If you’re like most Americans, you don’t spend a ton of time thinking about retirement. It will take care of itself, right? You’re not planning to buy a condo in Fiji […]
Failure Isn’t the End
How many of you have never failed at anything in your lives? Frankly, if you said “yes,” you’re not stretching yourself far enough. Everyone fails, especially those with bold, new […]
The Life Lesson We Can All Learn From Millennials
Millennials often get a bad rap. They’re quickly written off as lazy, technology-obsessed job-hoppers who spend all their money on travel and avocado toast. While I’ve personally found these stereotypes […]
I Don’t Believe in Work/Life Balance
It may surprise you to hear that I don’t believe in a work/life balance. You may be wondering: “Heidi, what on earth does that mean? Are you a workaholic? Do […]
What IS Foreboding Joy?
In the national economy, things are incredibly good right now. The stock market is seeing record highs; our standard of living is up; banks, corporations, and the real estate market […]
Resolve to Let the Little Things Go
You can wish for a perfect year (and I hope your wish is granted!), but it’s unlikely everything will go according to plan. The car might break down, you may […]
6 Ways to Rein in Holiday Spending (and still have fun!)
During the holidays, it’s easy to get carried away with spending. I understand. In a way, it’s a reflection of your abundance—you have lots of family and friends that you […]
How Gratitude Leads to Wealth
It’s that time of year—the time to stop, reflect, and be thankful for all of life’s gifts. “Gratitude” is not just a warm, fuzzy word. It’s something that can make […]
The Gloria Vanderbilt Jeans (and why I’m grateful for hard times and hard work)
I want to make one thing clear right away: I don’t wish hard times upon anyone. I would love it if life was always smooth sailing for you and your […]
8 Ways to Cut Spending (AND Maintain Your Lifestyle!)
If you’ve read past blog posts, you know I’m a big believer in creating sustainable savings. It’s absolutely vital to build up an emergency fund, as well as invest in […]