Don’t Get Fooled Again

It’s a fact: average life spans are significantly longer than they used to be. While this is undoubtedly a good thing, it does mean that the amount you’ll need to save to ensure a comfortable retirement is substantially more than required by previous generations. As...

In defense of doing things last-minute

Can you answer yes to any of these questions: Do you buy your Valentines on Feb. 14th? Are you putting off your taxes until closer to April 18th? Do you play football for the Kansas City Chiefs? Then you might be the kind of person who accomplishes things at the last...

Love & Money

February is Valentine’s Day month; it’s the time of year for thoughts to turn to how best to express your love to that special someone in your life. Whether a bouquet of flowers, a night out at a fancy restaurant, or a special surprise gift, money is often how...

The art of spending money

Paying your bills on time each month may not seem like the most creative endeavor. But the way you handle your household finances can reveal a lot about who you are as a person. It paints a one-of-a-kind picture of you, your values, and intentions. That’s why I’m...

Time to Downshift?

Though “standard” is still often used as a synonym for cars with a manual transmission, it has been decades since automatics became standard, with manuals now in a minuscule number of new cars. Given how many young people don’t know how to drive them, they are now...