Legislative Progress and Regression of Women’s Financial Rights
Historical legislation has allowed for women’s financial progress. This is a wonderful achievement. But recently this progress is at risk.
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When It Comes to Money, Don’t “Just Do It”
We cannot manage our financial anxiety strictly through force and willpower. We can’t “just do it” Instead we must slowly stretch or financial muscles.
Anti-Capitalism And Financial Planning: Can We Practice Both?
We must operate under the existing Capitalist economic structure. We can strive for change while still safeguarding our own personal futures.
Embracing Slowness to Further Intentionality
Society encourages speed. We may equate slow with sloth or incompetence. But slowness allows us to be purposeful, paced and spacious.
Financial Planner As Quarterback: A Problematic Analogy
The hyper-masculine analogy of the financial planners as a quarterback is troublesome in it’s de-emphasis on the role of the client.
Overwhelm: The Theme of the Holiday Season
The holiday season can overwhelm us with pressure to handle so much. Retirement planning worries can add to the overwhelm.
The Necessity of Universal Healthcare in the U.S.
Universal Healthcare is a huge need in the united states. Providing affordable care for all has both economic and humanitarian benefits.
Finding the Right Financial Professionals
The financial industry includes many different types of financial professionals. Each has their own specialty.
Are You Ready For Open Enrollment Season?
Fall is Open Enrollment Season for employer benefits. It’s also the time to enroll or re-enroll in Medicare or private insurance plans.
Feminist Financial Planning: What Does That Mean For Clients?
As a feminist financial planner I work with clients to achieve their financial goals while respecting their humanity and uniqueness.
Women’s Rights & The Power of Money
Women’s rights continue to backslide. The fight for women’s rights, must include an increase in women’s wealth and, thereby, power.
Moral Neutrality in Money and Life
Money is morally neutral. It is neither inherently good nor bad. Yet, many judge themselves on money, equating moral worth with net worth.
The False Binary of Financial Success
Numerous personal and financial factors contribute to our finances. It is not a binary in which we either succeed or fail.
Inflation Simplified
Inflation has a profound affect on our personal finances. While we cannot control inflation we can gain clarity on why and how it occurs.
Employee Exploitation And Exhaustion Created The Quiet Quitting Movement
Quiet quitting, a term coined on TikTok in fall 2022, is the result of decades of employers expecting increased output for reduced pay.
Successfully Navigating Private Mortgage Insurance
Private Mortgage Insurance is an expensive requirement for some home buyers. Save yourself money by understanding the rules around PMI.
Crafting a “Good Enough” Estate Plan
Creating an estate plan can be expensive and emotional. Delay is common. But estate plans are vital for a secure financial future.
FIRE: A Movement Fueled by a Broken System
The FIRE movement appeals to those desiring to escape employment. But how do we fix the system, not just find an out for a select few.
Practice Makes (Financial) Progress
Perfectionism often extends to our finances. The fear of not being perfect holds us back. Strive for financial progress not perfection.
Investing for Your Time Horizon
When choosing an investment time horizon is critical. How soon will you need the money? What risk can you tolerate? What are your goals?