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 […]
Holiday Shopping Tips and Tricks
Despite sales and holiday deals, the one thing that’s often lacking at the end of the year is time. We spend tons of time finding good deals on gifts 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 […]
Personal Finance and the Marie Kondo Movement
An unlikely star emerged on Netflix this past year. She is patient, polite, and she wants more than anything to help others organize their space. Her name is Marie Kondo, […]
Should You Buy That Cabin? (Hidden costs and considerations)
The allure of a personal cabin is undeniable. You have access to a sliver of space that’s all yours—a space where you can relax, sit by the water, and barbecue […]
Summer Jobs and Lifelong Finance Lessons
If you have a teenager at home, you know what it’s like to be treated like a walking piggy bank. Whether it’s a cell phone, the latest shoe trend, a […]