by Cady North | Nov 12, 2025 | Financial Planning, sabbatical, Saving
Burnout doesn’t just drain your energy—it can shake your sense of purpose, disrupt your routines, and even make you question your financial goals. Some of us may overspend to cope — through meal delivery, car service instead of walking, or “retail...
by Cady North | Jun 1, 2022 | Financial Planning, Retirement, Saving
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. ...
by Cady North | Apr 6, 2022 | Financial Planning, Investing, Retirement, Saving
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...
by Cady North | Mar 9, 2022 | Financial Planning, sabbatical, Saving
My spouse has been on sabbatical for 6 months. He’s a software developer and most recently worked at a biotech company. Burnout took hold after working long hours for more than two years on blood testing products during the COVID crisis. So I encouraged him to...
by Cady North | Sep 7, 2021 | Entrepreneurship, Financial Planning, Retirement, Saving
Too many business owners operate their businesses in a reactive way. They allow others to control their schedule and time. Paying themselves a fair salary or strategically building cash buffers are far from their minds. They also tend to pour available cash back into...
by Cady North | Jul 6, 2021 | Financial Planning, Saving
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...
