Don’t make this mistake in your email subject lines!
A quirky email subject line made me think my husband was spamming me. He graciously allowed me to use his example to remind you to choose your subject line’s first words carefully. Bad email subject line Here’s the email subject line as it appeared on my screen: Can you see why I was concerned that […]
Photo + Mind Map = Blog Inspiration
It’s not easy generating ideas for a steady flow of blog posts about financial planning, investments, or related topics. When your well runs dry, consider looking through your old photos for inspiration. This blog post was inspired by stumbling on a Barbie on a Rhode Island beach this summer. Step 1: Pick a photo Choose […]
Use social media to find a job
Job hunting stinks. But social media can help you expand your network and uncover opportunities you might never have found otherwise. I’ve spent hours urging my job hunting friends to engage in social media, so I was happy to discover a basic guide for them: How to Find a Job on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and […]
Reader challenge: What makes advisor websites outstanding?
What do YOU think makes for an outstanding advisor website? Please share your thoughts below. Advisor-recommended websites to spark discussion I recently asked my readers for examples of outstanding money manager websites. Below you’ll find screen shots with links to the home pages for their recommendations. Plus, I’ve linked to the sites of the two […]
Colons and bullets: Keep ’em together or tear ’em apart?
I’m a big fan of bulleted lists. They’re reader-friendly because, when used properly, they’re easy to scan. But I’ve gone back and forth on how to punctuate the text introducing a list of bullets. I always used a colon before the list until a friend told me that was wrong. However, other friends chide me […]