Today, it is more tempting than ever to spend our hard-earned dollars. We are bombarded with advertisements on social media and TV. We see influencers touting the latest gadget, outfit, […]
Hope for the Holidays
We’ve reached the end of another year, and what a year it has been! Although 2023 wasn’t a perfect year (what year is?), it contained many positive events, innovations, people, […]
5 Smart Uses for Your End-of-Year Bonus
For many people, the end of the year is a time for annual bonuses. That little bump in pay is always exciting, and it can prompt daydreams about vacations, a […]
4 Reasons to Talk Finances with Family
You’ve probably heard something along the lines of “If you want to get along with others, don’t talk about politics or religion.” For most people, a third topic could be […]
Grateful for Purpose
Although the holidays can, at times, be sheer chaos, they are also (hopefully) a time of reflection and gratitude. We’ve all probably endured a few struggles over the past year, […]
Why Retirement Can Feel Like Grieving
Retirement is something that people generally look forward to—all that freedom to do whatever you want! You can pick up an old hobby or learn a new skill. You can […]
Breaking the Taboo of Talking About Money
Like many good Midwestern families, we didn’t talk much about money when I was growing up. The topic came up occasionally, but never in much depth, and certainly never in […]
Give Your Child Wings to Achieve Financial Independence
When I was young, there was no such thing as “helicopter parents.” We roamed around, rode our bikes everywhere, and returned home for dinner. We were also expected to work […]
Life is Short; Find Purpose in Your Work
I’ve encountered far too many people over the years who are miserable. They complain that they’re busy, work is stressful, they have no time to do what they love, and […]
Financially Preparation is a Gift to Those You Leave Behind
No one likes to think about their own mortality. That goes against all the advice books on happiness that tell us to “live in the moment” or “don’t worry about […]