One More (Surprising) Reason to Practice Long Term Investing

If you’d read some of my past posts, it’s no mystery that I’m a proponent of long-term investing. I believe the adage “Good things come to those who wait” is […]

Warm News For Cold Nights (16 happy facts!)

As you’ve probably noticed, a lot of the news you get is not exactly positive. The media loves drama, and that usually means focusing on all the negative things that […]

Your Meaningful Money Year

This is the time of year for resolutions and fresh starts. Maybe you’ve already decided to improve your eating habits, exercise more, or learn a new language…but have you considered […]

Staying Grateful and Present Under Pressure

The end of the year brings its own set of tests and challenges. Preparing for the holidays and wrapping up projects at the office might have you feeling stressed or […]

How to Teach Children Gratitude

  It’s easy to want more. In many ways, we are hardwired from an early age to constantly strive for something else—something better. Sometimes that’s fine (the desire for more […]

The benefits (some financial!) of being a good neighbor

How well do you know your neighbors? Today, it’s easy to stay tucked inside the walls of your home and not bother to venture out and get to know the people […]

5 Budget-Friendly Ways to Find Your Calm

Everyone deals with stress differently. Some people might “check out” for several weeks and take a luxury vacation. Others may go on a shopping spree or treat themselves to a […]

5 Ways Working After Retirement Can Benefit You

While retirement promises the freedom of your own schedule, it also brings with it a question, for some, which can be more difficult to answer: How do I fill the […]

The hidden (and scary!) cost of commuting

If you’re like many Americans, you hardly give commuting a second thought. Making your daily drive is simply part of the job–it’s not a big deal, right? In truth, all those […]