October 2021

At IWT, we talk about 401ks – a lot. (See here, here, or here for proof) And, that’s with good reason. If you want to be rich, the 401k is one of the most powerful investment tools at your disposal, especially for retirement planning. It…

When it comes to building the best investment portfolio, you’ll often hear that diversification is key. But what does that even mean — and why do you need to bother with it? After all, you already own a wide range of stocks, from that…

Many of us have dreamed of the potential of early retirement or FIRE, but it can be overwhelming to figure out how you might sustain yourself as you move into this new phase of your life. Luckily, there are many options. Aside from…

  What if you lost your job today and needed a new job in a week? Could you do it? What if you just wanted some advice for a tough career decision? Is there someone you could ask? Or what if you wanted to make a big career change,…

Being put on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) can feel like a kick to the gut, especially if it comes out of the blue and you don’t understand why.  However, in most cases, it’s not a surprise. It usually comes after an employee has…

It’s not every day that you can find a full-service marketing agency that focuses on a niche market. In fact, most marketing agencies overpromise and underdeliver, because they try to reach too many different industries and business types…

It’s not that you try to be unsafe online, but it’s easy to get careless when you surf the web. You might log into your bank account online while using public Wi-Fi, possibly exposing your password and username to a cybercriminal. Or maybe…

It’s not that you try to be unsafe online, but it’s easy to get careless when you surf the web. You might log into your bank account online while using public Wi-Fi, possibly exposing your password and username to a cybercriminal. Or maybe…

I always say, “Show me a person’s calendar and I’ll show you their priorities.” Well, I have a newer version of that: Show me a person’s spending, and I can show you what they love. I spent years talking to people about their spending…

As if adulting wasn’t enough, juggling final exams, project deadlines, and a social life, along with worrying about getting a job out of college, can make the last few months of your senior year feel overwhelming. The good news is you’re…