The latest from John Pettit

Aug 22, 2019 - by John Pettit, CUInsight.com

Why your kid needs a Roth IRA

Don’t you wish you started saving for retirement when you were 12? While retirement probably wasn’t something we were thinking about back then (I was probably still thinking ...

Aug 20, 2019 - by John Pettit, CUInsight.com

4 ways to crank your creativity up to eleven

Just like a Spinal Tap amp, a creativity setting of “eleven” is surely better than “ten.” Right? Who knows really, but the point is, if you’re struggling to feel ...

Aug 15, 2019 - by John Pettit, CUInsight.com

3 tips for the struggling budgeter

It’s not always easy to stick to a budget. Between the spending urges and the gray areas, it’s easy to cheat. If you or someone you know is ...

Aug 13, 2019 - by John Pettit, CUInsight.com

3 steps for handling sudden wealth

You’ve heard about professional athletes who make some quick millions, see their career cut short and are broke a few years later. To some of us, this seems insane. ...

Aug 8, 2019 - by John Pettit, CUInsight.com

3 reasons to get a part-time job in retirement

Retirement. It’ll probably be pretty fun when it arrives. But what if it doesn’t really agree with you? I know that sounds nutty, but some people actually don’...

Aug 1, 2019 - by John Pettit, CUInsight.com

3 reasons you’re losing your audience

No matter if you’re speaking to one person on the phone, a large group at a conference, or in a video that will potentially be seen by thousands on ...

Jul 30, 2019 - by John Pettit, CUInsight.com

3 things that change when you buy your first home

Homeownership can be fantastic. Landlords are usually alright, but being the lord of your own manor sure is a lot better. When you go from renting to owning your own ...

Jul 25, 2019 - by John Pettit, CUInsight.com

3 things you can’t sacrifice in order to build your emergency fund

We all know it’s important to have an emergency fund, so if yours isn’t currently in good shape, do your best to build up savings for at least ...