Having versus Being
Do you confuse your needs with your wants? Have you caught yourself thinking that you “need a vacation” or “need to try a pumpkin latte”? If yes, your sense of entitlement may be making you lose sight of what you really need versus what you want. So, where does a sense of entitlement come from? […]
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.
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 […]
What You Need to Know About Credit
Financial advice and credit advice are not always the same. Financially, it might make sense to transfer a high interest credit card balance to a 0% APR credit card, but this may not make credit sense. Before becoming a financial planner, I knew little about credit other than you needed it to get credit cards […]
How to Be Financially Prepared
The Boy Scouts say, “Always be prepared.” When you become a parent, this takes on a whole new meaning and creates a slew of new found responsibilities. Most of us learn the hard way to have a well-stocked diaper bag and snacks at all times. But we also feel the weight of financial responsibilities we […]