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.
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.
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.