What’s Growing in Your Financial Garden?
Gardening is one of my favorite ways to spend a summer Sunday afternoon. There is something truly exciting about planting and tending towards a fabulous harvest. Growing up, I spent many summers learning from the best- my grandparents. For them, gardening was a retirement hobby, but for my siblings and me, it was a wonderful […]
Graduation Season for Empty Nesters
Graduation Season for Empty Nesters Shh, do you hear that? It’s the newfound silence of having an empty house. Finally, freedom! With graduation season upon us, it is no doubt that many parents are gearing up for the new feel of being an empty nester. For those soon to be celebrating your child’s college graduation, […]
Managing the Marathon: Balancing the Miles of Your Financial Portfolio
Balanced running extends beyond sheer physical strength. It’s the art of harmonizing different aspects within running. For my mathematical enthusiasts, this all began with American exercise physiologist Jack Tupper Daniels and his formula to V.O2 max training. Jack’s findings tell us a 17:30 5k is the equivalent fitness to a 5:06 mile, along with various […]
Maximizing Your 529 College Savings: Strategies For Unused Funds & Future Financial Planning
Back to school is in the air. If the high cost of education expenses is on your mind, it might be time to consider planning financially for your children’s future. 529 college savings plans have the benefit of letting parents and relatives invest after tax dollars to later use for qualified education expenses. Or maybe […]
The Supreme Court Stops Biden’s Loan Forgiveness Plan, But Hope Isn’t Lost
In the latest news, the U.S. Supreme Court decided against President Biden’s plan to forgive student loans. A three-year pause on loan repayments is about to end, and unfortunately, there are no more extensions due to a law passed by Congress on June 2nd. But what does this mean for your wallet? No matter where […]
Going Solo: Financial Wellness Tips Every Single Woman Should Have
There’s a ton of advice for women regarding their family’s finances, but what about financial independency for my fellow single ladies? It is no secret that many are staying independent longer, marrying later, or simply choosing to not get married at all. Without a dual income, navigating your long term finances may seem unsettling, yet […]
Managing the Marathon: Stages of the Financial Race
Often times I hear many associate running a marathon as two races: the first half with your head and the second half with your heart. However, in my practice, races are made up of many parts regardless of the distance. While no race is the same, some you may find a rhythm immediately. Others, like […]
Managing the Marathon: Rebuilding Your Base
“It’s never too late to be what you might have been.” Whether its life, money, or running, we’ve all been there. For the majority of the past decade, I’ve been the person that many would recognize first and foremost as a runner. Yet, after ten years of year round double training days, nobody was as […]
Managing the Marathon: A Guide to the Retirement Finish Line
It comes as no surprise that managing the marathon is about playing the long game. Here’s the thing about this sport: someone is out there making a comeback, someone is in the middle of a breakthrough, someone’s battling an injury, and someone is celebrating a win. The beauty of running is we’ve all been on […]
Managing the Marathon: Protecting Yourself On and Off the Course
One thing’s for certain, there’s no cheating in marathon training. The 5am wakeups, grueling mileage, and painful interval workouts all feel worth it when the taper hits and the light is shining at the end of the tunnel. For me, a mix of medium volume and high intensity consisting of double days, 60 mile weeks, […]
