Inflation has got everyone thinking about expenses lately, but what about your income? Did you know that how much you get paid is under your control more than you think? The reason? Taxes. Your stated salary is only one factor that determines your take home pay. ...
I get questions related to how frequently should you check in on various aspects of your finances. It’s normal to want to “over check” things to have a sense of control — but when does it become just a bother? On the flip side, some people may...
My spouse has been on sabbatical for 6 months. He’s a software developer and most recently worked at a biotech company. He worked on blood testing strategies for COVID, among other things and had gotten burned out after working long hours for more than two...
Too many business owners operate their businesses in a reactive way. They allow others to control their schedule and time. They don’t think strategically about building cash buffers and paying themselves a fair salary. They also tend to pour available cash back into...
Personal financial insecurity isn’t always caused by a lack of financial resources it’s more often caused by problems allocating those financial resources. The reason this happens is because we’re not taught to plan ahead and map out where we’re going. So...
The Oxford English Dictionary defines resilience as “the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.” During uncertain times like these we all can stand to build more resilience in our lives and our finances. I know many are wrestling with job...
