by Rick Kahler | Oct 22, 2016 | Basics, Experiences, Money
At a recent workshop sponsored by the Center for Action and Contemplation, I was introduced to a principle that could be a helpful way to frame and change hurtful money behaviors. It’s based on the work of Adrian Bejan, a professor of mechanical engineering at Duke...
by Amy Jo Lauber | Oct 7, 2016 | Basics, Money, Skillsets
Most of economic theory is based on the assumption that we make rational, logical, and beneficial financial decisions. Ha! Most of us make purely emotional (or “socially informed”) decisions about money most of the time, some of which may be beneficial, but most are...
by Brittney Castro | Sep 29, 2016 | Basics, Financial Planning, Money
The following blog is by Brittney Castro originally published in Brittney Castro’s Blog – Financially Wise Women. Do you ever just wish someone would tell you exactly what to do with your money? That it feels almost overwhelming to figure out how to save...
by Team WFAN | Sep 20, 2016 | Financial Planning, Life, Money
The following blog is by Sophia Bera originally published in her website Gen Y Planning. I’m a big fan of automating your finances as a way to grow your wealth. After about 30 minutes of set-up, your money is whisked into different accounts, and you’re less tempted to...
by Carl Richards | Sep 8, 2016 | Abundance, Money, Values
The following blog is by Carl Richards originally published in The New York Times’ Blog. What is the one thing that, if you could just get your hands on it, would make you much happier? Go ahead. Get out a piece of paper and write down the first thing that pops...
by Amy Jo Lauber | Sep 1, 2016 | Life, Money, Skillsets
The following blog is by Amy Jo Lauber originally published on her blog page. I decided I would save my family money by painting our kitchen myself. I’m a pretty good painter, a friend who is an interior designer helped me choose paint colors, and Home Depot offered a...