How to be happier
A few years ago, on a really, really bad day, I Googled “how to be happier” in a desperate attempt to find answers to the difficult questions I was asking myself about my life. I lost a few hours in that proverbial internet rabbit hole, overwhelmed by all the positive...
read moreWhat does lifestyle optimizing have to do with finance?
I asked my Instagram friends if they wanted $1,000,000 and why. I wasn’t surprised when most people said yes, they wanted the money… but the bigger question was: what would they do with that money? A few people said they would quit their job, go on a trip around the...
read moreBeing Smart About … Debt & Saving
Your Question: I have a full-time job, and I also do some freelance work in my spare time for additional income. Should I use the "bonus" money from my side-gig to pay down my mortgage faster, or should I put it into a savings account? Have 5 seconds? Here’s the short...
read moreHow to Un-Slump Yourself
In my last blog, we talked about the inevitable wall you will hit when you’re working towards a goal - a.k.a., the slump. While we all know that the path to success is not without obstacles, it can be hard to admit that things aren't going as planned. You might even...
read moreAre You In A Summer Slump?
The summer might be heating up but I’ve been slowing down – literally and figuratively! I was sick for almost two weeks this month and spent a few days in bed catching up on sleep. When my body shuts down like that I know it’s trying to tell me something. The message...
read moreHow to negotiate a contract or salary
Are you earning enough money? If you can’t say yes to all three questions… Am I able to meet my basic needs? Am I enjoying the quality of life I currently have? Am I feeling grateful for my clients or job? ... then it might be time to ask for more. Whether you’re a...
read moreBeing Smart About… Incorporating Your Business
Your Question: Have 5 seconds? Here’s the short answer. As a sole-proprietor, you are your business; when you incorporate, it’s you and your business. To determine which is right for you, consider how much income you’re earning and the risk of being sued by a...
read moreHow to plan for financial success (Part 2)
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a single young professional or a parent in a dual income family, people often have one thing in common: anxiety about how to create a financial plan to reach their goals. Last week, I shared the first two steps of planning for financial...
read moreHow to plan for financial success (Part 1)
Financial success doesn’t happen by accident; it’s the result of intentional, persistent action towards a specific goal. Sometimes our goals are so big that it can be difficult to figure out where to start. That’s why I love planning so much, it provides a framework...
read moreAre you carrying your stress in your purse?
I have a confession to make: I’m a bit of a hoarder. I must have been a squirrel in a past life with all the stuff that I pack away around the house. For a while I even had the habit of carrying around at least two or three bags whenever I went out – my purse, a lunch...
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