The end of 2019 is here already, and with just a month to go, there are some simple things you can mark off your money checklist to set yourself up well for 2020. Prepare for the year ahead with these tasks, and you’ll feel a lot more confident when you ring in the new year. 1. Money Checklist for the End of the Year – Max Out Retirement Accounts Maxing out your retirement accounts is a good Continue Reading
Natural Disasters: Prepare Your Family and Help Others
The Dallas, TX tornado and devastating California wildfires are the most recent reminders that disaster can strike anywhere, at any time. Rebuilding after a natural disaster is expensive on so many levels. That’s why it’s so important to be prepared yourself, and to know how to best help communities and individuals as they rebuild. Natural Disasters Preparedness for Your Family Too often, Continue Reading
How Physicians Can Choose the Best Financial Planner
Physicians have financial needs that are different from professionals in other fields. Depending on your specialty, you might work mostly on contract, for a hospital or for the government. That, coupled with student loan debt you likely have from medical school, makes for a unique situation that shouldn’t be handled with a one-size-fits-all approach. You’ll know it’s time to think about getting 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
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
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
Your Richest Life Turns 4!
Cheers to four years! As Your Richest Life comes up on another birthday, I want to take some time to reflect on the past year and all that came along with it. I think it's so important to stop and look at the progress you're making. A lot can happen in a year! Here are more highlights from the past year: I was honored to speak at industry events and women's conferences like the PWA Women's Continue Reading
Common Financial Mistakes and How to Fix Them
It doesn’t matter how much of a whiz you are with your finances - you’re bound to slip up somewhere along the way. If financial mistakes can happen to Ray Dalio and Warren Buffet, they can happen to you, too. The good news is that some of the most common missteps have pretty straightforward solutions. Here are common financial mistakes you might run into, and how to bounce back from Continue Reading
Credit Card Rewards: Cash Back vs. Travel Points
If you’re planning your next getaway, you’re probably finding ways to get the most bang for your buck. Discount travel sites and vacation rentals can be great money savers, and buying airline tickets at the optimum time can end up cutting down on the cost of your plane ticket. However, while you’re figuring out what you can save, don’t forget about what you can earn. Credit card rewards can go a Continue Reading
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