It hardly bears repeating, but money is emotional! No matter how hard we try, we inevitably move from scanning spreadsheets to stressing about security, survival, self-worth, and status. So when something goes wrong, a job loss, a business failure, a debt spiral, or a traumatic period of being “flat broke” — the impact isn’t just...Continue reading
When was the last time you just… stopped? Not to check your phone. Not to plan your next move. Not to squeeze in one more errand or scan your to-do list. Just… stopped. Stillness can feel foreign these days, like something reserved for a retreat or a rare weekend escape. But more than ever, stillness...Continue reading
Have you ever set a goal, or set of goals for yourself? And… when life changed and those goals were no longer relevant or attainable, what did you do? One of the most underrated challenges in financial and life planning isn’t setting goals… it’s managing them when life changes! We’re often told to set smart,...Continue reading
A cancer diagnosis is more than a medical event. It touches every part of life; physically, emotionally, spiritually, relationally… and financially. No one wants to think about money when facing something as deeply personal and life-altering as this. But the financial implications of cancer are very real, and often, they catch people off guard. The...Continue reading
Wealth doesn’t happen in a moment. It’s easy to think otherwise when social media is filled with crypto booms, overnight stock picks, and stories of windfalls that seem to turn ordinary people into millionaires. But behind most real, lasting wealth is something far less flashy: time, patience, and consistency. In his book Stocks for the...Continue reading
Is it tough to talk about retirement because we haven’t saved enough… or because we’re not comfortable with getting older? It’s an insightful question and helps us begin to understand why so many people delay the conversation altogether. Retirement hesitancy sits on two sides of the same coin: financial readiness and emotional readiness. On the...Continue reading
When most people hear the word “Will,” they think of paperwork, lawyers, or uncomfortable conversations about money. But a Will isn’t just a legal document. It’s an emotional anchor and a way of caring for the people you love most when you’re no longer able to. A Will says: “I thought about you. I prepared...Continue reading
A man once asked a gardener: “Why do your plants grow so well?” The gardener smiled and said: “I don’t force them to grow. I simply remove what’s holding them back.” It’s a gentle reminder that growth, in life, in relationships, and in our finances, doesn’t come from pushing harder and harder, as though sheer...Continue reading
Have you ever thought: “I just feel better when I know every cent is accounted for,” or “If things are chaotic at home or at work, at least I can control my spending.” At first glance, that sounds healthy, being on top of your finances is a good thing, right? Yes… and no. There’s a...Continue reading
When we talk about money, we often slip into the language of control: budgets, targets, forecasts, plans. It’s comforting to believe that if we just work hard enough at managing things, we can shape life exactly as we want it. And to some extent, that’s true. Being intentional and disciplined with money does create opportunities...Continue reading