The Magic of the Season
Holidays bring to mind special activities, shopping and the giving spirit of the season. We also tend to over schedule, over commit and over spend. This is a note on holiday value – getting the most for your gift giving dollar. I decided to ask people. “What is your favorite gift?” seems like a simple Read More
Attitude of Gratitude: Thanksgiving Wishes
Attitude of gratitude Is cultivated by an appreciation of the little things. This approach will make your life richer, fuller and create an element of surprise in everyday. I have been trying to implement this approach full time. I want to share it with you in hopes you can learn more about gratitude this Thanksgiving Read More
Organizing Snag
Reviewing data websites seemed an easy task. As you can see by my delay in getting to you, I have run into some snags. However, I will continue on my exploration path as I am excited to find options that may work to organize finances. My first review is of Personal Capital. I heard about Read More
Getting Organized
In the coming days I will be reviewing the following financial organizers: www.myaffairsinorder.com www.lifeelephant.com www.mint.com www.personalcapital.com I would love to hear if one of these is your favorite. Or what your experience is with on-line tools. I know there are plenty out there. Quicken and other bill pay services are great for getting organized from Read More
Layaway is Back
A new sign of the times or a passing fancy? Layaway is back or so Walmart and a few other stores are telling us. I see this as a positive financial change despite feeling sometimes that behavior has not changed after the 2008 financial crisis. This is a sign of the times. Can we adapt? Read More
Helping Others: Young Adults
I just got a call from a client who I have worked with over the years. Today she sounded especially stressed as she requested my help for a few minutes. I assured her I would be happy to help. Marie started speaking nervously about needing to help her daughter Amy decided whether to consolidate her Read More
Couples Class for Better Communication, Cash Flow and
Join our class in two weeks just for couples. The sessions are four group tele-classes and personalized meeting with Christine via phone. The class includes all materials for a more organized money management for you and your partner and support to make the necessary changes.
Markets Ups and Downs
The market has you crazy? Following the ups and downs in the short-term will make you crazy. Maybe the debt ceiling being raised did not solve everything this time. Economic indicators are not great and not chaning. However, you can take care of yourself. Focus on what you can change. And skip the nightly news Read More
Investing with Debt Ceiling Uncertainity
I learned something yesterday that I feel is worth sharing. The government has closed before when the debt ceiling was being negotiated. Official shutdown dates in the last 20 years: • October 5 to October 9, 1990 (3 days) • November 13 to November 19, 1995 (5 days) •December 5, 1995 to January 6, 1996 Read More
Financial Infidelity
Breaking a pattern is never easy. But what could you be doing differently in your relationship to be more financially honest. I find that individuals are seldom honest with their selves around finances. And as a result when they become connected with a partner, they can not be honest there as well. So if you Read More
