Managing your money is not rocket science. Many argue that much of it is just common sense. So why would anyone – much less a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) – pay for financial advice instead of taking a do-it-yourself (DIY) approach? I tell all in my new article on the Guidevine blog.
"12 Ways Personal Finance Is Like Riding a Bike" - New Article on Society of Grownups Blog
Managing your money is just like riding a bike. OK, at first glance, it might not seem like these disciplines have much in common. But it turns out there's a lot to be learned about personal finance from hitting the road or trail on two wheels. Read about it in my new article on societyofgrownups.com.
My Car Insurance Grownup Moment: The *Real* Reason I Buy Used - New on Society of Grownups Blog
I was a mere 22 years old. She -- my black Dodge Charger with red pleather interior -- hadn't even reached her first birthday. Life was good. Then a rude awakening set the stage for a financial planning lesson I would never forget. Read about it in my new article on the Society of Grownups blog.
"Your Triple Tax-Free Health Savings Account: Financial Planning MVP" - New Article on Guidevine Blog
When it comes to getting healthy, wealthy, and wise, Health Savings Accounts (HSA) have got "early to bed, early to rise" beat, hands-down. Read why in my new article "Your Triple Tax-Free Health Savings Account: Financial Planning MVP" on GuideVine.com.
When Money Media Nerds Meet: FinCon'17 Trip Report
It might not be as star-studded as Comic-Con or as fur-covered as CatCon. But FinCon'17, a conference targeted at a self-described "energetic community of money media nerds," did not disappoint. It was a mind-blowing lesson in what’s possible when a diverse group of smart people, cutting edge technology, and a culture of sharing coexist. But what's in it for you non-money media nerds?