As the “new normal” takes hold, it’s wild to look back and reflect on how much has changed in each of our lives in just six weeks. The response to Covid-19 has changed day-to-day life in so many ways, and it’s an unprecedented, frightening time across the globe. In times like these we realize how […]
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Tips for Planning Holiday Travel
The holiday travel season is approaching quickly. You might already know that I’m always up for a winter getaway that involves as much skiing as possible, and through the years I’ve honed some strategies and tips for how to maximize your dollars on holiday travel and minimize spending as much as possible. This is the […]
Sparking joy … in your financial life
“Does it spark joy?” We’ve been hearing that a lot these days. I talked about the Marie Kondo phenomenon in a recent newsletter (sign up to receive them here!). Her philosophy about surrounding yourself only with things you love makes a lot of sense to me. My close friends and family know my closet is […]
Disability Insurance and You
Disability Insurance and You Many Americans are living paycheck to paycheck — a staggering 78 percent of us, according to a recent study by Career Builder. That creates a very delicate financial situation that could be thrown off kilter by an accident, unexpected illness, or a big family emergency. It’s not something anyone wants to […]
Credit card offers with 0% APR: What’s it really mean?
I bet you see 0% credit card offers frequently. They come in our mail, email, and sometimes when we buy a pair of $4.00 socks at a retail store. Do you find yourself contemplating whether or not to open one or take advantage of it on a card you already have? I know I do, […]
Three Simple Summer Travel Tips
Whether you are visiting family, friends, or taking a solo trip, be sure to plan ahead. I’m not saying you should have every minute of every day planned out, so here are my top three tips for your summer vacation: Make an overall budget. How much are you willing (or can you afford) to spend […]
Why Financial Planning is for Everyone.
Being wealthy is not a criteria. All too often I talk with young professionals who tell me they would love to do some financial planning once they payoff their debt or have some savings built up. Despite the common misconception, being debt free or wealthy is not a prerequisite for Financial Planning. Financial Planning is […]
Let’s Get Started 2016: Financial Wellness
It’s a new year and that can mean a lot of things. For those of us in New England, January means cold weather. But on the bright side, it also means making chili, snow skiing (my favorite!), and watching all of the best picture nominations. And most importantly, to me, January means starting fresh. I […]
