Who's the "Cinderella" team you have busting brackets in this year's March Madness? Everyone loves a good underdog story, but the history of the Big Dance tells us that the clock strikes midnight more often than not. There are more than 350 schools in Division 1 men's basketball. But 60 of the 84 National Championship [...]
A large part of being a parent is making our children’s lives easier which often comes in the form of committing financial support to those adult children. But before writing a check or making a deposit through Venmo to your children, ask yourself these four key questions: 1. What, specifically, is this money for? The [...]
If you're about to retire but not really looking forward to it, maybe it's time to schedule something you will look forward to. Kicking off your retirement with a well-deserved vacation can ease you into this complicated transition and give you a small taste of everything you have to look forward to. Here are two [...]
In a recent poll, 31% of surveyed adults reported that they exercise less in the winter than they do during the rest of the year. Cold temperatures and the winter blues can make it harder to find that spark of motivation when you're snug on your couch or focused on your laptop. And many more [...]
What are you missing out on? Probably not as much as you think. But in our hyper-connected world with its 24/7 news cycle, the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) has made many people focus more on what they're not doing than on what they are doing. That can lead to some bad decisions and missed [...]
The outpouring of giving and goodwill during the holidays always makes a special time of the year feel even more precious. Unfortunately, holiday generosity isn't enough to sustain the important missions that charities and nonprofits carry out during the rest of the year. And as the fellowship of the holidays and the excitement of a [...]
Are you feeling the crunch? With the holidays in full swing, the stress from all that planning, shopping, entertaining, and traveling might be starting to mount. And in between wrapping presents and baking cookies, you still have work to do, your kids still need help with school, and your heart still needs that 30-minute morning [...]
"Does this spark joy?" asks Marie Kondo about our possessions. The answer is usually YES! on Christmas morning or at a holiday party when we unwrap our presents and watch others enjoy their gifts as well. But once the New Year rolls around many of those gifts are fighting for closet space with holiday decorations [...]
Many retirees who want to earn some extra income without committing to a regular part-time job explore seasonal employment. For a couple of weeks or months out of the year, you could try something new, put your professional skills to good use, see more of the world, connect with new people, and pad your nest [...]
As if the Halloween season isn't scary enough, ongoing market volatility has been unsettling investors. But much like the temporary frights, you experience when walking through a haunted house, navigating the market's ups and downs is all part of the journey towards a better financial future. Answer these three questions and the things that go [...]