Most folks who are financially successful learn how to use the power of compounding to their advantage. By starting to save and invest early, making consistent contributions, and sticking to their plan, folks can build wealth over time on their way to retirement. In...
The best habits often have applications in many different aspects of life. We certainly feel that's true about our Life-Centered Financial Planning Process! The transition to retirement is going to bring many changes, including how you feel about the relationship...
During the holidays our thoughts turn to the many blessings that enrich our lives. But gratitude shouldn't just be something we share annually around a big dinner table. That's especially true for parents who want to teach their children the difference between wants...
Moving to the proverbial beachfront condo or gated golf and tennis community are still popular retirement goals. Many seniors also plan to relocate to be closer to friends and family, to immerse themselves in their interests and hobbies, or to shake up their...
You've been working towards this moment for decades. But have you really prepared for it? Once the countdown is over and you've left your retirement party, the reality of retirement is going to set in. And many new retirees are surprised by the waves of emotions they...
What is your Money For? Financial security and comfortable living are very important. But if you aren't making purposeful investments in the things that matter most, you might find yourself surrounded by stuff that doesn't bring you any joy and money that just earns...
Kids often know a lot more about what's going on in the world than we realize, even if they don't have a handle on all the details. Any child old enough to log onto YouTube has probably seen a few eyegrabbing video thumbnails or headlines about the economy in the past...
Many Millennials and Gen Xers are part of a new cohort: "the sandwich generation." Due to a series of societal shifts, approximately 2.5 million U.S. adults find themselves sandwiched between taking care of their children and taking care of their aging parents. That's...
In his classic business book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People," Stephen Covey encourage folks to draw strong distinctions between "Circles of Concern," "Circles of Influence,” and "Circles of Control." You might be feeling like 2025 is already filling up your...
Swedish "death cleaning" has gained popularity in recent years among folks who need some added structure to guide their spring cleaning. The idea is to approach decluttering with mindfulness about the mess you could leave behind for your loved ones if you don't get...