Deanna Ritchie

Palo Alto

Executive Editor at DUE

Editor-in-Chief at Calendar

A business woman and entrepreneur. Editor-in-Chief and content writer at https://t.co/tU1HCjSNtd. Editor https://t.co/NCPIjDfFdi and Editor https://t.co/J6yBsO9AYm

Articles

Spring Cleaning Your Finances: A Fresh Start for Your Money

6 days ago | due.com | Deanna Ritchie

With the days growing longer and the flowers blooming, spring is a great time to refresh your home and your finances. In the same way, you declutter your living space, you need to organize your finances to ensure you’re on track for a successful and stress-free year. Therefore, this post can serve as a guide to spring cleaning your finances and preparing for a brighter financial future. 1. Assess your financial landscape: Laying the groundwork. You can think of this as your financial inventory.
Whispers of Time: 12 Time Management Principles From Ancient Proverbs

1 week ago | calendar.com | Deanna Ritchie

For many of us, time slips through our fingers like sand. It’s an elusive commodity we can’t buy back but desperately seek to manage. Even before the buzz of digital calendars and the ping of productivity apps, our ancestors struggled with the same challenge: how to make the most of fleeting moments. Their concise, resonant proverbs offer a remarkably relevant roadmap for managing time in the modern world.
Golden Years, Glowing Health: A Woman's Guide to Thriving in Retirement

1 week ago | entrepreneur.com | Deanna Ritchie

In retirement, you will finally have time to enjoy leisurely mornings, long-anticipated hobbies, and time dedicated to yourself. However, this chapter contains a unique blend of excitement and a few health considerations for women. We’ve earned this time and make the most of it — healthy, vibrant, and utterly fulfilled. You should consider retirement a grand adventure, a chance to rewrite the script while focusing on your wellbeing. But let’s be real, ladies, we might face some .
7 Reasons to Prioritize Deep Work

1 week ago | calendar.com | Deanna Ritchie

Imagine sitting down to work, and within minutes, you have entered a state of intense focus. Hours pass, and you feel energized, not drained. Your to-do list shrinks fast, and your output is not just more but also better. It feels like fiction. Who sits down the moment they get to work and can start being productive? That is the power of deep work. Many of us undervalue this ability (and mode of schedule organization), even though it can be a game changer in a world full of distractions.
Book Review: Always On: An Interactive Parents' Guide to the (Dis)Connected Generation

1 week ago | calendar.com | Deanna Ritchie

Let’s be honest: another academic tome about technology’s impact on Gen Z is the last thing any parent wants to read. We’re drowning in information but starving for practical wisdom. What if a book could do more than just diagnose the problem?
Why Annuities Are a Woman's Best Friend (And How to Choose the Right One)

2 weeks ago | due.com | Deanna Ritchie

It’s time to talk about retirement. This isn’t the idyllic beachside paradise we all envision. It’s the nitty-gritty, practical side of securing your financial future. In this arena, women face unique challenges. Caregiving breaks, longer lifespans, and the persistent gender pay gap all play a part. It’s here that annuities come into play — a financial tool that, while sometimes overlooked, can make or break a woman’s future.
Why Annuities Are a Woman's Best Friend (And How to Choose the Right One)

2 weeks ago | entrepreneur.com | Deanna Ritchie

It’s time to talk about retirement. This isn’t the idyllic beachside paradise we all envision. It’s the nitty-gritty, practical side of securing your financial future. In this arena, women face unique challenges. Caregiving breaks, longer lifespans, and the persistent gender pay gap all play a part. It’s here that annuities come into play — a financial tool that, while sometimes overlooked, can make or break a woman’s future.
Sunshine, Socials, and Spreadsheets: Balancing Work and Play as Spring Blooms

2 weeks ago | calendar.com | Deanna Ritchie

As the days grow longer and the temperatures rise, spring brings an irresistible urge to get out and enjoy outdoor activities, social gatherings, and new experiences. As tempting as it may be to bask in the sunshine all day, work obligations don’t disappear with the melting snow. As a result, finding a way to enjoy spring’s vibrant energy without sacrificing productivity becomes difficult. Here are some tips for balancing work and play as the season matures. 1.
Teach Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management Strategies For Teachers

3 weeks ago | calendar.com | Deanna Ritchie |Deanna Ritchie Productivity

While the start of the school year can be stressful, early spring can be incredibly challenging for teachers. With longer days and warmer temperatures, students become restless as summer approaches. What’s more, state testing season is just around the corner. To say the least, maintaining your own well-being while having to balance lesson planning, grading, and test preparation can be demanding.
Retirement Doesn’t Mean Broke: Generating Income After Your Career

4 weeks ago | theepochtimes.com | Deanna Ritchie

Retirement is often portrayed as a time for relaxation, travel, and hobbies. Some retirees, however, find ways to supplement their income. After all, Americans are more worried about running out of money than dying . Inflation, Social Security, and taxes are the reasons for this fear. Further, according to a study commissioned by the Pew Charitable Trusts last year, vulnerable households are predicted to fall behind their income replacement target by $7,050 per year by 2040.