How often have you found that you’ve already spent your annual raise without even thinking about it? It’s so common, 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. Remember...
Here are a list of the most-read blog posts from North Financial this year. Do you work with a full-time fiduciary? As a consumer it can be difficult to tell from marketing information or an advisor’s website if he or she is, in fact a fiduciary at all times when they...
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! Watch my recent video to learn more....
I was featured in two profiles recently that provide some more background about what it’s like to be a female entrepreneur and how I decided to start my own financial planning firm. The first is from the XY Planning Network, which is an association of hundreds...
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. I see it all the time, people come to...
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, asking about some specific...
If the answer to that question differs from how you're spending your time today, you should read this book. It offers a path to a more purposeful and fulfilling life through research and stories from real women who took steps to pursue their dreams. Each chapter has a workbook to help guide your self reflection.