So many of us fall into the trap of thinking money is evil. We project onto a simple piece of paper the power to ruin us. Or alternatively, we dream about having more of it with the expectation that it will fix everything. For our money to get out of control, we need to LET […]
Have you ever asked yourself: “Why can’t I stay on a budget?” “Why did I wait so long to pay that bill?” “Why do my finances feel so out of control?” Don’t worry, you are NOT alone. My women clients often come to me with these frustrations, and I will admit to thinking all of […]
We know how we are SUPPOSED to answer that question: “Of course, money does not buy happiness. The most precious things in life can not be bought.” But then, there’s a little check in our spirit that whispers in a timid voice, “But I sure would be happier if I just had a little more […]
Parenting has compelled me to do and say things I never imagined would be necessary. There was the “We don’t feed our sister dirt,” lesson of 2008, and then 2010’s challenge to think on my feet when my son got the mail and exclaimed with glee, “Look! Someone sent us some little pillows!” They were […]
(Adapted from an article published in TIME.com. Written by Candice McGarvey, CFP® in collaboration with Dr. Christine Carter, author of The Sweet Spot: How to Find Your Groove at Home and at Work.) In a radio interview that went viral this summer, a privileged young woman going by the name of Kim confessed she had blown her […]
