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 [...]
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 …
What role your money plays in your life is entirely up to you. No one else. Probably the greatest investment you could make in yourself is understanding this empowering concept.