My husband calls me a catastrophist, because I always think about the worst case scenarios. “What can go wrong,” I often wonder, no matter what the situation might be. I blame my anxieties on a series of unexpected events: a pulmonary embolism, peripheral neuropathy, a flawed medical system that nearly failed me, years of infertility, […]
How Many Pennies in a Roll? The Value of Coin Rolling
“How many pennies in a roll?” my son asks. “Fifty,” I answer. “One, two, three, four,” he begins to count. “Six, seven, eight, nine, ten!” He declares with utter excitement. “Very good, keep going,” I respond. Minutes later stacks of pennies stand before him. His little fingers grasp the piles and move them into perfect […]
Chronic Illness: A Driving Force to Financial Independence
When you think about life after financial independence what do you think about? Most of us envision an adventurous future full of possibilities. There are so many exciting reasons to save money and stick with an early retirement plan, but joyful reasons aren’t at the top of everyone’s list. Among the crowds cheering for early […]
Family Financial Meeting: A Step By Step Guide
A new year just started, which means it’s time to set big goals. Most of us focus on aspirations like losing weight, getting in shape or exploring new careers, but have you thought about your financial plans yet? If not, what are you waiting for? There is no time like the present to review your […]
Live Simply, Quit Your Job and Follow Your Dreams
“How will you spend your thirtieth birthday?” a friend asked while we snacked on sushi. “Celebrate?” my friend M responded. “I’ll spend it crying. I set my expectations too high for thirty,” she said. “I had such big dreams and I haven’t achieved any of them.” “What did you want to accomplish?” another friend asked. […]