Ignorance is bliss, until it’s not.
There are some situations in life where ignorance is truly bliss. One personal example is from my step-sister who is mentally and physically challenged. She has multiple issues that plague her …
Greatest Pet Peeve About Your Spouse? — Guest Blog
A good friend of mine, who is also a financial planner, wrote a great blog about 5 guidelines to use when it comes to talking about money in marriages. My …
Use Other People’s Money
Have you ever heard the financial advice phrase “use other people’s money”? If you have done just a little research into the financial world you have probably heard the phrase before. …
Temptations: avoiding them is key to financial success
Temptations are everywhere. It has become almost impossible to avoid advertisements that try to tempt you into buying. Even our homes are not safe from the assault. There isn’t any …
Budgeting for a New Baby: Tips for Your Growing Family
Congratulations! You have recently found out that you have a baby on the way. This is a very exciting time with a wide range of emotions. You are about to …
Increase in Income? Top Ways to Budget the Money Responsibly
An increase of household income is something that should be celebrated! Especially if you’ve recently been promoted. Congrats! Aside from popping the champagne, it’s also the best time to rethink …
Using The Wrong Tool To Solve The Problem
Our smartphones are a fantastic tool. I use it daily for so many things. It would be easy to say that my entire life is on my smartphone. Google …
The Importance of a Financial Meeting
Meetings, meetings, meetings. All we have are meetings! Ever feel like your life is nothing but a meeting? I know I have. Often times, meetings can feel like a complete …
Focus On What You Can Control
In a world that often times feels out of control, technology has increased a sense of being in control. Smartphones have become the center of our lives in many ways. …
2017: Make Your Financial Goals Count
New Years is a great time to pause and reflect on the past year and all of the experiences, triumphs, and defeats we underwent in the span of 12 short …