One of the most wonderful and exciting things about our world is that we are all unique. We have different needs, strengths, goals and desires.
But what’s not so great is that financial institutions have been treating us as if we are all carbon copies of the same customer.
April 29, 2013
This is a guest post by Catherine Alford
I’ll admit it. I’m a little obsessed with organizing. It’s a sickness. I couldn’t even find a planner that I liked this year, so I had to make my own (in Excel with tons of colors and categories, but I digress…).
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April 25, 2013
Minimalism has taken the personal finance world by storm in recent years, with blogs such as The Minimalists and Buy Nothing New for a Year gaining in popularity, as well as documentaries on minimalism making their silver-screen debuts.
But is it really about the things that we do (or don’t) buy - or is it about something bigger?
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April 22, 2013
We've all heard the buzz words: 'eco-friendly', 'green', 'sustainable'...but what does it truly mean to be environmentally conscious? Does it simply mean consuming less? Perhaps it means being smarter about our consumption choices? more...
April 18, 2013
This is a guest post by Lou Carlozo
Certain things in life you can't control, and other things you can. This lesson hit me harder than a line drive foul ball Monday as I sat at the Wrigley Field home opener, watching the Cubs botch another game. When your starting pitcher walks in a run to a .143 hitter in the first inning, you know you're in for a long day.
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April 15, 2013
All too often, we set financial goals for ourselves that are self-defeating. Much like promises to lose weight or exercise more regularly, we are our own biggest obstacle when it comes to keeping the goals we set for ourselves. On some occasions, our financial goals are too lofty or ambitious. In others, they simply aren’t measurable. more...
April 9, 2013
This is a guest post by Marissa Anwar
20 was an odd year for me. I was working full-time (and making a decent salary), while going to school full-time. As such, my sense of entitlement was through the roof.
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April 3, 2013
Originally published on Consumerism Commentary
All too often, we find ourselves stuck in financial ruts, falling back on bad habits and repeating negative patterns of behavior. Although we rationally understand the steps that we need to take to get back on track financially, we find ourselves unable to break the shackles of unhealthy financial habits.
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April 2, 2013
"Believe me when I tell you that playing big games is just as stressful as playing small games. So why not set higher goals and take a risk?"
- Amanda Steinberg, Founder & CEO The Daily Worth
April 1, 2013
Financial traps - it seems that no one is immune! From hidden fees to sneaky loopholes, they catch even the savviest of consumers.
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March 28, 2013
This is a guest post by Lou Carlozo
When it comes to assessing your financial health, it's tempting to think that the numbers - especially our credit scores - tell the whole story. But what if there was a better of measuring financial wellness, one that made sense for your life?
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