by Leif Jensen | Dec 10, 2025 | Money Management |
I was surprised to find in this day and age that yes, women are still paid less than men, although the gap has narrowed over time. In 2024, women working full-time, year-round earned about 81 to 85 cents for every dollar men earned, a figure that can be even lower for...
by Leif Jensen | Dec 8, 2025 | Money Management |
ADP was sharing that many workers are financially fragile. 27% of workers do not have any emergency savings. Over time the question was asked if your furnace broke down would you be able to replace it. The question now is a hot water heater. People don’t have the...
by Leif Jensen | Dec 3, 2025 | Money Management |
I know it is truly surprising that workers are stressed about money. The costs of existing in Illinois are constantly increasing. I personally am thrilled that my property taxes went up 30% with no increase in services or any other benefit that a money grab out of...
by Leif Jensen | Dec 1, 2025 | Running a Business |
I found this little tidbit on the internet, it seems to cover ground always covered with only some insite. Whether a business fails in it’s first year or tenth year, it is typically due to more than one reason. Understanding the specific causes behind small business...
by Leif Jensen | Nov 19, 2025 | Running a Business |
At one of my networking events, I was talking to someone who described their business as owning a job and not a business or a career. They were discussing what will be the survival rate of the business, meaning what is the survival rate of industry rivals. Finally,...
