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As you approach retirement—whether it’s in the next few years or still a little further down the road—it’s completely normal to feel a mix of excitement, uncertainty, and maybe even a little anxiety. After spending decades building a career, retirement can feel like both a relief and a big unknown. Read more…
It’s a conversation most of us avoid, but end-of-life planning is something everyone needs to consider—especially as we get older. It’s not just about preparing for the inevitable; it’s about making sure your loved ones are taken care of, that your wishes are honored, and that important decisions don’t have Read more…
Divorce is hard – emotionally, mentally, and yes, financially. The end of a marriage can feel like a storm that hits unexpectedly, leaving your financial life in shambles, with a tangled mess of joint accounts, debts, and assets to untangle. But just like any difficult situation, the key to navigating a Read more…
77% of Americans report being anxious about their financial situation according to a Mind over Money survey by Capital One and The Decision Lab. To make it real, if you and three friends are having lunch, three of you at the table are anxious about your personal finances. Are you Read more…
One of the greatest threats to your personal finances is inflation. Inflation has likely impacted you personally, especially over the past year. The consumer price index (CPI), a measure of inflation in the U.S., jumped by 8.5% in March, the highest level since December 1981. Inflation is here, but the Read more…
We are in the middle of a fake wealth epidemic People are obsessed with wanting what they cannot afford. We have become a society of instant gratification. Wanting fully loaded vs. what we can afford. Buy it now, and pay it off over time. Social media, Hollywood and even those Read more…
These days, most households have at least two cars. This has largely been driven by the increase of dual-income families over the past several decades. But, for some people, the recent rise of work from home arrangements and greater flexibility with how one earns an income brings to question – Read more…
If you’ve ever seen the show ‘Hoarders,’ you’ve experienced the anxiety and horror of the show overall, especially when they start finding the dead animals and feces under the piles of things. One of the things that has always captivated me in particular is the hoarder. The person. How broken Read more…
It is true. I haven’t had a pay raise in 10 years. Am I mad about it? No. The truth of the matter is that I prefer it that way. Before you call me crazy, hear me out. My wife and I have made a conscious choice to not get Read more…
Let’s start with your goals Achieving your personal life goals requires breaking bad habits and making good habits. For me, I figure what’s the point of having achieved financial independence if I’ve got a bunch of baggage to carry along and can’t enjoy it. Am I truly embodying the person Read more…