money

How to Protect Yourself and Loved Ones from Financial Fraud

Almost every day there is an article in the news about financial fraud. Much of it impacts seniors, like a recent scam involving fraudsters posing as social security representatives. However, we are all at risk, especially if we believe we are too young, too smart and too vigilant to fall for a scam. Sadly, the scam [...]

Money and Mindfulness

Mindfulness is all the rage in corporate America these days. It is estimated that almost 30% of Fortune 500 companies have a mindfulness program at work. The practice of mindfulness also has implications for your financial life.  […]

It’s Time to Get Serious About Financial Literacy

April is financial literacy month. Financial literacy is an understanding of money – how to make it, how to manage it, how to invest it, and how to give back. Understanding money and how it works has never been more important. The collective debt burden of United States citizens is $11.5 trillion dollars. This is 75% of US GDP. Only [...]

Money CAN Buy You Happiness

While it is often said that money can’t buy you happiness, it is also true that getting your financial house in order and having a clear idea of your goals and how you plan to get there can improve your mental well-being and reduce the stress in your life. And we know that a reduction in [...]