The financial news media inundates us with frequent fearful messages as well as helpful ones. It is easy to get glued to the TV waiting to hear the next bad news. When ominous messages and strong personal beliefs intersect and combine, many people finally feel compelled to act, out of feelings of ... Read More »
Want prosperity in challenging times? 3 things NOT to do!
Are you finding it takes extra effort to keep a positive outlook during this time of volatile markets and sometimes-disappointing economic news? That is understandable; however, it is important to remember that focusing on what isn’t working and what scares you can make the entire process of getting ... Read More »
Is the answer to financial stress found in the bedroom?
Volatile markets make people jittery. According to AARP magazine 76% of boomers are worried about money. When people make fear-based decisions, they are usually poor decisions. So how can you calm down and make sound financial choices in turbulent times? Here are 5 money stress-busting ... Read More »
Is Your Financial Plan on Autopilot?
Every Tuesday I drive into downtown Chicago to consult at Metropolitan Capital Bank. I park in the same garage, on the same floor every time so I don’t risk forgetting where I parked my car. The other day I got into the elevator on the 6th floor and pushed the 1st Floor button as I do each Tuesday ... Read More »
How to Bring Peace to Your Commute
I am reading a fabulous book about the benefits of giving – Why Good Things Happen to Good People: How to Live a Longer, Healthier and Happier Life by the Simple Act of Giving by Stephen Post and Jill Neimark. There are wonderful, quantifiable benefits for those that do kind acts for others. I just ... Read More »
