There are ups and downs in life, good times and bad, and everything in between. Unfortunately, some events can hurt your finances in a significant way and may even be beyond your control. What are some of these risks to be aware of and what can you control? Health Issues As we become older, there […]
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Hate Your Job, Make Less Money and Be Unhappy?
There is a recurring theme that I keep on hearing about love/hate relationships with jobs. It’s only anecdotal, but are job haters unhappy and make less money than those with high job satisfaction? What are the possible reasons and what can you do about it? Difference between a difficult job and hating your job There […]
Wanna Be More Comfortable Financially?
Isn’t this what everyone says, that they want to be more comfortable financially? There are two ironies that are common with this thought, but you can do something about it. Scenario #1 In this scenario you are making a good living, saving plenty, built up a good portfolio of assets, and have little to no […]
The Secret Formula for Financial Happiness
Is there really a secret formula for financial happiness? If so, it would look like this: Income = $100 Spending = $90 Result = Financial happiness Alternatively: Income = $100 Spending = $110 Result = Not too happy financially (at least not for long) Simple, but true. If you like what you just read then […]
Use the Snowball Effect to Get Better Financial Results
According to the Cambridge Dictionary, a snowball effect is a situation in which something increases in size or importance at a faster and faster rate. It sounds too simple and general, but it is a useful principle that can be used to achieve significant results over time. Practical examples of this are as follows, along […]
Beware of These 3 Conflicts Between Husbands and Wives When Both Work, Which Lead to Marital Tensions
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 61.1% of both parents work in families that have children under 18 years of age. It seems to make economic sense to have both parents working nowadays, but it can create underlying tensions, which you should be aware of: Independence vs. interdependence: Spouses are interdependent upon one […]