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These Real-World Examples of Societal Impact Can Inspire College Students for Their Next Chapter

by Dennis Beaver | education, employment, inspiration, invention, Jobs

What motivates the creation of societally impactful ventures? We can find some answers in the invention of a life-saving gadget and the purpose behind an author’s book. April 7, 2026  • By Dennis Beaver Today, I’m sharing two inspiring stories that I think...

Your Retirement Needs a Sketchbook, Not Just a Spreadsheet: This Book Focuses on Your Life Goals Rather Than the Math

by Dennis Beaver | education, family, retirement

“Your Retirement Sketchbook” focuses on the hardest part of retirement planning — figuring out what your retirement life will look like — instead of overwhelming readers with financial charts and formulas. April 1, 2026  • By Dennis Beaver “Mr....

Think You’re Too Busy to Do an Estate Plan? In 3 Hours (Seriously), You Could Save Your Heirs Months (or Years) of Stress and Heartache

by Dennis Beaver | business, estate planning, financial, retirement, trusts, will

The cost of delaying estate planning is far greater than the time it takes to get the ball rolling. Sudden illness and accidents don’t send you a heads-up before they happen, and the remedy is far easier than you think. March 24, 2026  • By Dennis Beaver Imagine...

Snail Mail vs Email Fail: How E-Billing Has Led to Missed Payments and Fraud Risks (What Can You Do?)

by Dennis Beaver | accounting, business, customers, documents, Email, U.S. Postal Service, US Mail

Email-only billing has created problems for some customers as bills land in spam folders and payment disputes ensue, not to mention heightened fraud risks. March 16, 2026  • By Dennis Beaver Once upon a time in a galaxy far, far away, e-mailed invoices became common,...

What Can You Do When Your Neighbor’s Tree Is a Danger to the Neighborhood?

by Dennis Beaver | local media, neighbors, property damage

Some neighbors are just jerks, but that doesn’t mean you have to be. Here’s how to go about creating a paper trail when asking a neighbor to deal with a tree that’s a safety hazard. March 9, 2026  • By Dennis Beaver If your travels bring you to my...

How a Simple Clue Unlocked a Workplace Safety Crisis: All We Had to Do Was Listen

by Dennis Beaver | employees, employment, family, healthcare, hearing aids, Jobs, safety, workplace

A lot of people with hearing issues won’t seek help, or they refuse to wear hearing aids. “Nicole” had a very good reason not to wear hers, but figuring out why took some sleuthing. Here’s what you can do if you know someone who needs help...

An Executive’s ‘Idiotic’ Idea: Skip Safety Class and Commit a Federal Crime

by Dennis Beaver | employees, employment, human resources, identity theft, lawyers, OSHA

Several contract medical professionals reached out to say that one of their bosses first tried to force them to take unpaid OSHA courses and then suggested someone else could take the tests on their behalf, which would be a federal crime. What’s an employee to...

Looking for a Financial Book That Won’t Put Your Young Adult to Sleep? This One Makes ‘Cents’

by Dennis Beaver | education, financial, investment, retirement

“Wealth Your Way” by Cosmo DeStefano offers a highly accessible guide for young adults and their parents on building wealth through simple, consistent habits. February 16, 2026  • By Dennis Beaver “Mr. Beaver, I am terrified that our four grandsons,...

A Wake-Up Call and a Healthy Dose of Terror: How to Survive Your First Days in Prison

by Dennis Beaver | communication, conflict, good manners, human resources, manners, prison

This young man needed to be scared straight after his mother expressed her fear that he was on a path to prison. Hearing these eight do’s and don’ts worked. February 10, 2026  • By Dennis Beaver Prison is a place like no other. It is its own world and has...

This Is How You Can Land a Job You’ll Love

by Dennis Beaver | AI, AI - Artificial Intelligence, employment, interviews, Jobs, management

“Work How You Are Wired” leads job seekers on a journey of self-discovery. Understanding your natural abilities, personality and core values before interviewing can help you snag the job for which you are “wired.” February 3, 2026  • By Dennis...
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  • These Real-World Examples of Societal Impact Can Inspire College Students for Their Next Chapter
  • Your Retirement Needs a Sketchbook, Not Just a Spreadsheet: This Book Focuses on Your Life Goals Rather Than the Math
  • Think You’re Too Busy to Do an Estate Plan? In 3 Hours (Seriously), You Could Save Your Heirs Months (or Years) of Stress and Heartache
  • Snail Mail vs Email Fail: How E-Billing Has Led to Missed Payments and Fraud Risks (What Can You Do?)
  • What Can You Do When Your Neighbor’s Tree Is a Danger to the Neighborhood?

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