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, […]
Should You Consider a Side Hustle? (Pros and Cons)
The concept of a side hustle has gained tremendous popularity in recent years, with more and more people seeking additional income—or pursuing their passions—outside of their main jobs. This can […]
A Fresh Outlook on Finance
At the beginning of a new year, it’s easy to think about fresh starts and clean slates. We make resolutions, trying once again to eat healthy, exercise more, or read […]
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 […]
Budgeting for Fall: 4 Considerations
Each season comes with its own set of joys and difficulties, and fall is no different. Kids may (or may not) be excited for the school year. We may (or […]
The grasshopper and the ant: why planning ahead matters
One of Aesop’s fables features a hardworking ant and a lazy grasshopper. While the ant toils away, socking away food for the coming winter, the grasshopper sings, dances, and doesn’t […]
Investment Lessons from the Dot-Com Era
Do you remember the late 1990s? It wasn’t only a time of flannel shirts and jeans. It wasn’t just Beanie Babies, “Friends,” and Leonardo DiCaprio. It was also a time […]
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 […]