There is pride in productivity. When a person returns home after a long day of work, they might feel a little tired, but (hopefully) they also feel a sense of […]
5 Reasons to Unplug
Don’t get me wrong, the modern world is wonderful. As I’ve written about in a past blog post, we are living in a better time than ever before–an era of relative […]
5 Tips for Parents to Survive the School Year
It’s hard to know what the upcoming school year will bring. Some schools are requiring kids to wear masks; others are not. Some parents are teaching their kids at home […]
Shortcuts to Developing Patience
Let me start by confessing: The title of this blog post is a bit of a joke. Of course anyone who is generally impatient will want a quick and easy […]
What is the Value of Cryptocurrency?
What is Bitcoin worth? What is the true value of Dogecoin or Ethereum? And what on earth is an NFT, and why do people suddenly want them? These are questions without real answers. […]
Stop Comparing Yourself To Others
In a world inundated with social media posts, it’s easy to compare yourself to others. We see perfect families taking perfect vacations. We see people buying expensive cars and clothing. […]
How Flexibility + Grit = Success
It’s been a rollercoaster year (longer, really!) for many of us. The stock market has seen extreme highs and lows. Many people became unemployed or underemployed due to the pandemic. […]
Don’t be afraid to reinvent yourself
In the early 2000s, tech giant Apple was floundering. Its main competitor, Microsoft, was taking over the business world and sales of Apple computers were on a downward trajectory. They […]
A Message of Hope from a Financial Advisor
As a financial advisor, it’s my job to spread hope. That may sound strange, but it’s absolutely true. A lot of fear can be whipped up around finances. Financial advisors […]
3 Practical Lessons from the GameStop Incident
Even if you don’t pay much attention to financial news, you’ve likely heard about the wild ride we had last week with GameStop stocks. Media as diverse as Twitter, CNBC, […]