Author Archives: Court Bovee

5 Ways to Check If Your Boss Is Incompetent, According to an Expert in Psychological Profiling

Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic is a psychologist who uses science and tech to help organizations predict human performance.He says that many people these days seem disenchanted with the idea of traditional employment, mostly because it may require putting up with a bad boss.You can tell if you have a bad boss by asking yourself five simple questions, […]

Warren Buffett Says One Life Decision Separates Successful People from the Rest, and Here’s Why

We all know that Warren Buffett is a quote machine for his simple and yet profound wisdom. Naturally, much of it has to do with investment, but as he approaches 90, Buffett is uniquely qualified to impart life advice that could change the course of careers and businesses. Buffett has no shortage of advice about […]

7 Examples of Terrible Financial Advice We’ve Heard

Between television, radio, the internet and well-meaning but presumptuous friends and family, we’re inundated with unsolicited advice on a daily basis. And when it comes to money, there’s a ton of terrible advice out there. Even so-called experts can lead us astray sometimes.

Have you been duped? Here are a few examples of the worst money advice advisers, bloggers and other personal finance pros have heard.

Teach Your Students about These Eight Side Hustles That Are Actually a Scam

Not only are we living in the age of the gig economy, we’re now officially living in the era of the side hustle. More than ever, folks with moxie are taking on after-hours challenges to supplement their day job.
But not all side hustles are created equal. Some are lucrative and exciting, and can pay for your next vacation or catapult you into a new career. Others are simply scams, designed to separate you from your money.