With his Showtime Rotisserie, Ron Popeil told us to “Set it and forget it.”  There’s value in setting something up and being able to go about your day, knowing you’ll get an expected result.  Personal finance is more complicated than a rotisserie chicken,...

We do things the way we do them.  My morning routine is almost identical everyday, as is my evening routine.  My wife and I have very structured routines with our kids, which is good for them and for us.  Humans are creatures of habit. We’ve got Monday...

I want my cake and eat it too.  This is true both literally and figuratively. Like, I really want to eat cake. And ice cream, and cookies, and drink beer and eat pizza.  And I also want to be in good shape, and have energy, and be strong enough to keep up...

We’ve all heard the saying, “Patience is a virtue.” We commonly hear that upon learning it’s going to take longer than expected to get something we want.  Patience is the ability to wait calmly for something.  Virtue is a desirable trait or quality. ...

Not happy with the way things are going?  What have you been tolerating?  You see, apathy sneaks in when we start tolerating mediocrity.  It starts really small.  And it grows. And it grows. And it grows. And before you know it, you’re not happy...

Personal Financial Planning: Understanding the Process A technical definition of financial planning is the process of determining your financial goals, looking at your current situation, and devising strategies for achieving those goals. It’s best viewed as a process...

“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the ax.”   - Abraham Lincoln You’ve got roughly 50 years to earn money. Does that sound like a short or a long time?  I suppose the answer depends where you are on the...

We’ve become obsessed with hacks, shorter work weeks, convenience and comfort. And while those are all good and desirable things, we’ve forgotten about the price tag. All things have a price tag.  If we save money, we can eventually stop working. If we exercise,...

Personal finance apps can help you get your money organized, whether you’re trying to save to purchase a house or just want to be more mindful about your spending. Not only that, they can help you feel more confident about your decisions and even separate your...