As Halloween nears, with its sugary treats and sticky candy, there’s a different kind of stickiness that many Americans are finding themselves in right now – they’re calling it "golden handcuffs."As the low interest rates, higher salaries, and membership discounts...
The recent turbulence in the bond market has once again reminded us of a crucial investment principle: long-term focus is the key to achieving your financial goals. As famed investor Warren Buffet once said, "Benign neglect, bordering on sloth, remains the hallmark of...
What if you lived to be 120 years old? Imagine all the experiences, memories, and milestones you could see. Yet as incredulous as that age sounds, the topic of longevity amid growing technological advances is gaining more traction recently in the news. It raises an...
Did you know that Sept. 28th is Ask a Stupid Question Day? Wait, was that a stupid question? The roots of this day go back to the ’80s when teachers started a national movement to try to get kids to ask more questions in the classroom. The strategy was that by...
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,...