2020 has hit small businesses hard, and the hits keep coming this holiday season. With few people allowed in stores and some services and group activities shut down, it’s going to be even more important to rally around your favorite small business over the next couple of months. The best way to support your community during the holidays is to continue to invest in small businesses. Focus on Continue Reading
Open Enrollment: How to Prepare This Year
For most people, their company’s open enrollment kicks off sometime between September and November. It’s the chance you have each year to analyze your benefits and make sure they still reflect your needs, and your family’s needs. Too many people skim over the information they receive for open enrollment and commit to what they had last year. But a lot can change in a year, and you could be Continue Reading
Six Years of Your Richest Life
Six years ago this month, Your Richest Life was born. I didn’t know then where it would take me or if it would work out. But after six years in business, I can tell you it has been one of my most rewarding experiences so far. I’ve worked with hundreds of clients, spoken at dozens of events, and been interviewed for several podcasts and articles. I’ve hired a team. I’ve celebrated plenty of wins Continue Reading
How to Be Productive While Working from Home
Right now, there are thousands more people working from home then there were a few months ago. Some of those people are returning to their office full-time, others on a part-time basis, and others still have been given the option to work from home permanently. Whether it’s a short- or long-term plan, working from home has its own set of challenges and perks. This is especially true if you’re new Continue Reading
How to Responsibly Give Money to Family
Helping your family members out financially can be treacherous ground if you don’t navigate it properly. There is plenty of opportunity for resentment and guilt to grow, but it could also be an act of love and assistance that will leave both parties feeling appreciated. Whether you’re helping your parents cover medical bills or giving your recently graduated sibling some money to get started, Continue Reading
Smart Ways to Give Money Gifts
The holiday shopping season is in full swing! One gift that pretty much everyone on your list is guaranteed to appreciate is money. But if you want to put in more effort than just stuffing a couple of bills in a card, I have some ideas to help you jazz up your money gifts this year. Here are my top picks for money gifts that your friends and family will love: Money Gifts for the Kids An Continue Reading
Should You Accept a New Job Opportunity?
Whether you’ve been searching for months or received it out of the blue, a new job opportunity can bring a lot of exciting changes to your life. But enticing as moving to a new city or making more money might be, sometimes these factors cost more in the long run than what they’re worth. When you’re weighing the important decision of whether or not to accept a job opportunity, make sure you look Continue Reading
Open Enrollment: What to Look for in Mid-Career
For most people, open enrollment usually occurs in the fall. This is the time of year to review your healthcare benefits and make sure you’re still getting the coverage you need. If you’re at the mid-career level, there are some specific bases you should be covering. So this fall, here are some points to look out for when your employer sends you your open enrollment information: Open Continue Reading
Your Richest Life Celebrates Five Years in Business
I can’t believe it’s been five years since I started Your Richest Life. This is a big milestone in the life of a business, and it has been an exciting journey so far. Of course, there have been ups and downs. If you are starting a business yourself, you can expect a lot of surprises and course correcting. Just keep taking action and trying new things, and eventually, you find what works for you Continue Reading
How Decluttering Can Save You Money
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