Values and goals are different for each family. And when trying to balance competing priorities of saving vs. spending, it is challenging to get it right. You may wonder how much to save per paycheck or if there’s a savings rule of thumb by age.
Read MoreThere are so many people who feel as though they will never get out from beneath all their debt. If this is you, I understand how you feel. I’ve had to sit with those feelings at times. But sitting inside that negative emotional space for too long can cause us to freeze, which leads to inaction… and can eventually lead to even more debt. So, I want to take this highly emotional topic and look at it objectively, from a higher-level perspective. My focus in this article will be to break down some preconceived notions about debt and give you some tips on managing debt.
Read MoreLearning to manage finances in a healthy way is an essential part of adult life. Yet, many children learn little to nothing about money in school growing up. This is why it's so important that parents take the time to teach their kids valuable money habits that will stick with them throughout their lives.
Attending the funeral mass really got me thinking about life and death. We all know we will die someday, but we don’t know when. Without getting too morbid or philosophical, let’s focus on a tangible financial question related to the circle of life: How do you live life to the fullest while saving for the future?
Read MoreWhatever your personal finance journey, there are going to be times in your life when you make a mistake. You chose one path and it doesn’t turn out the way you hoped. Learn from my biggest three financial missteps.
Read MoreWhen we run our home like an all-inclusive resort - where food is magically replenished and broken toys and lost cell phones are replaced - kids cannot learn to value money.
Resorts are a lovely reprieve from the real world but they are not preparation for the real world.
Getting good grades is important, but your teen might be missing out on valuable life lessons if they don’t have a job in high school. Being the most prepared for college means having a well-balanced life, and not focusing too much on studies. It’s important for your teen to flesh out other parts of their life such as recreation and gaining job experience. Here are five reasons why getting a job will help prepare your teen for college.
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