Financial Wellness

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau defines financial wellness as, “having financial security and financial freedom of choice, in the present and in the future.”

Financial wellness means that you: 1) have control over your day-to-day, month-to-month finances, 2) have the capacity to absorb a financial shock, 3) are on track to meet financial goals, and 4) have the financial freedom to make choices that allow you to enjoy life.

Financial wellness results in: confidence, contentment, a sense of security, control, and purpose, and even happiness. And, there are numerous ways to improve financial wellness.

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gratitude and finances

Gratitude and Money: How Thankfulness Supports Financial Success

Explore how gratitude can improve your financial life by grounding decisions, reducing anxiety, and helping you plan in a way that reflects your values.

November 21, 2025
recipe for 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 20, 2025
financial wisdom

Financial Wisdom: What Is the Best Investment?

The best investment? It isn’t always a stock or financial instrument. Other life choices can improve both your monetary and overall well being.

November 6, 2025
marshmallow test

Why Financial Planning is the Ultimate Marshmallow Test

Let’s find out why financial planning is the ultimate marshmallow test and explore a few tips for how you can ace it.

November 6, 2025
time use

How Much Money is There in the World and How Much Time? (And, How is That Time Used?)

You’ll be surprised by how much collective time there is in the world and how it is used. See how it compares to how you spend your time.

October 30, 2025
retirement fears

What Scares People More: Retirement or a Dark Walk in the Woods on Halloween Night?

Retirement fears are real and deeply felt, but planning reduces the worry as shown by a poll of 1,000+ people who are approaching retirement.

October 24, 2025
new retirement planning books

Key Lessons from 6 New Books: Rethinking Money, Meaning, and Retirement at the End of 2025

Looking for a spark of insight, we found 6 new releases that will expand how you think about money, markets, and life.

October 24, 2025
audit expenses

Audit Your Spending: Go Beyond Budgeting with 5 Ways to Review Your Expenses for Better Financial Outcomes

Audit your spending to uncover patterns, cut waste, and align expenses with goals. Small adjustments will boost financial confidence.

September 25, 2025
financial health

Beyond Chance of Success: How to Really Assess Your Financial Health

Go beyond wealth. Measure your true financial health. Explore retirement, risk, cash flow, tax, and other financial metrics.

September 5, 2025
is college worth the cost

Back to School: Is College Still Worth the Cost of Tuition?

Are college costs worth it? A degree promises higher earnings, but not always more lifetime wealth.

September 4, 2025
rebalancing

Rebalancing Investments: Why, How and When

Rebalancing investments is a critical part of any strategy. Learn about setting asset allocation targets and the finer points of rebalancing.

September 3, 2025
Inc. 5000 Boldin Made the List

Boldin Made the 2025 Inc. 5000 List of the Fastest Growing Companies in America

We made the 2025 Inc. 5000 list! Thank you to our community for helping us grow and transform financial planning.

August 14, 2025
financial motivations

What Motivates You? How Financial Motivations Impact Your Decision Making

Financial motivations drive your financial decisions. Be aware of them and you will make better choices.

August 14, 2025
financial optimism

Financial Optimism: Are You Too Optimistic—or Too Pessimistic—About Your Financial Future?

Is your glass half full or half empty? Learn why financial optimism delivers better outcomes and how to develop a sunnier outlook and why optimistic realism is the sweet spot.

July 10, 2025
Die with Zero

What “Die With Zero” Can Teach You About Living (and Retiring) with Purpose and Joy

Die with Zero is a call to live fully. Explore the core ideas and see 8 steps to a retirement plan that leaves nothing on the table.

June 26, 2025
managing money for happiness

6 Tips for How to Manage Money for Happiness

Financial goals are usually numerical. Nothing wrong with that, but you probably also want to manage your money for happiness. Find out how.

June 19, 2025
compound interest

Compound Interest and Saving as Much as You Can as Early as You Can: Magical Secrets to Building Real Wealth

Building wealth can seem like it will take a miracle. Compound interest (especially if you start early) might just be the magic you seek.

June 18, 2025
best personal finance podcasts and youtube channels

The 57 Best Personal Finance Podcasts and YouTube Channels 

This is the ultimate list of the best personal finance podcasts and YouTube channels, compiled from people who know, Boldin users!

June 12, 2025
emergency savings

Your Retirement Emergency Fund: Why Emergency Savings Are the Foundation of Financial Wellness

The first thing you need to do to gain financial control, is build emergency savings. Find out why and how much you need to have.

June 5, 2025
future self

Do It for Your Future Self: How to Make Smart Choices Today for a Better Future Retirement

Do it for your future self seems like an odd mantra. However, it will help you get the life you want. Find out why and how to do it.

June 5, 2025
what is financial wellness

What is Financial Wellness? (It Isn’t Just About Money, Here’s What You Might Be Missing)

There is a lot of buzz around “financial wellness.” But unlike many fads, financial wellness is definitely a worthwhile pursuit.

May 22, 2025
financial planning is hard

Challenges of Financial Planning: 8 Reasons Why It’s So Hard and Also So Worth It

Worried you aren’t doing everything you should be to manage your money. Financial planning is hard. Learn why and how to overcome the difficulties.

May 15, 2025
financial suggestions

Uncommon Sense: 15 Financial Suggestions That Are Smarter than the Conventional Advice

Conventional “wisdom” is often flawed. Try these 15 financial suggestions for more wealth and financial peace of mind.

May 7, 2025
thinking of retiring

Thinking of Retiring and Worried You Aren’t Ready? It’s Time to Change Your Perspective

Thinking of retiring? A shift in perspective could be all you need to make it possible. Explore 14 tips to help you change your approach.

April 28, 2025

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