In addition to the health concerns, this coronavirus situation is impacting people’s lives personally and financially too. I have been fortunate to enjoy my career in financial planning for over 25 years and many of you have been working with me for that long.
Read MoreTraveling with both of my boys always scared me. In three years the furthest we have driven is to the Jersey shore. My youngest hates being confined; his car seat is his greatest nemeses. However, this year we decided to go for it and take a road trip with the boys to visit friends in Clarksville Tennessee, a 14-hour drive.
Read MoreIf you’re at all like me you go about life with a positive attitude, enjoying each day, doing your best to balance working hard and savoring the moments. And then one day someone mentions something important that is missing from your life plan and before you know it, signs are showing up everywhere to remind you of that missing thing you need.
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again. You know, when you must pull out your crystal ball and make your best prediction on which financial benefits you should opt into at work for the next year. It can be a tricky situation if you don’t know what you’re doing. Don’t go at it alone!
Read MoreWhat is that awful sound!??
It’s my first realization at 5:30 am when my alarm starts going off. Throwing my arms over my face as to hide or change the fact that it’s time to start my day. My senses start to return to me, but I realize that I am being weighed down by something and I can’t reach my alarm clock.
Read MoreI have been reminded many times that I planned to write a post about “life’s balancing act” and share a few steps that helped me achieve my goals and find success in life. As you can judge from this first sentence, I have not perfected this act myself, but I did learn a few things along the way.
Read MoreLife’s a Great Balancing Act. You can say that again!
As women, in particular, we take on a mountain of responsibility – caring for our children, our spouses, our aging parents, our home, while building a career, maintaining wellness, and chasing dreams. Unfortunately, that last part is usually last on the priority list. (Speaking from experience!) Why do we do that to ourselves? Our dreams are just as important as everyone else’s.
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