As we embark on a new year, it's important to approach life with a fresh perspective. Too often, we can get bogged down by preconceived notions and past experiences. But by embracing a "beginner's mind," as suggested in the Financial Times article below, we open...
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2023: Invest in Yourself
Happy new year! As we begin 2023, I am reminded of this poem by Emily Dickinson: In this short Life that only lasts an hour How much - how little - is within our power The year begins with the same issues facing us as last year: inflation, interest rates, and a...
Keep It Simple, Santa.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! But it can also be the most expensive, and if you’re not careful, your finances can easily get blown off track.
Starting a chain of events
Paper chains are a fun holiday decoration you’ll begin to see everywhere this time of year. Swinging from doorways and wrapped around trees, each time I see one, I can’t help but notice their simplicity and aesthetic variety.
Take the 1-foot journey this holiday season
As Thanksgiving ushers in a joyful time of family road trips and travel, remember amid all the busy-ness as you’re reconnecting with loved ones far and wide, that oftentimes the longest journey you’ll take is the 12 or so inches from your head to your heart.
Post-election: The coast is never clear
Elections ― whether national, local, primary, or midterm ― frequently result in changes that have a direct impact on your finances, and this one is no different.
How to fall back without missing a beat 🕝
Are you planning on sleeping away the extra hour you gain during daylight saving time this weekend? If so, you’ve made a fantastic choice.
Treat [don’t trick] yourself
With Halloween right around the corner, I wanted to share some articles that I thought you’d enjoy — a mix of timely information with some fun reads.
Market Whiplash: How to Brace Yourself
The past few weeks have been marked by stock market swings and more rising costs as many so-called experts try to be the first to predict which way the economy will turn. Recession? Where? When?
Only 5 paychecks ’till Dec. 25 — start budgeting now
While many are only getting started planning for what spooky creature they’ll dress up as for Halloween this year, what’s more frightening for the cost-conscious is that there are only 5 paychecks left before the holidays.