Nov 15, 2019 | Behavioral Finance
“3 Weeks of Thankfulness – Week 1″ As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday in the USA, what better way to lead into it than to talk about thankfulness and personal finance! If that doesn’t get your engine revving, then I don’t know what will. Ok, so...
Sep 6, 2019 | Behavioral Finance
“How is my Credit Score Calculated?”Many people live and die by their credit score and do everything humanly possible to improve it. Others take a more passive approach and just try to ensure they pay off their credit card every month and trust they will be...
Aug 30, 2019 | Behavioral Finance
“You are that Person”Several years ago, I was walking near Times Square in New York City. As I walked down the street, I noticed an older man standing on the corner. He was well dressed, suit and tie, long coat, and holding a brown paper bag. As people would...
Aug 16, 2019 | Behavioral Finance
“A Week in Atlanta, GA on a $57,000 Salary”I’ve been interested in personal finance blogs and money diaries for some time now, but I find what Refinery29 does particularly insightful and helpful. On a consistent basis, their readership volunteers to send in...
Aug 9, 2019 | Behavioral Finance
“The Intersection of Minimalism and Finance”The idea of minimalism seems to have gained momentum over the past decade. From personal experience, I can say it has been a rewarding and interesting journey for our family and I can see why the “movement” has gained...
Jul 19, 2019 | Behavioral Finance, Investing
“Your Goals > Stock Market Movements”Let’s face it, the stock market can be a very scary place. Even if the market is moving up, there seems to be constant headlines about when our next recession will be or what events will lead to a “major correction”. On...