Something unexpected happened recently… I was charged for a subscription… and it actually felt good. First time that’s happened in a while. Because it was my first payment for Riverside.fm ($)—and I’m loving this software. It’s made my foray into YouTube, the recording and producing side of video content, so much easier (and better quality) that it already feels like money well spent. I love it so much I applied to become an affiliate for them and was just approved. So, just so you know, if you end up trying Riverside and click my link, I may earn a commission…

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In this episode, Matt and Sam take a magical mystery tour through Beatles classics, uncovering practical tips for investing, planning, and preparing for retirement. From staying calm during market swings to recovering after financial setbacks, they show how iconic lyrics can inspire strategies to give your plan more clarity, confidence, and staying power.They also do a fun “Back-to-School Retirement Planning Quiz” segment to test your knowledge on Social Security ages, IRA contributions, withdrawal rules, and common retirement risks. Last, in their Retirement Ride Along segment, they talk about a quick Napa Valley getaway, complete with a stay at the stunning…

Welcome back to another monthly update from Root of Good! I’m back home in Raleigh for a few days between trips so I’ll give an update on what we’re up to.  We just returned from Europe where we spent two and a half weeks in late July and early August cruising around the British Isles, Ireland, Isle of Man, and northern Europe. We also had a full day in London before our cruise to explore the city.  The itinerary for our July/August cruise had some overlap with our June British Isles cruise however we still made it to many new…

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What if all those random jobs you had were actually pointing you toward what you’re supposed to do next? That’s the kind of stuff that came up in this week’s episode of Gen X Unplugged. I talked with Mark Wigginton, who’s Certified Career Transition Coach (and Triathlete). Mark’s been through it — 20+ jobs, many pivots, and now he helps people figure out what’s next. A few takeaways that stuck: Your weird job history might actually be your superpower Storytelling and sales aren’t just for marketers — they’re survival skills There may not always be jobs (thank you AI)… but…

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Start learning AI in 2025Keeping up with AI is hard – we get it!That’s why over 1M professionals read Superhuman AI to stay ahead.Get daily AI news, tools, and tutorialsLearn new AI skills you can use at work in 3 mins a dayBecome 10X more productive Making a career change at 50 and starting again isn’t just brave. It’s strategic, and for some people today, not optional. I know because I’ve been there. Twelve years ago, I was escorted out of my day job and into self-employment. It wasn’t always as glamorous as the gurus say. There were no angel…

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