Many of us read financial websites most days of the week, if not every single day. Let’s face it, people like us care about money. We spend so much time thinking and reading about money matters that we sometimes know how a particular article will be structured as soon as we finish reading the title. We feel that [...]
Years ago, I had an elderly patient I loved to visit. She had a huge personality, a quick mind (and tongue), and a sense of humor that would leave you gasping for air. She was just one of those people that others loved to spend time with. She also had the worst case of diabetes [...]
When the economy is down, or when you are struggling a bit with your finances, it can be tempting to let that negativity permeate your life — and it can result in even worse finances. Often, a downward spiral affects a number of areas of your life, and that can spill over and make your [...]
You’re not alone if you sometimes feel like you’re just going through the motions. We all sometimes feel dispirited and unmotivated; it’s just that some of us are better at re-finding our enthusiasm than others. I know I’m not the only one who has a stash of wise quotes, like Warren Buffett, filed away for [...]
One of the issues that can get in the way of a solid financial future is ignorance of your own motivations. Many of us are not used to self examination, especially when it comes to finances. This is because we often think of our money as something that comes in, and then is saved and [...]
Like so many things in life, setting money aside as savings is a habit that needs to be developed. If you want to see your nest egg grow, you need to do what you can to encourage a savings habit. Setting money aside needs to become a way of life, instead of some sort of [...]
