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3 Things to focus on to stay sane and calm
In the almost 3 weeks of Shelter-In-Place, we have gone from the initial shock to gradual acceptance. These are life changing moments, and it is important that we take the…
Read MoreGiving GenX Women a Voice
Are you a Gen Xer? If you were born between 1965 – 1980, then the answer is Yes, although according to some studies, only 41% of Gen Xers associate themselves…
Read MorePlanning for Kids’ College Education
Most people are probably aware that student loan debt is a huge problem for Americans, but how many people really understand the enormity of it? Here are some stats: According…
Read MorePre-Marital Money Compatibility Conversations
Money and Communication are the two top reasons for divorce. When you combine a difficult subject, like money, with a general lack of communication over a long period of time,…
Read MoreA Post-Divorce Checklist
One of the hardest things in life is going through a divorce. It is emotionally crushing and financially draining. From a financial perspective, getting back on your own feet can…
Read MoreWhy do the things today when you can wait til tomorrow?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I was a good kid! My mom used to brag about the fact that she never needed to harass me about “do your homework first before going out to play”.…
Read MoreFinding the Zen in Weed Pulling
I’ve let it go…. for the last 10 months… Yes, I’ve been ignoring it, thinking “it will be fixed”. Honestly, I even enjoy the aftermath in a self-justifying twisted way.…
Read MoreNewly married couples: How well they can manage their money
contributed by personal finance writer & blogger Amy Nickson Money problems are one of the most popular reasons of divorces taking place in our society. According to the survey, money…
Read MoreWhat Does Currency Exchange Have To Do with a 15-Yr Old?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]My 15-year old daughter surprised me the other day with a conversation about the currency exchange rate and its impact on her life events. Here’s the scoop: She’s a mermaid!…
Read MoreLESSON FROM THE SLOPES
During our Christmas holidays, we spent a week in the French Alps skiing. We are a ski family and I have been skiing for the last 20 years, on and…
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