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Why financial coaching is like therapy

The reasons why people seek out therapy and counseling are very similar to why we all would benefit from seeing a financial coach. … Read More

It’s not what you think: Store closings and retail crime

Recent store closings said to be due to theft and organized retail crime are misleading, meant to shift blame away from the businesses. … Read More

How to not spend a lot at restaurants

Spending more intentionally will allow you not only to enjoy restaurants more, but also enjoy them more frequently. … Read More

How The Rule of 55 gives you more retirement flexibility

The Rule of 55 allows you to take penalty-free retirement distributions, giving you increased flexibility even in adverse circumstances. … Read More

How PayPal keeps you safer when using a debit card

PayPal eliminates the risk of fraud by safeguarding your payment information online, making paying with a debit card just as safe as anything. … Read More

Should you borrow from your 401(k)?

A 401(k) loan is an enticing prospect during financial hardship, and may seem more preferable than a withdrawal, but the risks are vast. … Read More

Did credit cards ever make financial sense?

The original purpose of credit cards, to buy something without paying for it yet, was never a good financial decision. … Read More

Pouring the jug: How to handle when your income is irregular

I propose an allegory and model for thinking about how to deal with irregular income in a way that will help you reduce risk and uncertainty. … Read More

Why we think that no one wants to work anymore

The current ongoing staffing and labor shortages lead some to assume that no one wants to work anymore, but the reality is much more damning. … Read More

How I paid off my $40,000 in student loans

The true story of how I paid off my student loans, and the tricks I used to make it happen more easily and quickly. … Read More

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