For those of us in our 50s and beyond who are wondering how we’re going to finance the rest of our lives, the question is: what is the ‘anchor’ we’re holding onto that won’t let us make the changes we know are needed in order to ‘survive’ and even thrive?
A quiet conversation over good food and good wine sometimes results in surprises. How surprised was I when a good friend told me she had never budgeted?
Some people think we’ve turned the corner and the American economy is on its way back up. Some don’t.
But whether it has or hasn’t, there’s one piece of money advice I’d like to share that will help each of us take control of our finances for the future.
In writing my book that gives money advice [...]
Rumor has it you’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with. Let’s assume that’s so. Do this little exercise and see if your best friends are pulling you up or pulling you down …
When women define what financial freedom means to them, one word that pops up often is “enough.” Not “abundance” … not “being a millionaire.” They want to have enough … plus a little bit. Hmmmm…
While discussing personal finances is taboo in the U.S., holding feelings inside and letting bad news fester just makes things worse. Find someone you can talk to comfortably about the situation in order to de-fang it.
How do you react to bad financial news? By sticking your head in the sand? Or by trying to figure out what’s causing the problem in the first place. Let’s look at how you answer the question “Now what?”
I’m a huge believer in the Power of Being ‘Time Neutral’. I discovered the concept as I was getting my life back in order after my financial tsunami. And nobody seems to talk about it …