Let’s see a show of hands from those who have questions about repaying their student loans. 🙋♀️🙋♂️ More than three years after federal student loan repayments were paused, the clock is restarting. This resumption is a big deal on multiple fronts. First, it affects...
Imagine if life came with a financial "eureka" moment, the tipping point where all your monetary decisions remarkably fall into alignment with your aspirations. According to the WSJ article below, that is most likely to happen around age 53. Surprised at that number?...
Mother Nature has spoken, and she's not holding back. With Hurricane Hilary hitting the West Coast, wildfires across Canada, and recent devastation on the island of Maui, the news this week reminds us of the urgent need to prepare for the worst. These types of events...
Has your wallet felt lighter lately without even having to open it?The ease of tap and touchless payments is transforming the way we spend, but beware – the convenience may be costing you your long-term goals. This month, as back-to-school shopping, fairs, festivals,...
A strong job market and consumer spending fueled rapid-rise inflation, which set off alarm bells for the Fed, which in turn ratcheted up interest rates to stem inflation’s tide. Many felt the pain of that in rising mortgage payments and growing credit card bills. Then talk about a potential recession grew.
As we enter back-to-school season, now is a great time to brush up on your language skills. How fluent are you in money? The Entrepreneur article below has some interesting insights. Just like spoken languages, your money language shapes the perceptions, motivations,...
Halfway through 2023, I think we can all agree that it’s been a year of unpredictability. But we’re in the height of summer; markets are soaring, and inflation is falling. Does this mean that recession talk is in the rearview mirror?It’s tempting to put your faith in...
Amidst the scorching summer days, let's take a moment to check your financial temperature.Just as monitoring your body temperature can help detect disease or sickness, so can monitoring these 3 factors in your financial wellness:Net incomeCash reserveRevenue...
“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all." — Helen KellerHave you been feeling a little midsummer malaise?When the same-old routines dominate your life, it's essential to find ways to break free and embark on journeys that truly excite you. This week, I...
Summer is now in full swing, what are your plans? For many of us, we want to do it all; spend time at the cottage, the beach, and community events. Host cookouts for family and friends. Travel to new places, see all the blockbuster movies, the list goes on and...