Part of the great American dream is to always strive for more—more money, success, personal possessions, happiness. While I appreciate this dream in some ways (ambition and motivation can certainly […]
Preparing for Life After Work (4 Ways)
For many people, work is an integral part of life. It can be part of your identity, a basis for small talk (“What do you do?”), a source pride, and […]
5 Ways to Spring Clean Your Investing Habits
When it comes to money management and investing, many of us fall into behavior patterns. We become accustomed to certain practices—certain habits—whether they’re good for us or not. Since spring […]
Wealth Goes Beyond Money
The old saying, “Money can’t buy happiness” is much too simplified and not necessarily true. Money is an essential component of stability, and stability does help to create happiness by […]
5 Ways to Cut Spending (and Overconsumption)
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 […]