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...
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...
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 we...
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...
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...
It feels like the newness of 2023 is starting to lose its shine already, doesn’t it?Now that the holidays are over and it's back to reality, I wanted to reach out and remind you that I’m just a click or phone call away, here to encourage you as you prepare to navigate...
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...
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...
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.
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.