Freelancing is becoming an increasingly obvious way to bring in a little (or a lot of) extra money. Most of us have the basic tools we need to work remotely. And technology has made freelancing a lot easier than it once was. There are countless sites and apps dedicated to putting potential freelancers in contact […]
I know it’s unpopular to say so in some circles, but yes, money can buy happiness. Certainly, as my mom’s experience of poverty early in her life taught her, having less money than you need buys misery. Then there’s that research people love to bandy about, that they claim proved happiness stops increasing once you […]
One of my favorite websites is despair.com. You know those slick motivational posters big companies love hanging on their office walls? Like “Teamwork” or “Success”? Well, Despair sells products that mock those posters. Their website says: “MOTIVATIONAL PRODUCTS DON’T WORK. BUT OUR DEMOTIVATOR® PRODUCTS DON’T WORK EVEN BETTER.” Gotta love it! One of their funnier […]
It was 2017. A new client had a problem with her small business. She was working about as many hours as she wanted but was having a hard time making ends meet, let alone getting ahead. One simple bit of coaching I gave her would make a huge difference, but she took months before adopting […]
Are you a female entrepreneur? A financial advisor who specializes in serving women business owners can help you make smarter money moves to build a more successful and profitable business. You’ll likely find dozens of financial advisors in your community well-suited to help you reach your personal financial goals. But it may be more difficult […]
If there’s anything we learned in 2021 when it comes to investing in stocks, bonds, and real estate, it’s that yet again, the markets can prove to be unpredictable, defy logic and offer surprises around every corner. Sometimes we can correctly anticipate what’s coming based on our past investing experience. Other times, we’re reminded no […]
The year was 1955. My parents were buying their ever first home. My then-28-year-old mom pushed my then 31-year-old dad into taking on far more debt than he was comfortable with – their mortgage payments ate up half their income! To say things were tight would be an understatement. My oldest sister tells stories of […]
I’ve been (re) reading Your Money Or Your Life, by Joe Dominguez and Vicki Robin, and I’m glad I did, as is often the case, when you re-read a book that you read at an earlier life stage. I’m a different person now, and I understand some of the concepts in the book differently. Here […]
Most of us spend too much during the holidays, and most of us finish them feeling more stressed than we went into them. We tell ourselves it’s inevitable, but it’s really not. Being aware of why we over-spend can be the first step towards sticking to a sensible holiday budget. Here are ten reasons we […]