"Planning" Blogs & Blog Posts

I used a new space for a singing workshop recently and realised (too late) that I’d forgotten a few practical things. photo by Joshua Morley I thought I’d list some of them here to you can avoid the same mistake. It’s importan...

I saw an interview with George Clooney the other day and he pointed out that “You learn nothing from success. You learn everything from failure.” Fear of failing is what holds people back. Yet failure is how we grow and learn.

I ran a singing day in London recently. I had booked the venue nearly a year in advance. The day went brilliantly with a full house of singers. What I hadn’t reckoned on was that West Ham had a home game that day so my journey back to...

Christine Harmon is the wife of NFL safety Duron Harmon. She plans high-end children's parties for NFL families and other wealthy clients.

Luke Chan / iStock/Getty ImagesAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, about half of Americans ages 55-66 have no retirement savings at all. If you’re one of them, you’re facing an uphill battle as you look toward life beyond your earning years —...

Many people use the New Year as a trigger to set themselves goals for the future. And many people fail by being unrealistic. Whether that’s you or not, it is vital to take stock from time to time, even if it’s not at New Year. I...

Ridofranz / Getty Images/iStockphoto Though taxes might not be the first thing you think of when it comes to how you want to spend money in retirement, planning strategically can mean more funds for the things you love. Related: 7 Frugal Habits That...