon Jovi frontman recently sat down for an interview with Michael Strahan, and implied that he may have stepped out on his marriage to wife Dorothea Hurley, in the past — [...]read moreJon Bon Jovi Gets Candid About His Past, Implies He’s Had ‘Girls in My Life’