We all want to feel secure with our finances and know that we can handle life’s surprises and move toward our goals with confidence. But security doesn’t just happen. It’s […]
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The adversary of cash
When markets get turbulent or headlines turn grim, many people instinctively retreat to cash. It feels safe, predictable, tangible, and readily available. There’s no volatility, no chance of “losing” money […]
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Conversations we have about money
When we think about building wealth, it’s easy to picture numbers on a statement, bricks and mortar, or a growing investment portfolio (or even a chest full of gold!). These […]
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What if everything goes down at once?
If you’ve ever looked at your portfolio during a market crisis, like March 2020, you may have noticed something unsettling: everything seemed to fall at once. Stocks dropped. Bonds wobbled. […]
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Free to care
When we are frequently told that we need more and more money, more success, more status, it’s easy to feel like we’re always falling behind. But what if we can […]
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How to spot tax‑season scams
Tax season is stressful enough without someone trying to steal your refund, or your identity. Yet every year, as millions of people file their returns, scammers ramp up their efforts […]
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What’s holding you back?
A man once asked a gardener: “Why do your plants grow so well?” The gardener smiled and said: “I don’t force them to grow. I simply remove what’s holding them […]
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Fasten your seatbelt
When markets get choppy, it’s natural to feel nervous. Everyone with a heart (and subsequent blood pressure…) will have a tinge of fear when volatility hits. You might see headlines […]
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When control over money isn’t really about money
Have you ever thought: “I just feel better when I know every cent is accounted for,” or “If things are chaotic at home or at work, at least I can […]
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Why patience is part of the plan
When you look at your investment portfolio, it’s tempting to focus on what’s “winning” right now. You might notice one fund doing well and another lagging behind, and think: “Why […]
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