I have no plans of allowing my son to have a cell phone until he’s old enough to drive. I just don’t. Part of my aversion toward children, tweens and young teens carrying cell phones stems from my years of teaching and the fact that I would really like to avoid adding another distraction to … Read more

If the idea of investing makes your eyes glaze over because all you can think about is confusing charts, risky stock tips, and market crashes, you’re not alone. The stock market can feel intimidating, especially when you’re new to managing your money. But here’s the truth: it’s not the only way to grow your wealth. … Read more

Have you ever had one of those years where the math just didn’t math? The income didn’t stretch far enough, the bills piled up, and unexpected expenses hit you out of nowhere? I’ve been there too. And if you’ve found yourself trying to recover from a rough financial season, I want you to know this: … Read more

Many of us could use the advice of a financial advisor when it comes to areas like investing, consolidating debt, and planning for retirement. Some of us need more than financial knowledge or advice that only addresses the number side of the equation though. We also need help addressing our emotional relationship with money. This … Read more

Have you ever wondered why so few of us succeed? We always hear about those people that came up with a simple idea and made millions but most of us react with “Oh well, all the simple ideas are gone by now.” What’s ironic is that usually every few months, we hear about another idea … Read more

My entire family got involved when I first considered buying a house, since I have the luck of being related to real estate agents, investors, and other experts that are more than happy to give advice about buying a property — even before I ask. The first thing they asked me was exactly how long … Read more

Let’s talk about the real things that keep us stuck financially. Not just overspending. Not just low income. But the beliefs, the deeply rooted stories we tell ourselves about money. I had to unlearn a lot of toxic money beliefs to get where I am today. At one point, I believed I wasn’t good with … Read more

One of the scariest financial situations to be in is living paycheck to paycheck. Unfortunately, too many people are in this predicament. According to a study done by LendingClub and PYMNTS.com, 64% of Americans live from paycheck to paycheck. What’s even more surprising is that almost half of Americans who earn more than $100,000 live … Read more

If I only had $100 to invest, where would I start? This is one of my favorite questions because it’s so real and relatable. You don’t need thousands of dollars to begin investing. You just need to start where you are, with what you have. So today I’m walking you through exactly what I would … Read more

We’ve all heard that “money can’t buy happiness,” and by now many of us are aware of a recent study that showed that, when you earn more than $75,000 a year your levels of happiness don’t increase very much. While you probably won’t find lasting happiness based entirely on how much money you manage to … Read more