Changes Ahead: How Our Financial Priorities Shift

Changes Ahead: How Our Financial Priorities Shift

It would be nice to think that you could create a “set it and forget it” plan to manage your finances. And while something like that might work well for a while, it’s not sustainable in the long term. You’ll probably experience several changes in your income,...
Appreciating Where You Are Right Now

Appreciating Where You Are Right Now

Managing your money well is a never-ending process. There’s always something new to learn and ways you can improve. It’s important to listen to new viewpoints and make modifications to your financial goals and budget.  But balance is also important. Sometimes, the...
The Problem With Future Thinking

The Problem With Future Thinking

Financial planning often centers on the future: preparing to buy a home, having children, handling an emergency, or retiring. That sort of future thinking is extremely important when it comes to your big-picture financial plans. But too much future thinking can...
How to Negotiate a Higher Salary for a New Job

How to Negotiate a Higher Salary for a New Job

So you’ve decided it’s time to get a new job. You’ve emailed hundreds of copies of your resume, filled out thousands of fields in online applications, and memorized the protocols for Zoom interviews. All your hard work paid off and you finally have it — a job offer....
Enjoying a Guilt-Free Holiday

Enjoying a Guilt-Free Holiday

The holiday season is a wonderful time to enjoy special experiences and give gifts, but it can also be a time when you struggle with financial guilt. For many people, the holiday season brings on lots of strong feelings about money.  You may feel stressed about not...