I didn’t start my career as a financial planner, so I bumbled and stumbled my way along my financial journey making LOTS of money mistakes. The worst one was a mindset of “it’s only 5 bucksy; it’s only 10 bucks; it’s only 3 bucks.” It only adds up and up and up, though, and that’s
Month: October 2015
Creating Better Money Stories Part II
A few weeks ago, I wrote about taking action to overcome fear, uncertainty, anxiety, or guilt around money and your financial situation. This week, I want to expand on that and give you a step-by-step guide to getting into action. Martha Beck, an author, speaker and life coach, talks about our aversion to tasks we perceive as
Posted in Emotion of money, Feelings, Money Tips, Planning
The Tax Man Cometh – Deadline is October 15
For those of you who extended your Federal tax return for 2014, the day of reckoning is upon you. Those returns were due last week – October 15th. Hopefully you got all of your documents to your tax accountant and your return is in hand so there is no panic on Wednesday night! For those of you