New Year, New Me Crap Again
Every New Year people make resolutions to lose weight, improve their finances and strengthen their relationships. I call it the New Year, New Me Crap. We all want a fresh start with a New Year. However, most people who get... Read More →
How Much Money Is Enough?
How much money is enough? Ah, the age-old question about money. I think most of us would answer there’s never enough. I know I never seem to have enough for all the things I want to do. When I consult... Read More →
Should You Use Your Savings to Pay Off Debt?
Most of us have savings and some debt. From time to time you’ve probably wondered if you should just get rid of the debt by using some or all of your savings. First, everyone’s situation is a little different. Each... Read More →
Retirement Savings Strategies for The Self Employed
When small-business owners ask me how they should save for retirement, I tell them they don’t need to worry about it – if they like the taste of cat food. If they don’t? In that case, I have some strategies.... Read More →
3 Simple Steps To Financial Gratitude
September is home to quite a few unique days. On the 28th I hope you’ll celebrate national Ask A Stupid Question Day with me! On a more serious note, September 21st honors World Gratification Day. When I talk to people... Read More →
Sudden Wealth From Retirement?
You made it. You are retired. Your new job will be doing whatever you want! Sounds good, right? Retirement can be a wonderful time. It’s a Life Event that usually happens to each of us at some point. Life Events... Read More →
Delay Retirement, But No Dirty Looks Please
It’s one of the dirtiest looks I get as a financial advisor. Well, maybe not that look. Why would anyone give me the evil eye you ask? I’ve completed a financial plan for an individual or a couple, and we... Read More →
Chaotic, Hectic Life? Get A Plan
“I can’t do financial planning. I have too many things up in the air!” “There’s no way I can even think of financial planning, I have too many irons in the fire!” “I have to wait until”… (insert your own... Read More →
7 Timeless Money Tips for Graduates
When the month of May rolls around I generally think about Mother’s Day, Derby Day, Memorial Day…. You get the picture. This year, I thought more about graduation day. After the last cap is tossed in the air and the celebrations... Read More →
5 Super Simple Ways to Automate Your Savings
In my article The Big Simple Secret to Saving More, I revealed a secret way to save more. The big secret…automate savings. It may sound simple, but I also wanted to follow up and talk about the “how” part of... Read More →