Budget-conscious folks get anxious during the holidays. So much pressure to spend! Or entertain. Or take expensive trips. It’s a shame that all the expectations of the holiday season can […]
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 […]
Client FAQ: It’s a seller’s market! Should I sell my home?
It’s a seller’s market. If you pay any attention to the real estate industry, you’ll know that most areas in the nation are favoring home sellers, rather than buyers, at […]
Client FAQ: Is NOW a good time to invest in the stock market?
As of the writing of this blog post, the stock market is on an upward trajectory. It’s been robust lately and has seen some all-time highs this year (but to […]
Beyond Salary: Choosing between job offers
If you’re searching for a new job, chances are you’ve spent a lot of time on the front-end preparation. You’ve polished your résumé, researched job postings, applied and applied, attended […]
What are the risks of buying “too much home?”
The historically low interest rates that we’ve seen for the past decade have done something unusual—and potentially dangerous—to those shopping for a home. The low rates have given people a […]
How will the Fed’s rate hike affect YOU?
When people hear about the Federal Reserve raising interest rates, they often start to get nervous. They wonder how a rate hike might affect them, or their children. They may […]
The dangers of pulling from your retirement fund
Not much causes my heart to race like when one of my clients asks me about pulling money from their retirement fund. Even though it seems like a simple endeavor […]
How strong is your safety net?
Life happens. Unexpected incidents, whether good or bad, can arise at any time and put our finances to the test. Maybe your company is struggling and you get laid off. […]
The MINDFUL Holiday Season
With the holidays fast approaching, it’s easy to feel the pressure to buy bigger, better presents than you did the year before. We’re surrounded by thousands of ads, telling us […]