Harnessing the spirit of spring cleaning - and the popular “spark joy” mindset - can actually save you money. Clutter has all kinds of negative effects, like lower cognitive functioning, feeling stressed, and making poorer diet choices. Clutter costs you more than just money, but your financial health can definitely be impacted, too. If you need more motivation to get decluttering, here are Continue Reading
Tax Tips for Easier Filing
Nothing says “happy spring!” quite like tax time. If that looming April 15th deadline gives you a headache, you’re not alone. But it doesn’t have to be so overwhelming. The best way to tackle your taxes is to take them one step a time. Here is a roundup of my top tax tips to help you cruise through tax season a little easier: Gather Your Documents Whether you’re doing taxes on your own or Continue Reading
Personal Finance Habits of Successful High-Income Earners
Earning a high income doesn’t make you an automatic success with money. Bringing money in is just one part of the equation. The second part is actually keeping and growing that money. Overextended lifestyles, spending without a plan and failing to consider the long term are just a few of the common enemies of a healthy financial life. There are certain traits that high-income earners with a Continue Reading
Last Minute Opportunities to Save on Taxes
Most of the actions you can take to reduce your tax bill have to happen by the end of the taxable year (a.k.a. December 31st.) However, there are still a few opportunities to save money on your taxes this year. The changes from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act mean that many Americans will see a lower refund or end up owing this year. So this is a good time to do what you can to save yourself a little Continue Reading
Physician Finances: How to Avoid Lifestyle Inflation
You’ve endured years of medical school, grueling schedules and lower pay. Once you’re finally earning money as a full-time physician, it can be tempting to upgrade your lifestyle accordingly. This is called “lifestyle inflation,” and it’s a money downfall that many doctors are all too familiar with. It doesn’t matter how much money you make if your expenses keep you broke. Here are some tips to Continue Reading
How to Handle Market Volatility
If the stock market downturn at the end of 2018 has you feeling jumpy, hang in there. There has been a lot of speculation about how the markets will fare in the new year, and even some concern about a looming recession. Regardless of how the year pans out, remember that playing the long game often yields better results for investors. Here are some tips for what to do when the market Continue Reading
End of the Year Money Moves
With New Years only days away, there is still time to make some smart end of the year money moves to set you up well in the new year. Here are some steps you can take to get your finances on track before 2019: 1. End of the Year Money Moves - Prepare for Tax Season Tax season probably isn’t on your mind much yet, but now is the perfect time to save yourself some money come April. Here’s a Continue Reading
Money Gift Guide – Easy Gifts Under $80
Holiday shopping season is here again! Last year I covered some of my favorite money board games for kids, and I've written about my ideas for giving money as a gift. This money gift guide is for fun extras that you can gift to anyone on your list. Here are some of my favorites: Planners Monthly Budget Planner: $6.99 This affordable planner is a great gift for the woman who likes to plan in Continue Reading
My Favorite Money Podcasts for 2018
Whether you’re heading to work or walking the dog, listening to podcasts can make that time more exciting and educational. If you’re revamping your financial life or trying to hit big money goals, podcasts can help you stay in the right mindset. Here are some of my favorite money podcasts for 2018: Favorite Money Podcasts: Investing and Financial Planning Stacking Benjamins - The Continue Reading
How to Stay Motivated to Hit Big Financial Goals
We all have financial goals we’d love to hit “someday” when we have more money. For you, that might be a new house, a car, a vacation or even an early retirement. Sometimes these goals sound so pie-in-the-sky enormous that you’re too intimidated to get started. But saving for anything means starting small, and taking that first step forward. Here’s what to do next time you’re feeling like giving Continue Reading
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