Mindset
Make a Plan for Holiday Shopping
It used to be Black Friday was the kick-off for holiday shopping, but experts are saying 2020 will be a little different. In part to make up for startling deficits created by COVID-19, many retailers say they’re starting their promotions early. That means we’ll be knee-deep in holiday “Buy One, Get One” offers and “Limited…
Read MoreWhy the Election Doesn’t Matter when It Comes to Your Finances
I’m writing this blog at the end of October and our country is knee-deep in ‘election fever’. You can’t escape it, no matter how hard you might try. By the time you are reading this post, the election will be over and we’ll know which candidate is going to be our next President. I think…
Read MoreTwelve Ways to Jump Start Your Emergency Savings (Without Having to Give Anything Up!)
Our grandparents used to call it “Saving For a Rainy Day”. We now call it “An Emergency Fund”. Call it what you like, but everyone has sudden, unexpected and usually unpleasant ‘surprises’ that arise. In our current Coronavirus-induced economic downturn, having an emergency fund is more important than ever. The Federal Reserve estimates that over…
Read MoreRecommended Money Topics to Discuss Before You Get Married
The Money Talk: A Practical, Step-by-Step Guide According to the 2019 Newlywed Report from WeddingWire, 54% of couples have discussed finances to some degree by the time they get engaged. Hopefully, if you and your partner have decided on some form of “happily ever after,” you fall within that statistic. If not, it’s time to…
Read MoreTurning Your Either/Or Dreams into Both/And Plans!
Find the gift amid the challenges. This is one of the things I’ve working on doing throughout my life, but especially since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the US in March. It’s so easy to get caught up in the negative, isn’t it? But I’ve learned over the years, and had an unprecedented opportunity to practice…
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