Personal Decade in Review

Woohoo! We are entering a brand new decade and leaving 2010-2019 behind us. Did I mention I love new beginnings and fresh starts? It’s always a time to reflect on what we’ve done, what we’ve learned, and where we want to go. In fact, one of the best New Decade evaluations I did of my…

5 Winter Money Tasks

Put on those comfy clothes . . . And start hunkering down for a year-end assessment. The end of the year is a fine time to do the following financial housekeeping tasks that put you in the right frame of mind to tackle a new year. Make this last month of the year count (before…

Good Mood Mornings

There are a couple of things that for me, are critical to starting my day right. One of them is going to bed at a decent hour. The second is getting up early, but not too early. I consider 5:30 a.m. the middle of the night; 6:30 a.m. is a little better; somewhere between 6:45…

G-BOMBS: Reviewing Health Documentaries

I was reviewing a documentary called “Diet Fiction” on Amazon Prime after someone had given it 1 star and called it “propaganda” for vegans and vegetarians. Another 1-star reviewer admitted they only watched 20 minutes. There are documentaries I like a bit better on the topic of healthful eating, but this one highlighted many of…

Your Money Fitness in 3 Stages

Keep it Super Simple. The number one way to stay in physical shape or money shape is to keep it super simple. Step 1 – Evaluate Your Money Fitness “Consult with a physician before starting any exercise routine.” In this case, you’re the doctor. There are three key numbers you need to know.

Character vs. Personality

I remember years ago my then boyfriend told me about a guy who smoked a lot of pot and drank alcohol. And then would drive his kids in the car. Boyfriend proceeded to regale me with several more colorful stories about what a mess this guy was and how he habitually put his children’s lives…