Let’s face it, talking about money can be described as anything from difficult to downright embarrassing. Fifty-six percent of Americans believe talking about finances with other is taboo, …
Discipline Equals Freedom: 7 Steps to Financial Fitness
At the beginning of every year, we all want to get into shape. Both physically and with our finances. We go hard in January. We sign up for the gym. We slash our budget to the bone. We even …
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Surviving Layoffs and Mike Tyson
Everyone knows that famous Mike Tyson quote: Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth. We all love it … until we are the ones getting punched in the face. Twitter made headlines …
Mind the Gap
Retirement is supposed to be the light at the end of the tunnel, but how do we get the goal posts to stop moving? With markets continuing to roller coaster, one of the big questions keeping people …
Turtles, Daredevils and Double Dutch Fails
Why time in the market is better than market timing. Recession and down markets create two types of investors: Turtles and Daredevils. Turtles cover their head, hide in their shell, and wait for …
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The “R” word: 5 Ways to Recession-Proof Your Life
Today, I’m going to talk about a topic that most financial folks avoid like the plague. Yes, we are going to talk about the “R" word: Recession. I know I know, just hearing that word makes the …
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A List, a Recipe, and a Plan: Why Your Financial Strategy Requires a Supermarket Sweep
How many times have you rushed to the grocery store without a list? There you are, aimlessly wandering the aisle, tossing potato chips and cookies into your cart. You spent too much. You bought …
5 Things Young Investors Need To Know About Inflation
Inflation is a strange conundrum for most young investors. I mean, we hear the word a lot. We probably see it at the grocery store. But in terms of how it really impacts us, our lives, and our …
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Six Things You Can’t Afford to Forget When It Comes to Year-end Financial Planning
As we head toward the end of 2021, but before we try to murmur through the lyrics of Auld Lang Syne now is the time to wrap up your finances and begin thinking about the year ahead. Here are six …
Baby on Board: 4 Money Tips to Expect When You’re Expecting
We all remember the old nursery rhyme: First comes …
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