Money Habits

When was the last time you gave your finances a checkup?

Most people think about budgets and financial goals in January, but there’s no rule that says you have to wait for a new year. In fact, a mid-year review can help you catch small problems before they become expensive ones.

In my latest article, A Simple Financial Checkup for a Better Year, I share 10 practical questions that can help you review your spending, savings, debt, credit, insurance, and financial goals—all without making the process complicated.

You don't need to be perfect. You just need to know where you stand and decide what one step to take next.

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A Simple Financial Checkup for a Better Year Give your finances a fresh start with a simple financial checkup. Review your budget, savings, debt, credit, and goals with these 10 practical questions.

Understand how much your emotional state has an effect on your money decisions

Money Habits: Helping Your Mind With Emotions & Decisions Discover how money habits influence stress, emotions, and financial decisions, and learn practical ways to build healthier financial habits.

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New Book Release: Stop Pretending to Understand Financial Conversations Learn how to follow financial conversations with confidence. Discover a plain-English guide to understanding everyday money terms and financial news.

Ever find yourself nodding along during a money conversation while secretly wondering what everyone is talking about?

You're not alone.

Many intelligent, successful people were never taught the language of money. Terms like inflation, APR, interest rates, and the Federal Reserve are used every day, yet most of us never received a practical financial education.

In my latest blog post, I explore why so many smart people feel lost during money conversations—and how building financial confidence starts with understanding just one concept at a time.

If you've ever wished someone would explain financial topics in plain English, I think you'll enjoy this read.

Money Conversations: Why So Many Smart People Feel Lost Ever feel lost during money conversations? Learn why understanding basic financial terms can help you make better decisions and build financial confidence.

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Ever get a raise, earn a little more, and somehow still feel like your money disappears just as fast?

That is lifestyle creep at work. As income rises, spending often rises right alongside it—sometimes so quietly that we barely notice. A better car, more subscriptions, extra takeout, and a few “small” upgrades can slowly eat up the breathing room that higher income was supposed to create.

In this article, I explain why more income can still feel like less money, how lifestyle creep sneaks into everyday decisions, and what you can do to keep more of the progress you have worked hard to make.

Lifestyle Creep: Why More Income Feels Like Less Money Lifestyle creep can quietly absorb every raise you receive. Learn why it happens and how to enjoy more income while still making financial progress.

Most adults can point to at least one financial mistake they wish they could take back.

Maybe it was carrying credit card debt longer than necessary. Maybe it was waiting too long to start saving. Maybe it was signing up for a loan without fully understanding how it worked.

The truth is that many of the money skills we rely on throughout life were never formally taught. Instead, most people learn through experience, trial and error, and sometimes expensive lessons.

The good news is that it's never too late to learn.

In my latest article, I discuss some of the money skills most people wish they had learned earlier and why understanding them can make everyday financial decisions a little easier.

What financial lesson do you wish someone had explained to you years ago?

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The Money Skills Most People Wish They Learned Earlier Many adults wish they had learned basic money skills sooner. Discover key lessons about budgeting, saving, credit, debt, and investing.

Most people never learn what amortization means until they take out a mortgage.

The surprising part is that your early loan payments often go much more toward interest than toward principal.

I recently created a short video explaining how amortization works in plain English.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/rcddB9MSHhE

This topic is also covered in my upcoming book, Financial Terms People Pretend to Understand.

Stop Wasting Money: The Truth About Loan Payments and Amortization Have you ever looked at a loan statement and wondered why so much o...

Most people have done it at least once.

You hear someone mention inflation, interest rates, amortization, credit utilization, or the Federal Reserve, and you nod along as if you completely understand what they're talking about.

The truth is that many people pretend to understand financial terms because nobody ever explained them in plain English.

That lack of understanding doesn't just affect conversations. It can influence financial decisions, confidence, and even long-term financial success.

I explore why this happens and what you can do about it in my latest article.

Have you ever encountered a financial term that everyone seemed to understand except you?

Financial Terms: So Many People Pretend to Understand Now Many people pretend to understand financial terms they hear every day. Learn why it happens and how greater understanding builds confidence.

Stop Pretending. Start Understanding.

Ever hear terms like inflation, credit scores, interest rates, amortization, or the Federal Reserve and wonder if everyone else understands them except you?

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