Tag Archives: personal finances

My Peace Of Mind Is My Wealth, However I Define It

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Sharon O'Day • 44 Comments

Wealth means something different for each of us. For me it used to mean making millions. Today it means having peace of mind. What does it mean for you? Continue Reading

Managing Money: When Less Is More

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Sharon O'Day • 39 Comments

Managing money may call for doing things we’d rather not have to do. Some may be what’s needed to get out of a mess, some just to retire in peace! Continue Reading

Obsessing Over Money: The Truth About What If

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Sharon O'Day • 47 Comments

If you’re obsessing over money, chances are you’re dealing with all sorts of unnecessary What If concerns. Here’s how to stop doing that right now! Continue Reading

Death and Finances: Not Always a Pretty Picture

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Sharon O'Day • 33 Comments

Death and finances: as much as we don’t want to think of it, finances inevitably play a role when we’re going through the death of a loved one. Who’s ready? Continue Reading

Peace of Mind: The New Drug of Choice

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Sharon O'Day • 32 Comments

Peace of mind. Sounds lame. But once you’ve tasted it, you’ll do whatever you can to stay in that place. Problem is, few people even know it’s their goal. Continue Reading

Where Kids Get Their Money Messages

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Sharon O'Day • 19 Comments

The money messages we get as kids come from what we see and hear. What ones do you think you got … and what ones are you passing on to your children? Continue Reading

Business Is Not Kabuki Theater

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Sharon O'Day • 15 Comments

Some hide behind kabuki makeup. Others behind busy-ness. But if your business isn’t a real business, do yourself a favor: go get a job. Continue Reading

Personal Responsibility Is Dead

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Sharon O'Day • 27 Comments

Personal responsibility is now a hackneyed phrase that has lost its meaning. With today’s fast-paced changes and uncertainty, it’s time for something new. Continue Reading

Financial Thoughts Before You Pull Any Lever

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Sharon O'Day • 48 Comments

These financial thoughts should be front and center, whenever you pull the lever in a voting booth. No politics here. Just which numbers matter most. Continue Reading

Financial Security: Getting Off the Hamster Wheel

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Sharon O'Day • 33 Comments

Financial security may mean getting off the hamster wheel. But what if you’re not even aware that you’re on one? Time to take a closer look … Continue Reading