17 Sep One Size Fits All?
I have a favorite store where I often find linen clothing from Europe. The dresses are usually one-size-fits-all, and they're often quite voluminous. I used to have another favorite t-shirt...
Money Values
08 Sep Saving, Spending and Receiving
“We fling our paychecks at pastel cookware and strawberries from farmers’ markets.” For some reason, I just loved this line from an article I read recently. It created a vivid visual...
15 Apr Why Do Workers Take Less Paid Time Off Than They Can?
In a 2023 survey, nearly nine out of 10 workers said it was extremely or very important to have a job that offers paid time off (PTO) for vacations, doctor...
08 Apr Are You Spending Money to Keep Stuff You Don’t Need
It's estimated that more than one in 10 Americans leases a storage unit. In June 2023, the nationwide prices charged by self-storage facilities averaged $165 per month, after rising 20%...
18 Mar How Savers and Spenders Can Meet in the Middle
Couples who have opposite philosophies regarding saving and spending often have trouble finding common ground, and money arguments frequently erupt. But you can learn to work with — and even...
10 Jan Money Purpose
Getting clear on your view of money’s purpose can be a useful filter when choosing between competing money uses. What makes you happy? What do you dream of? Is money...
29 Jan Sharing Your Money Values Can Be Part of Your Legacy
When it's time to prepare the next generation for a financial legacy, you might want to bring your family members together to talk about money. But sitting down together isn't...
19 Jan Sequence Risk: Preparing to Retire in a Down Market
"You can't time the market" is an old maxim, but you also might say, "You can't always time retirement." Market losses on the front end of retirement could have an outsize...