The ads pop into my inbox. Fifty-percent off. Lowest prices of the season. Best deals of the year. Buy-one-get-one-free. Temptation is the worst part of the holiday season for me. Those deeply discounted promotions lure me to spend money on items we really don’t need, so now I delete each new email and immediately unsubscribe […]
Financially Free: When Money Worries Disappear
Do you equate financial independence with financial freedom? I’ve heard the terms used interchangeably but they don’t mean the same thing to me. I reached FI nearly a decade ago, but I’m still not sure I’m financially free. Financial Independence What is the definition of financial independence? To become financially independent you must earn enough […]
Dream About Money: The Meaning Behind Money Dreams
What does it mean when you dream about money? It depends precisely on what you did with that money. What happened to the money in your dreams? Did you count, lose, find, hold, lend, withdraw or steal money in your dream? Each of these money dreams have a very different meaning. What is your subconscious […]
When Rich Feels Like A Dirty Word
As our children snacked on orange slices and blueberries a new friend and I chatted under a shady pavilion. We asked each other introductory questions like: What do you like to do for fun? Where did you grow up? You know the basic stuff. Eventually we finished eating and began to pack up. One minute […]
Use ‘My Why’ to Find Your Path In Life
“Ready, set, go!” I shout. My best friend and I dash down the street as fast as our little legs will take us. “To the stop sign!” she yells, “You’ll never catch me!” I lengthen my stride, pump my arms with all my might and propel myself forward. I stare at the sign ahead and […]