“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...
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...