Jack Hawkins articles

The Worst Assets To Leave Your Loved Ones & Why

Sometimes you might think you're doing the kids a favor by leaving them your timeshare, or your collection of valuable items, but really, they're just inheriting an anvil. Please give them financial freedom by not leaving these assets after you pass away.
June 12, 2025 Jack Hawkins

Generational wealth doesn't last longer than three generations. Here's why and how to change that.

Most familial wealth doesn't last longer than three generations, whether through excessive spending or mismanagement, generational wealth tends to disappear. Let's explore how generational wealth vanishes and how to change that.
June 12, 2025 Jack Hawkins

I'm sixty with terminal cancer. I wasn't ready to plan my estate so soon, but I’ve run out of time.n What are the best things to leave to my loved ones?

We all know that life can throw us unexpected curveballs. Whether you've been sick in the past, or are approaching your later years, and are concerned about your health, but don't have an estate plan in place, then it's time to get estate planning. Let's explore what's needed.
June 5, 2025 Jack Hawkins

I want to start my own business, but I'm terrified of the money side of it. How do I keep myself sane and make a profit?

If you want to start your own business, then part of the initial struggle is figuring out how the money stuff works. Here are some practical tips on how to run your own business and what you can do to face those financial fears head-on.
June 5, 2025 Jack Hawkins

I'm being pushed out of the company I've worked at for 20 years. They're letting me go with only a year's salary. What now?

Being let go from a job you've worked at for a long time is a very difficult experience. Even if they've given you the grace of one year's salary, it's still hard to know what to do with yourself after all that time. Let's explore your options with a year's salary in your bank account.
June 4, 2025 Jack Hawkins

My boss is really pushing for me to come back into the office, but I'm more productive at home and the figures show it. What can I do?

Working from home was unimaginable until five years ago; now it's hard to imagine returning to the office. If you want to work from home for one reason or another, here are the most popular jobs.
June 2, 2025 Jack Hawkins

How To Take Full Advantage Of Tax Benefits As Newlyweds

While you would never marry someone for the financial benefits (we hope not, anyway), there are some lucrative tax benefits that you can enjoy as a married couple. Let's explore these tax benefits in detail.
May 29, 2025 Jack Hawkins

These Activities Used To Be Just Fun For Kids, But Now They Can Make You Rich

If you used to enjoy video gaming as a kid, or collecting cards, or even teaching other kids things, you can make money doing the same things you loved as a child. If you're looking for a decent side hustle, or possibly a full-time, these activities you enjoyed as a kid can now make you rich.
May 28, 2025 Jack Hawkins

Finance Tips For Couples

Your partner's past money problems shouldn't define them. But your trepidation is understandable. Let's explore some finance tips for couples who want to move in together and create a joint household bank account.
May 28, 2025 Jack Hawkins