I discuss personal finances with many people. And the more people I talk to, the deeper we dive into their personal situation, the more I dig through the reasons why they aren’t saving more, the more I’m convinced that many people’s problem of not getting ahead is not that they are dissatisfied with how fast […]
A “normal job” usually meant working in a cubicle 5 days a week from 9-to-5. But times have definitely changed. The pandemic turned most office positions into work-from-home jobs. But that’s not what I’m talking about today. Even before the pandemic started, many companies started embracing the power of a remote workforce with all the […]
There’s no denying that men and women often view financial planning from different perspectives. The reasons are varied – everything from cultural expectations to practical considerations. And while most financial advice isn’t gender-specific, it’s clear that ignoring the differences between how men and women plan for their financial futures can put women at a disadvantage. […]
I got a part-time job recently writing for a friend who is building out his website. I was trying to help my friend out, but all I can think of is how much I wish I would’ve found a freelance writing gig on the side sooner. I kid you not, but it’s literally been life-changing. […]
I’m a work-at-home-mom with two kids under the age of four. I’ve been doing the freelancing-from-home gig since my eldest was two months old. And despite nearly four years of evidence to the contrary, I still wake up every single morning believing that today will be the day I cross off every item on my […]
Teaching kids to develop intrinsic motivation can be difficult. Many people resort to paying for effort and performance, but it’s not pleasant to be treated like a universal vending machine where kids put in a completed task and you spit out money. And once they hit the teen years, this connection between money and household […]
