Are you finding it takes extra effort to keep a positive outlook during this time of volatile markets and sometimes-disappointing economic news? That is understandable; however, it is important to remember that focusing on what isn’t working and what scares you can make the entire process of getting ... Read More »
Is the answer to financial stress found in the bedroom?
Volatile markets make people jittery. According to AARP magazine 76% of boomers are worried about money. When people make fear-based decisions, they are usually poor decisions. So how can you calm down and make sound financial choices in turbulent times? Here are 5 money stress-busting ... Read More »
Is Your Financial Plan on Autopilot?
Every Tuesday I drive into downtown Chicago to consult at Metropolitan Capital Bank. I park in the same garage, on the same floor every time so I don’t risk forgetting where I parked my car. The other day I got into the elevator on the 6th floor and pushed the 1st Floor button as I do each Tuesday ... Read More »
How to Bring Peace to Your Commute
I am reading a fabulous book about the benefits of giving – Why Good Things Happen to Good People: How to Live a Longer, Healthier and Happier Life by the Simple Act of Giving by Stephen Post and Jill Neimark. There are wonderful, quantifiable benefits for those that do kind acts for others. I just ... Read More »
One of the Most Dangerous Thoughts You Can Have About Money
My friend Julie recently told me the story about when her 8 year-old daughter Kate came home from school and declared that she was bad at math. Julie could not believe her ears. Why would a 3rd grader think she was bad at math? Julie immediately pulled out Kate’s standardized test results to ... Read More »
