Home buying is an emotionally loaded decision. The irony of it is, people often spend far more time planning vacations than they do on the decision process for choosing a home. It’s so tempting for this major life decision to be fully based in feelings, not...
The work environment that our parents and grandparents once knew does not really exist anymore. The economy is ever-changing, and the Internet Age has seen rapid developments that have revolutionized the way we experience work. The nature of our work will continue to...
Most financial advisors will tell you a variation of the same principle: in order to be financially successful, you need to make your money work for you. It sounds simple enough, but many people continue to chase money, working hard for every last dime, and then get...
We all have a struggle going on in our brains for energy, resources and time. We have our current self needs (like fun, food, and shelter) and we have the future self needs (such as fulfillment, big dreams and eventually retirement). It can be difficult to strike a...
Most people agree that saving a portion of your paycheck for retirement is a good idea. After all, no one wants to extend their working life or re-enter the workforce as a senior citizen. But how much SHOULD you save? This question is hotly debated, and at the center...
And now for some good news. I read this year’s tax refund survey results from GoBankingRates.com, and according to their study most people plan to use their refund for either paying down debt or ratcheting up their savings. My financial planner brain says,...
