The holiday season is in full swing and with that comes the joyous music, sweet smells of delicious food, and precious family time. The holidays are a great time to relax and prepare for the New Year. However, this time of year has also turned into a consumerist frenzy, with many people stressing about money, running […]
The surveys are in, and although holiday shoppers plan to spend roughly 5% more than last year, the money they spend will be more strictly spent on gifts for others, and not gifts for themselves (a fact that retailers count on for high-ticket items). Although more people are shopping early to more accurately budget their spending, […]
“If I only had more money… I’d be happier.” “I wouldn’t be in such a bind.” “I could buy all the things my heart desired.” And the list goes on. It’s true: money can wash away your financial woes if used properly, but there are a number of other issues it simply can’t solve. What […]
Have you ever spent hours working on your finances and spending plan, only to come up short month after month? Following a budget isn’t as simple as it seems; if it were, everyone would have one and live within their means. The key to developing a workable spending plan is identifying and eliminating the loopholes […]
Whether or not you realize it, what you do on a daily basis forms the core of who you are and how successful you are in life. Recently, I read an article listing the routines of top CEOs, world leaders, stars, and other notable figures. What I found interesting was the fact that no two […]
If you haven’t yet been nominated for the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, chances are you will be soon. This challenge, which went viral in June 2014, has raised more than 40 million dollars for ALS research. (ALS is a disease of the nervous system more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.) The spread of ALS […]
