Nothing quite compares to the feeling of freedom – true freedom. And every year, celebrating the Fourth of July serves to remind us of our hard-earned freedoms as Americans, and most importantly, that independence is worth fighting for. Have you considered that...
The headlines last week declared that we’re now in a technical bull market. Not expected, considering the dual challenges of inflation and higher interest rates. Will it last, and is it possible to predict when markets will rise or fall? The simple answer is no.Of...
June is prime season for weddings and engagements, but Signet Jewelers shared some surprising news last week: The U.S.’s largest jewelry retailer is reporting a decline in sales of engagement rings because, it said, singles who were stuck at home during lockdowns...
You’ve likely heard the adage that to be healthy, you should walk at least 10,000 steps a day. But have you ever questioned how that rule came about? It turns out the origin of the 10,000-step goal is not health-based or scientific at all. Back in the 1960s, a...
The federal government and the average consumer have more in common than you might think.As you may have read recently, the U.S. is grappling with how to address its growing debt, and this spring we’re watching that total come dangerously close to hitting the debt...
Late May and June mark the beginning of graduation and wedding season. We celebrate these occasions for multiple reasons, but one of the main ones is that they mark the transition to a new phase of life. Whether you have a graduate or newlywed in your life or not,...
What’s your magic number?Everyone has one.For some, it’s a salary or net worth you aspire to achieve, or for others, it’s a wellness goal or status symbol that lets everyone know “you finally made it” in your pursuit of happiness. The thought process sometimes goes...
Mothers are notorious multitaskers known for their ability to juggle a million things at once. Yet when it comes to money matters, multitasking might not be the best approach. In fact, it could be holding you back. Just like multitasking can lead to stress and...
Have you noticed: Our lives are constantly bombarded with drama. Whether it makes headlines like the collapse of First Republic Bank earlier this week or is portrayed in TV dramas like the ultra-high net worth thriller “Succession,” these stories grab our attention...
If you’re feeling fatigued from the grind and the seemingly never-ending decisions that pop up each day, you’re not alone. This time of year especially, decision fatigue can start to rattle your wellbeing.Decision fatigue is the theory that in a stressful season, a...