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Physician Finances: How to Avoid Lifestyle Inflation

January 29, 2019 By Katie Brewer

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

Filed Under: Career & Lifestyle, Financial Planning Tagged With: doctors, lifestyle inflation, physician finances

My Favorite Money Podcasts for 2018

October 18, 2018 By Katie Brewer

  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

Filed Under: Financial Planning, Investing, Physicians Tagged With: education, podcasts

How to Stay Motivated to Hit Big Financial Goals

September 30, 2018 By Katie Brewer

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

Filed Under: Financial Planning Tagged With: financial goals, goal setting, money goals

Your Richest Life Turns 4!

July 11, 2018 By Katie Brewer

Your Richest Life Birthday

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

Filed Under: Financial Planning Tagged With: birthday, your richest life, your richest life planning

Common Financial Mistakes and How to Fix Them

May 10, 2018 By Katie Brewer

Common financial mistakes

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

Filed Under: Career & Lifestyle, Financial Planning, Investing Tagged With: financial mistakes, financial planning, money fixes, money mistakes

Credit Card Rewards: Cash Back vs. Travel Points

March 22, 2018 By Katie Brewer

Credit card rewards

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

Filed Under: Credit, Financial Planning Tagged With: credit card rewards, credit cards, travel rewards

The Best Financial Gifts to Give Your Loved Ones

February 7, 2018 By Katie Brewer

Best financial gifts for loved ones

  What are you giving your valentine this year? Most people opt for candy, flowers or reservations at a nice restaurant. Unlike chocolate and roses, there are some financial gifts that show your love while truly standing the test of time. Here are some of the best financial gifts you can give to show someone you care: Life Insurance If you have loved ones that depend on you and your Continue Reading

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Insurance, Kids Tagged With: estate planning, financial gifts, life insurance

Systems to Help You Hit Your Money Goals

January 24, 2018 By Katie Brewer

hit your money goals

It’s a few weeks into 2018; have you let your resolutions slide? If you did, you’re not alone. Most people’s resolutions don’t make it to February. It’s not that your money goals are unattainable, though there are ways to set better resolutions right from the beginning. The overall goal should not be your focus. The habits you put in place every day will make or break your success. So if Continue Reading

Filed Under: Career & Lifestyle, Financial Planning, Retirement Tagged With: achieving your goals, money goals, money resolutions

Year End Financial Tips

December 30, 2017 By Katie Brewer

year end financial tips

2018 is only a couple weeks away! It's always good to close out the current year in the best way possible before you dive into a new one. Here are some year end financial tips to help you wrap up 2017 and launch your new year feeling organized and prepared: 1.  Take a Minute to Reflect One of the biggest mistakes you can make is to forget to reflect on the ones you made already. You don’t need Continue Reading

Filed Under: Career & Lifestyle, Financial Planning Tagged With: new years resolutions, year end, year end checklist

6 Financial Planning Moves for your 40s

November 7, 2017 By Katie Brewer

financial planning moves for 40s

  The financial planning moves that helped you build a foundation or support your family awhile ago may not be enough now that you’re in your forties. This decade might be the first time you really feel the pressure of a looming retirement, send your kids off to college, or debate downsizing your family home. Wherever you are in your forties, there are some universal money moves Continue Reading

Filed Under: Career & Lifestyle, Financial Planning, Investing, Retirement, Retirement Planning Tagged With: 40s money tips, financial planning in your 40s, investing, investing in your 40s

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Katie Brewer, CFP® is a Dallas, Fort Worth, and online fee-only financial planner with over 10 years of experience. Her passion is helping clients get their financial lives in order to start living their richest lives.

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