Do you remember the ING commercials that asked consumers: What’s your number? The idea was that everyone has a “number” that defines how much they need to retire. While it’s absolutely true that you need to set clear retirement savings goals for yourself, it’s also true that you have a “number” right now as a…
In today’s world, there’s a lot of pressure on women to succeed both in the workplace and at home. Yet, when people think of a household with dual-income, people often think of the man in a relationship being the family’s primary breadwinner. A breadwinning woman has a varied of different financial pressures and benefits that…
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) can be an excellent way to grow your wealth. However, like everything with investing, it’s important to understand how they work, and how they fit into your comprehensive financial strategy before moving forward with them. The truth is that RSUs aren’t as cut-and-dry as traditional investing opportunities. They have vesting schedules…
A major financial decision can be a surefire way to completely paralyze us. Even a small financial decision can be intimidating. So, when we’re faced with a major financial decision, the stress compounds. We’re often stuck feeling, well, stuck – and a little trapped. Does this sound like you? If you’re facing a major financial…
Setting boundaries is a key part of living a happy, healthy life. Boundaries can help you to build stronger and more fulfilling relationships, find rest when you need it, protect yourself emotionally and mentally, and grow your self-awareness. One area of our lives that we’re not always great about setting boundaries with is our finances….
Do you ever wonder if you’re on track when it comes to your money? A few weeks ago I published a post about what your net worth should be at 30. The truth is, life at 40 is so much different than life at 30, it’s crazy! A decade can change so much when it…
Maxing out your 401(k) doesn’t mean you’re done saving. Depending on your retirement goals, you may need to go above and beyond maxing out this account. There are so many different ways for you to save for your future goals (while in some cases also continuing to save money on your taxes). If you have…
Do you dream of being a millionaire? Many entrepreneurs and hard-working career professionals have big money goals for themselves. The idea of becoming a millionaire is appealing – but the steps you need to take to get there can be less than clear. Some people might assume that becoming a millionaire isn’t possible without a…
Most Americans have one thing on their minds this time of year: how to make next year even better! Although we may take a moment to look back on the past 12 months and celebrate our big “wins”, it’s still healthy to look ahead toward growth and improvement. One thing you might be thinking about…
There’s a lot of talk in the world of personal finance about the importance of having multiple income streams. On a high level, having multiple streams of income helping you reach your financial goals sounds pretty great. However, it can be tough to know where to start – especially if you’ve only ever worked a…