When was the last time you organized a space in your home? Did you feel euphoria once it was complete? Most likely, you felt a sense of accomplishment and a little happier. Having an organized space can save you time and make life feel much easier. Organizing your finances can have a similar effect on…
Life has a funny way of working, doesn’t it? Sometimes things fall right into place, while other times even a well thought out plan can’t prepare you for the many curve balls thrown your way. Good, bad, or ugly, life events impact your finances in big ways. Here are a few life events that can…
Everyone dreams about the day they will hop on the back of a magical unicorn and ride off into the golden sunset with the love of their life. Well, not everyone dreams about a magical unicorn, but almost everyone desires someone to share their life with. The idea of marriage is meant to give us…
Retirement is a big life change! With any life change comes a lot questions and concerns. If you’re starting your transition into retirement, here are 6 questions you should ask before you put in your final two weeks’ notice. How will you spend your time? Once you retire, you’re no longer obligated to be…
It used to be that only fearless entrepreneurs took the leap into self-employment. But more and more Americans are getting the itch to venture into the unknown. In fact, 27 million Americans will leave the traditional workforce by 2020. This warrants the question, how will these Americans create a self-employment retirement plan without a traditional…
Isn’t it funny how we will spend money on the most frivolous things, yet when it comes to spending money on things to improve our well-being, we run in the opposite direction? From eating out 4 days a week to unreturned items collecting dust in our closest, many Americans choose to throw away their hard-earned…
You may assume financial advisors and financial planners are one and the same, but that’s far from the truth. So, what’s the difference between financial advisors and financial planners and how do you know which one is right for you? What is a financial advisor? A financial advisor is a financial professional that manages…
When you dream about your retirement, what comes to mind? Do you envision yourself on the beach with a frozen cocktail in your hand? Or maybe you picture yourself jet setting around the world with your spouse. Your image of retirement may sound sublime, however, there are a few things no one tells you about…
Did you know 56% of women allow their husbands to make the key financial decisions in their household? This statistic suggests many women choose antiquated habits because of their lack of financial confidence. But, what if there was a retirement guide for women that could help you feel financially adequate to your male counterpart? Would…
You love your children and want to protect them from the big bad world of finance. It can be “rough and tough, and blow your house down” scary out there. You’ve provided for them for years and want to shelter them from all the financial mistakes and struggles you went through. As your adult children…