Stepping inside, I feel cramped and uncomfortable. The problem is obvious. There is too much stuff and not enough space. The room is full of oversized furniture, piles of unwanted objects, and shelves filled to the brim with cookbooks, medical records, and toys. A stack of blankets and old pillows gathers dust in one corner,… Read More

Last week I wrote about protecting and managing my parents’ money, but I didn’t write about the heartache involved in taking over the task.  Money management isn’t a problem. I know how to help my parents financially. It’s my parents’ health that keeps me up at night.  My dad was recently diagnosed with advanced-stage esophageal cancer…. Read More

What if we measured success in terms of time rather than money? What if we stopped focusing on how much we earned and instead paid attention to how much we loved, laughed, and enjoyed the moments that make up each day? In the world of personal finance, we often write about financial freedom and FIRE. We formulate plans… Read More

Many of us get trapped by the day-to-day monotony of our lives. We’re not happy, but we’re not miserable either, and in this state, we are often unwilling to change. But if we are reluctant to create a new path, our future is guaranteed to remain the same. So here’s the question: If nothing changed, and… Read More

I pour a cold glass of water, find a comfy spot to sit, and start to write. I pull out my journal and watch the ink flow onto the paper resting on my lap. For a few minutes, I immerse myself in the task. Then, I check my phone, get up to make my kids… Read More