Why I Don’t Pay My Kids an Allowance
I love my kids like crazy. Like most parents, I would do absolutely anything for them. As a result, I understand why many parents choose to give an allowance [...]
Using Roblox to Teach Kids About Stocks
My daughter loves playing Roblox. The popular online gaming platform has announced its plans to go public in 2021, so I saw this as an opportunity to teach her [...]
Everyone Should Consider A Reverse Mortgage
What is a reverse mortgage? As explained here, a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) “reverse mortgage” is a way for senior homeowners to access the equity in their house. [...]
Why I Don’t Budget
I have a confession: I don’t budget. I’m not anti-budgeting. In fact, I think someone who tracks their spending has a leg up on the person who doesn’t. But [...]
Financial Risks For Every Business Owner
The pandemic reminded entrepreneurs of the risks associated with owning a business. Although government closure of businesses wasn’t on our radar over the past year, it has given us heightened [...]
Finances In Your 50’s
Your 50’s are a great time to get serious about planning for retirement. By making specific, actionable plans now, you can maximize your retirement goals during these critical years. [...]
Increase Your Income in 3 Steps
Financial gurus have shamed us for far too long. The number of times they tell us to control our expenses and stop buying lattes is mind-numbing. Will these frivolous [...]
Do I Need a Financial Plan?
If you’ve ever thought about your money, you’ve participated in financial planning. Financial planning is simply taking a look at your finances. It can be informal—just evaluating your spending, [...]