Matthew Littlemore

Matthew Littlemore is a global experienced financier whose career spans diverse industries, including banking, education, manufacturing, and healthcare. Matt has worked in Europe, Asia and North America. A family-oriented man, Matt is married, and he and his wife have four children. In his free time he is an avid open water swimmer, and enjoys travel.

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How Managers Can Become More Effective Leaders

A new report from Gallup identifies seven leadership traits found among managers of high performing teams, and offers tips for how to develop these skills.

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One of the most important leadership traits has taken a hit. Here’s how to get it back

A Q&A with author Stephen M.R. Covey reveals fundamental leadership principles and that trust is a learnable skill.

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Can the US dollar be toppled as the world's premier reserve currency?

The power of the dollar as the world’s premier reserve currency gives the US advantages over its rivals. But is this state of affairs under threat?

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5 ways to see if a job candidate is empathetic

Looking to add someone with emotional intelligence to your team? Here’s how to check for empathy in a job interview.

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25 Ways to Save Fuel and Money

Gas prices. Am I right? As of March 31, 2022 the average national price for a gallon of regular gasoline touched $4.25, according to AAA. As you your wallet infomed...

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As CEO, I apply to jobs at my own company every year. This is how it’s transformed hiring

Chris Bakke says every year he finds a list of things to fix and improve and a list of things to congratulate the hiring team for tackling so well.

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How to save more when inflation makes your money count less

When a period of high inflation hits, consider changing up the way you handle your finances to help protect the value of your cash.

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Asset Allocation in Retirement: 2022 Guide - SmartAsset

A good asset allocation for your retirement will depend on many factors, including longevity, health expenses, inflation and fixed and variable expenses.

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Asset Allocation in Retirement: 2022 Guide - SmartAsset

A good asset allocation for your retirement will depend on many factors, including longevity, health expenses, inflation and fixed and variable expenses.

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Why it may be time to ditch annual performance reviews

. . . and replace them with this better option.

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Want to file your tax return for free? TurboTax opts out of major program

Tax season is around the corner. But those who used free services from TurboTax via the IRS.gov Free File system could be surprised by a change.

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Why you need to make some decisions alone

The wisdom of crowds isn’t always helpful. And sometimes, it will lead you astray.

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The best personal finance book you'll read this year

The best personal finance book you'll read this year

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Ask These 5 Questions to Decide Your Next Career Move

Taking a step back can help you find the right path forward.

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How the Roth Conversion Ladder Works

A Roth IRA conversion ladder is a multiyear strategy that lets you tap your retirement account before reaching age 59½—without taxes or penalties.

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Employees are craving leadership training more than ever. Try this simple way to deliver

The chief people officer at isolved says that one of the missteps many organizations make is not leveraging new employee skills or acknowledging the accomplishments of their current employees.

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Best Places to Retire in the Midwest - 2022 Study - SmartAsset

We found the best places to retire in the Midwest by analyzing various metrics, including crime, housing costs and medical centers.