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What is the true value of money? This seems like an academic question doesn’t it? One I could answer with a two-second Google search, but somehow I don’t think Google will provide the answer I’m looking for. The Value of Money: Purchasing Power Over the years I’ve valued money for many different reasons. When I … Read more
As a child, my best friend and I spent a warm, summer afternoon chasing the wind. One particularly gusty day we snuck into our rooms, grabbed the top sheets from our beds, and raced towards my parent’s backyard. We stood atop the grassy hill just behind my house and waited for the wind to blow. … Read more
Yesterday I opened my inbox and found an email with the subject line “Selfish Husband” waiting for me. “My husband is selfish, selfish, selfish,” the email began. “He says, his money is his.” All My Husband Cares About is Money “I just read your post about family financial meetings,” it continued. “Your family meeting sounds like a … Read more
Where do you go when you need to talk about money? Do you have a money mentor in your life? A trusted source who can listen to your financial questions and provide you with monetary guidance. It doesn’t matter if you are financially savvy or have no idea how to manage your money. We all … Read more
Most of us are searching for more in this life. We strive for more money, more accolades and more possessions. We are conditioned to believe that more is better, but is that always the case? What if we flipped this idea on its head? What if we cut items out of our lives rather than … Read more
When you think about emotional attachments what do you picture? What do you feel connected to? What would make you feel a deep sense of loss if it went away? Emotional attachments are a normal part of any close relationship. When you love someone you don’t want to lose them. It makes sense to … Read more
“Is this the life you planned?” a friend recently asked. “What do you mean,” I responded. “Did you think your life would turn out this way,” she continued. “Does it look anything like the life you dreamed about when you were a kid?” I opened my mouth to speak, but my friend didn’t wait to … Read more
What is your definition of enough? Do you have a roof over your head and food in your pantry? Is that enough? If not, how much more would you need to be content? Have you ever thought about it? Most of us don’t. Isn’t it strange that we spend our whole lives searching for more, yet we … Read more
Have you ever wished for a pause button in life that could provide the necessary time and space for you to stop and relax? A month or so ago our lives were coasting on autopilot. Many of us were caught in an endless loop of never-ending activities: wake, shower, eat, drive, work, drive, eat, sleep … Read more
I’ve never lived through a pandemic before, but I have lived through a recession. In 2008 I watched the value of my home and investments drop like a rock. A few short years later I lost my job. I don’t know if we are heading for a recession, but here is my advice on how … Read more