A friend of mine lost eighty pounds, and she became a whole new person. It would be hard to lose thirty-five percent of your body weight and keep it off without it impacting the essence of who you are. Or maybe it was the other way around-she changed who she was, and...
What comes to mind when you think of happiness? A sunny day at the beach, the birth of your firstborn, your wedding day, a son’s graduation, or landing that business deal! Happiness means different things to different people. I believe that happiness is not something...
Your Legacy Your time on earth is limited. But leaving a legacy is not something most of us consciously consider. And those who do, think of it as a financial gift. Such as leaving the family cottage to their kids or leaving assets to a university upon their death....
Here’s The Deal Almost half of all marriages in North America end up in divorce. One of the most significant sources of conflict is over the topic of money. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, by the end of 2021, total household debt in the US exceeded...
Lately, I have had some interesting conversations with a group of women on the issues of love and money. In this day and age of female emancipation and equality, I was surprised that many of the women I spoke to still wanted to “be taken care of.” I, for one, have...
Talking about money can be a challenge for many couples. According to a Stress in America survey released in 2015 by the American Psychological Association (APA), about a third of adults with partners reported that money is a significant source of conflict in their...