Can Money Buy Happiness?
Can Money Buy Happiness In the last fifteen years, positive psychology has tried to tackle the question of “can money buy happiness” by studying people’s happiness levels along with changes in income levels. Also known as the “hedonic treadmill” theory, studies show that once your basic needs are met (clothing, shelter, food) that rich people […]
Back to School- Money 101 for Parents
It’s back-to-school time! Take this four month Money 101 for Parents challenge and make the rest of this year count.
Investing in Uncertainty
Three simple steps to help you invest in uncertain times.
Don’t Miss the Journey to Financial Freedom
Is the freedom that money buys worth the sacrifices you make to reach this freedom? “What is important in life is life, and not the result of life.” ~ Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe Setting financial goals and creating your financial plan is all about determining your destination. And if life is about the journey, not […]
Are You Even on the Road to Retirement?
When you are decades away from retirement, it is hard to make retirement saving your #1 financial goal. However, it is likely your largest financial goal and you need to know whether or not you are on track. Here is what you need to know to make sure you are on the right path to retirement.
Crawl Before You Run- Strategies for Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions
As a financial planner, I do a lot of “planning” for my clients all year long. Over the years I have learned what works and doesn’t work for making meaningful changes that stick. For example, cutting things out cold turkey doesn’t work. Long lasting meaningful change needs to be progressive, which means you first need […]
Top 20 ESSENTIAL Financial Tips for Couples
I created the Top 20 ESSENTIAL Financial Tips for Couples that is available for download at Katysong.com . Clink on the link to receive your FREE copy. By following these financial tips, you will create a solid financial foundation as a couple and family. Laying the ground work NOW ensures financial security and stability for years to come.
Back to Basics: Three Tenets of Good Money Management
Let these three tenets of good money management guide your decision making.
Inaugural Blog – Time is Money
“Time is money,” is something I say when I am trying to get my daughter to hurry up and do something. Today she asked me what it meant. I paused and thought for a few moments. I told her it meant that we have a lot to do and have to move quickly to get […]
How to Stop Fighting About Money
Most often newly married couples do not sit down with each other to agree on a new set of guidelines for how to manage and talk about money as a couple. Once you have a baby or a house, what seemed like small differences in spending and saving become amplified and a major source of […]
