by Carl Richards | Jun 25, 2015 | Experiences, Life, Values
The following blog is by Carl Richards originally published in The New York Times’ Blog. Humans can be a competitive lot. The way we posture and position ourselves to stand out in a group seems to happen instinctively. After all, in the past we competed for resources...
by Kali Roberge | Jun 16, 2015 | Goals, Life, Money
The following blog is by Kali Hawlk originally published in her blog. My mother-in-law asked me a very simple question a few weeks ago that I had a hard time answering right away. She keeps up with my writing here and knows that we aim to save 40% of our income each...
by Brittney Castro | Jun 3, 2015 | Expenses, Life, Money
The following blog is by Brittney Castro originally published in Brittney Castro’s Blog – Financially Wise Women. Picture this: you’re out shopping when you see a beautiful, can’t-live-without-it handbag (or top, or pair of shoes). The price is way outside your...
by Carl Richards | May 26, 2015 | Financial Planning, Investments, Money
The following blog is by Carl Richards originally published in The New York Times’ Blog. When I say “risk” and you say “risk,” chances are high we don’t mean the same thing. The finance industry defines risk as something measurable. It is variability within a set...
by Brittney Castro | May 8, 2015 | Basics, Expenses, Money
The following blog is by Brittney Castro originally published in Brittney Castro’s Blog – Financially Wise Women. These days, in our world of instant gratification (we may even be able to leverage our selfies to make purchases1), it’s more necessary than ever to...