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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.
Focusing on the scarcity of time and money can exacerbate the shortage, not improve it. Learn how to focus on what’s important for a wealthier future!
Big changes are afoot with the start of 2025. See what’s in store for your bottom line.
Understand the basics of the federal debt ceiling and how to prepare for the X date and the financial fallout that may follow.
Micro financial habits are quick, easy, and meaningful ways to do better with your money. Explore options to use in your everyday life.
Everyone knows that if you want to achieve something, you had better set a goal. However, very few Americans actually do or even know how to set financial goals. According to Schwab’s Modern Wealth Index, only 33% of people have some sort of written plan or goals. What’s worse? The Financial Health Network finds that […]
Learn how climate disasters could impact your retirement and take steps now to protect your health and wealth from possible negative impacts.
Top retirement articles covered Roth mistakes, wealth, average net worth, decision-making, rules, and more related to achieving a secure future.
New research on cross class friendships is another data point on why we are better off when we mix across wealth, health, and age.
Learn about distribution rules for inherited IRAs and learn how to strategize your distributions for your financial goals.
This gift guide is focused on helping you give long term financial success and happiness to everyone on your list, young and old.
You worked and saved for years, you can now can sit back satisfied with a job well done and enjoy some leisure. However, are you planning on leaving something to the ones you love? You might be surprised that the best inheritance is not necessarily monetary. Leaving meaningful values, especially financial values, can help insure […]
The savings playbook is a methodology for determining the most impactful way to use your money. Check it out, #4 surprises people.
We’ll argue that average net worth is a meaningless benchmark. However, we will concede that it can be very interesting.
Adopting strategies of high achievers can be helpful. Consider when to follow and when to forge your own way.
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.
Feeling grateful creates a sense of abundance and that has powerful wealth building powers. Learn how.
It’s taboo. It’s not polite. It’s personal. These are all things you’ve probably heard when it comes to talking about money. Keeping your lips sealed about your personal finances is pretty common, but your financial future may be in jeopardy if you’re not willing to talk openly about financial planning. Unsurprisingly, only 9% of baby […]
President Trump’s reelection likely means major policy shifts. Here are 5 considerations for preparing your retirement plans for these changes.
Average cash savings—how do you compare with the rest of the American middle class? According to reporting from the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies, People in the middle class expect diverse sources of retirement income. Below you can explore the average cash, savings, and home equity balances in the U.S. How do your financials stack […]
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.
The evidence is mounting that maintaining a comprehensive financial plan is the missing link for most people who want financial security. See why everyone needs a written financial plan.
Feeling overwhelmed by a swirl of competing priorities in midlife and beyond? Here are easy-ish ways to calm your financial vortex.
If you’re near retirement age, then perhaps what scares you more than spiders and goblins is your financial future.
Discover how radical optimism can reshape your personal finance approach—from embracing uncertainty to anticipating the future—and unlock sustainable wealth and well-being.
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