by Cady North | Feb 3, 2016 | Financial Planning, Saving
I read a recent article that said most American’s (63% of us!) can’t handle a surprise $500 expense. That number shocked and saddened me, and it’s much higher than I would’ve expected. There are a few reasons I think this happens to people. First, overspending and...
by Cady North | Jan 20, 2016 | Financial Planning, Investing, Saving
I recently finished Carl Richards’ new book called “The One-Page Financial Plan,” and it was so clearly written that it inspired me to write up a summary. Many of the people I work with are entrepreneurs or want to create a side business one day. They often like to...
by Cady North | Jan 6, 2016 | Investing, Retirement, Saving
How high will interest rates go this year? How will it impact my portfolio? What’s happening with China’s market volatility? Is another bear market around the corner? These are all the questions the media wants you to keep pondering so you’ll click more...
by Cady North | Dec 28, 2015 | Saving
It’s that dead week between Christmas and New Years. You’ve been to all the holiday parties and ate all the food. Maybe you spent more money than you wanted on travel or gifts. It’s a little to early to put New Year’s resolutions in motion,...
by Cady North | Dec 9, 2015 | Saving
Financial planning isn’t all about saving more and planning for a cushy early retirement. There’s a lot to cover long before you arrive at retirement age. In their 20s and 30s, many of my clients want help learning about the smart use of debt....
by Cady North | Dec 2, 2015 | Saving
It’s sometimes hard to ask for what we truly want in a negotiation because we fear rejection. There’s also a common misconception that we have move outside our comfort zone to “play hardball” in order to get what we want. Negotiation involves a bit of art, but there...
