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Why you should connect with your partners around money

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Many in relationships avoid talking about money with their partners, but this can cause unnecessary conflict and prevent greater connection. The statistics are clear: Money is the biggest source of stress for those in the U.S.A. And money is the … Read More … Read More

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How will you spend your time in retirement?

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While preparing for the financial aspect of retirement is important, it’s also vital to figure out how you’ll spend your time too. When you think of retirement, what comes to mind? (Okay, you probably are feeling some dread that you’ll … Read More … Read More

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2021 in review: The top posts of the year

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A look back at the top posts of 2021 on this site, including both my favorites and the ones readers viewed most. Like most people who are engaging with the pandemic, 2021 felt both swift and eternal. It’s hard to … Read More … Read More

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You say “Socialism” like it’s a bad thing: Epithets and critical thinking

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Using speeches from Harry Truman and Ronald Reagan, I show that the word “socialism” has long been used to shut down critical thought. Words have power. You can use words to build an argument and make people feel good, or … Read More … Read More

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Year in review 2020: Top 10 posts

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A look back at the best posts of 2020 on this site, including both my favorites and the ones readers viewed most. It has been a year of changes, to say the least. I went full-time as a money coach, … Read More … Read More

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Why I want to be the “Dave Ramsey for the heathens”

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Dave Ramsey has helped millions, but he ignores LGBT, polyamory, and nontraditional communities. So I’m bringing the good ideas to everyone. Are you familiar with “The Five Love Languages” book by Gary Chapman? It’s a book that describes the different … Read More … Read More

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What if your community isn’t supportive of your growth?

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If your family or people you love don’t want you to change or grow, you have to help them along, or find your chosen family. Last time, I talked about David, who was at a crossroads in his life: start … Read More … Read More

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Will your growing wealth affect your sense of belonging?

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Your community may change as you build wealth, but that isn’t a reason to hold yourself back. You will find your people. I’ve long said that building wealth won’t turn you into a different person. If you worry that you’re … Read More … Read More

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The uncommon color of the swan

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I don’t how to talk about the current health crisis better than anyone else, but I still want to acknowledge the reality we’re living in. I don’t know if you know this, but black swans do in fact exist. Unfortunately, … Read More … Read More

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Year in review 2019: Top 10 posts

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The top posts of the year on Empathic Finance, including both my favorites and the ones readers viewed most. At the beginning of this year, I made a big change to this site. After six years of blogging on a … Read More … Read More

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