Asking, “Why am I broke?” is a really important thing to do.  The sooner you can answer it, the sooner you can get on track to reach your financial goals.  And that’s really important because money has time value. Meaning, the longer you have to invest, the...

Is it bad to give your boyfriend money? Probably.  Money is a powerful thing. It’s been the root of all evil. Other times, it’s been responsible for wonderful, world-enriching innovation. What does your gut tell you will happen here?  When you go through a...

I think it’s a good thing you’re asking about a money imbalance in relationships. It’s a common occurrence that’s not talked about enough. And that’s a problem. The #1 reason couples divorce is infidelity. Behind that, money is #2, and a lack of communication is #3....

“Should I get life insurance in my 20s?” It depends.  Do you love somebody? Do you owe somebody? If you answered “yes” to either of those questions, get life insurance. If you answered “no,” it’s probably unnecessary.  Life insurance can be a critical...

You’re asking how to improve your cash flow, and that’s the right question to ask. I’m going to share 4 steps you can immediately take in service of doing exactly that. The first is easy. Second one's simple. The third and fourth will require more thinking and doing,...

If you’re wondering how to simplify your budget, you’re in good company.  Complexity keeps many of us financially stuck. How many times have you decided to make a proactive financial move, only to have your progress stalled because what you were trying to do got...

We all want a bright future.  How often do you find yourself thinking like this? “One day, I’ll have that. Someday, my family and I will do that.” I know I used to have a lot of passing thoughts like that. I’d see something on the internet I thought was cool and...

When someone tells me, “I hate money,” I instinctively ask, “why?” So why do you hate money?  Like everything else, money is neither good, nor bad. It just is.  It’s true that money has been behind limitless stress and anxiety, and that it’s paid for...

You’re asking, “Why am I broke?”  While I don’t know the details of your situation, I’m confident I can help.  Whether you’re the victim of unfortunate circumstances, or your wounds are self-inflicted, following the five steps I’m going to lay out can help...