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Overwhelmed? For change, you should focus on the present

Sometimes, getting your finances in order can seem like an impossible task. Recently, I was talking with friend about money, and he asked a great question: “How do I prevent getti...

While at work, make play part of every day

The opposite of play is not work. The opposite of play is depression. In fact, play is a crucial ingredient to success at work, says Dr. Stuart Brown, author of Play: How it Shape...

Plan wisely for remarkable moments

Fill in the blank: Your best _______ ever! What did you say? Was is it vacation, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah or a long-dreamed-of adventure? There is no right ans...

Your journey to financial security

Every journey is a series of actions taking you to your destination. This is especially true of the journey to financial security – a path that includes many waypoints. Last month...

Final destination financial security: Where are you on your journey?

Do you have $500 to handle a minor emergency? Most people don’t. A Money Pulse survey found 62 percent of Americans cannot cover a $500 unexpected expense. This level of financial...

Put profits first, then watch business grow

How healthy is your business? I’m not asking how big your business is or how much revenue it’s generating or how many employees you have. You know, those typical measures of succe...

Sharing can make money, build bonds

The sharing economy can transform the way you run your business and your life. Would you like to make a little extra money each month or avoid buying more stuff that ends up as an...

Money issues? Play Financial Jeopardy

I think about money all the time. Whether I’m observing other people’s financial behavior or looking for column ideas, it’s on my mind. I even worry about my own finances now and ...

Don’t let your car become an emergency

I have to confess: I hate cars, and not just cars – SUVs, vans and trucks, too. When it’s raining or cold, I do appreciate driving, but I hate how cars can incite feelings of drea...

Curb excess, reduce clutter, find peace

What would it be like if there were no economic barriers to consuming as much as we wanted? Well, many of us are essentially living like that already. Consider this: If...

What’s the real cost of your debt?

A few days ago, I was discussing debt with a new client. The interest payments were killing him. He said repeatedly that they were his primary motivation for getting out of debt. ...

Say ‘I do’ to talking about money

Arguments about money are the top predictor of divorce. Fights about kids, sex, in-laws or anything else for that matter take a back seat to money, says Sonya Britt, a researcher ...