
How to Avoid Paycheck Creep (Yes, That’s a Thing)
How often have you found that you’ve already spent your annual raise without even thinking about it? It’s so common that most of the time we don’t even have to think about it, it just happens, and that’s the problem. I call this phenomenon paycheck creep, and it’s preventable with a little planning at the beginning of the year.

Most Read Posts of 2016
Fiduciaries, financial autonomy, business credit cards, and more. Here are a list of the most-read blog posts from North Financial in 2016.
What’s One Key Indicator You Should Track?
I’ve been asked recently, “If there’s one simple thing I could do by the end of the year to put myself on a good financial footing for 2017, what would it be?” The answer is, you should track your net worth! It’s a great indicator that will help you figure out if you’re making progress on the path to financial freedom.

A Little More About Me and Why I Started a Financial Planning Firm
Cady North was featured in two profiles recently that provide some more background about what it’s like to be a female entrepreneur and how she decided to start her own financial planning firm.

How to Face Financial Fears
You have limited numbers of decisions that you can make in a day and most of them get used during the course of your day job. It’s no wonder then, that when it comes to your personal finances things can get a little overwhelming. How can you move past inaction and face your financial fears?

Take a Proactive Approach Avoiding Financial Problems
Some people spend a lifetime trying to solve their financial problems. But what if there was a way to get a head start on avoiding common issues? Dollar Stretcher, a website devoted to helping consumers live better for less, interviewed me for some suggestions.