Debt and Stimulus – What’s Next?
We’re back with a new format of biweekly episodes, where we dive even deeper into the themes and developments that are driving market activity. In this episode, we discuss the potentially volatile period we are currently facing in the economy and in the markets. The U.S. government is walking the tightrope between the competing ideas of spending and saving, with a contentious political environment in the mix, too. The U.S. has never defaulted on its debt because Congress has always taken bipartisan action to avoid it. However, it may be time for more significant action to lessen our spending […]
How To Do Efficient Money Management When Extremely Busy: V1
If better money management is on your “someday” list, these tips will help you free up time to tackle it now and gain greater financial peace of mind. If there simply aren’t enough hours in the day to accomplish all the things you’d like to, you’re not alone The good news is, there are simple, low-effort strategies you can use to check “managing money” off the to-do list and feel more confident about your financial wellness. In this episode, I share tips for making your money management “out of sight and out of mind” so you can feel more […]
Investment Strategy and Avoiding Emotional Interference
I write a lot about the interconnectedness of money and emotions, and I also talk about it frequently on my Flourish Financially podcast. That’s because we humans are emotional creatures, and our feelings can have a tremendous impact on our behavior. Of course, that includes financial decision-making, which permeates many aspects of our lives. When it comes to investing, in particular, the natural highs and lows of the stock market can have emotional effects. If we’re not careful, these emotions can inhibit our ability to make sound financial judgments. In fact, many poor investment decisions have been made by investors who […]
