We all have a struggle going on in our brains for energy, resources and time. We have our current self needs (like fun, food, and shelter) and we have the future self needs (such as fulfillment, big dreams and eventually retirement). It can be difficult to strike a...
Most people agree that saving a portion of your paycheck for retirement is a good idea. After all, no one wants to extend their working life or re-enter the workforce as a senior citizen. But how much SHOULD you save? This question is hotly debated, and at the center...
And now for some good news. I read this year’s tax refund survey results from GoBankingRates.com, and according to their study most people plan to use their refund for either paying down debt or ratcheting up their savings. My financial planner brain says,...
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....
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.
