Lifestyle

Your lifestyle choices – how you live your life, your priorities, and values – impact your financial wellness.

And, lifestyle is a major driver of how much you spend and save and how much time you have.

Dive into valuing your time, how to age well, plan for social connection, and achieve a happy retirement.

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Earning

Surprising Lessons from People Who Live Without Money (Completely Outside of the Financial System)

It’s totally impractical, super challenging and yet living without money is an intriguing concept. Learn a little bit more about an alternative way of life.

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Planning

Climate Disasters: How to Protect Your Money, Home, and Retirement Well Being

Learn how climate disasters could impact your retirement and take steps now to protect your health and wealth from possible negative impacts.

January 9, 2025
Lifestyle

Cross Class Friendships: Why Having Friends with Money is a Good Thing for Long Term Wealth and Security

New research on cross class friendships is another data point on why we are better off when we mix across wealth, health, and age.

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Lifestyle

Heart Health and Your Retirement Well Being

Did you know that the risk of heart disease is especially high right after retirement? Discover why and how to protect your health.

November 7, 2024
Planning

The 24 Best TED Talks on Money, Retirement, and Aging to Help You Have a Better Future

Want a short cut to a wealthy and happy retirement? These 24 Best TED Talks can help you feel inspired, be smarter and have a better future.

October 31, 2024
Planning

Radical Optimism as a Financial Strategy: 7 Ways to Optimize for Greater Wealth and Well Being

Discover how radical optimism can reshape your personal finance approach—from embracing uncertainty to anticipating the future—and unlock sustainable wealth and well-being.

October 17, 2024
Planning

How to Boost 4 Different Happiness Hormones and Reduce Stress through Financial Planning

Did you know that financial planning is an excellent way to boost happiness hormones? (In addition to ensuring a secure future!) Find out how!

October 10, 2024
Lifestyle

Prepare for Life After Retirement: 6 Ways to Find Meaning and Purpose for this Stage of Life

We want a happy, stress-free life after retirement. However, many of us also want a meaningful life. Find out how to plan for a meaningful retirement.

October 3, 2024
Lifestyle

Counting Down the Days to Retirement? 8 Ideas for How to Thrive as You Wait for the Big Day

Heading into retirement can be a difficult in-between-time. Here are 8 ideas for how to thrive as you navigate the transition.

September 18, 2024

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pros and cons of tracking net worth

The Pros and Cons of Tracking Net Worth and How to Keep This Metric in Perspective

Measuring net worth is popular, but is it the only (or even best) way to assess your financial health? Explore the pros and cons of tracking this metric.

November 27, 2024
financial success

A Recipe for Financial Success: It’s as Easy as Pumpkin Pie

Do you have all the ingredients and the right recipe for financial success? It needn't be complicated. In fact, it can be as easy as pie.

November 21, 2024
Purposeful Life After Retirement

Prepare for Life After Retirement: 6 Ways to Find Meaning and Purpose for this Stage of Life

We want a happy, stress-free life after retirement. However, many of us also want a meaningful life. Find out how to plan for a meaningful retirement.

October 3, 2024
Oliver Burkeman

Oliver Burkeman on the Surprising Benefits of Being Less Productive (and Potentially Retiring Earlier)

Explore how redefining your relationship with productivity can lead to a more meaningful and fulfilling life and perhaps an earlier retirement.

January 16, 2025
climate change

Climate Disasters: How to Protect Your Money, Home, and Retirement Well Being

Learn how climate disasters could impact your retirement and take steps now to protect your health and wealth from possible negative impacts.

January 9, 2025
cross class friendships

Cross Class Friendships: Why Having Friends with Money is a Good Thing for Long Term Wealth and Security

New research on cross class friendships is another data point on why we are better off when we mix across wealth, health, and age.

December 17, 2024
spending mindset

Going from a Saving to a Spending Mindset: How to Stop Worrying, Retire, and Enjoy It

You, like many Boldin users, might have enough to retire, but are scared to start spending. Get 7 tips for moving to a spending mindset.

January 30, 2025
Oliver Burkeman

Oliver Burkeman on the Surprising Benefits of Being Less Productive (and Potentially Retiring Earlier)

Explore how redefining your relationship with productivity can lead to a more meaningful and fulfilling life and perhaps an earlier retirement.

January 16, 2025
financial gift

Holiday Gift Guide: Great Financial Wellness and Investment Gifts for Everyone in the Family (Even the Kids)

This gift guide is focused on helping you give long term financial success and happiness to everyone on your list, young and old.

December 12, 2024
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retirement for couples

Retirement for Couples: 10 Essential Planning Conversations for a Happily Ever After

Retirement for couples: Cover these 10 topics to survive retirement with your spouse. Communication is key, especially when it comes to money.

February 9, 2025
cross class friendships

Cross Class Friendships: Why Having Friends with Money is a Good Thing for Long Term Wealth and Security

New research on cross class friendships is another data point on why we are better off when we mix across wealth, health, and age.

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financial gift

Holiday Gift Guide: Great Financial Wellness and Investment Gifts for Everyone in the Family (Even the Kids)

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