Life has a way of stopping us in our tracks. It doesn’t always ask permission. One moment, we’re rushing through the noise of everyday obligations, and the next, everything changes. Sickness. Loss. The end of a job. The passing of someone we love. These events remind us just how fragile and unpredictable life really is. We’ve all heard the saying, “Live like you are dying.” For me, those words became real when life handed me an unexpected gift: the kind that doesn’t come wr

If you’re using AI to shrink your workforce, you’re doing it wrong. It’s not a layoff tool. It’s a leverage tool. At Thee Jamie Lea , I believe in building organizations that grow through people, not at the expense of them. Invest in talent, because it’s talent that drives everything — your revenue, your reputation, your relevance. The goal is never to cut corners. The goal is to cut noise. AI lets you do that. It clears space. It frees up your smartest people from the low-v

“That ain’t workin’, that’s the way you do it…” – Dire Straits Dire Straits said it best — Money for Nothin’! 🎸 A lot has changed since 1985, but one truth remains: it still feels great to earn money for doing nothing. And now, you can do it without the blisters on your fingers. With just a little research, you can find a credit card that gives you cashback on everyday spending. Capital One is a great option, but there are plenty of others, from Chase Freedom to Disc

Setting up your financial house is about creating financial security for your home. Create a plan & lay the foundation Start with a plan. Any solid house starts with a plan. A plan built on dreams and structure. What do you need? What do you want? What is your timeline? Take some time to think through these questions. Then we’ll proceed to setting the foundation. 2. Lay the foundation. Now that you’ve drafted your plan, let’s begin to lay the foundation. First, let’s point

We're living on Easy Street! If you have read my blog on Free Money! then you recall that one of the most important things is to pay off all credit cards in full each month. First, this prevents you from spending (and living) beyond your means. Second, this is going to help you get to "Easy Street" by using automation. Amber Rudd is right. Automation does drive the decline of repetitive tasks. So how can we automate to pay bills on time, find free time, most of the time? Firs

As a parent, I love to surprise my children. Holidays, birthdays, or just because. For my daughter's last birthday, we surprised her with a real-life unicorn, Lacy! She still talks about Lacy several times a week, even a year later. Mom = 1! My oldest daughter is taking on planning family surprises, and today she asked me a question. "Mom, what's your unicorn? What would delight you as much as having a unicorn show up for your birthday?" I was stumped. What was my unicorn? W