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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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 16, 2024
distribution strategies for inherited iras

Inherited IRAs? Here is Your Guide to Strategizing Required Withdrawals from Your Account

Learn about distribution rules for inherited IRAs and learn how to strategize your distributions for your financial goals.

December 12, 2024
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
financial values

How and Why to Pass on Financial Values to Your Heirs

Most parents want their kids to be good with money. The harder question is how to actually make that happen — especially when kids aren’t exactly asking for financial advice. The answer is less about formal lessons and more about creating the right experiences at the right time. A summer job at 16 teaches something […]

December 11, 2024
savings playbook

The Savings Playbook, a Logical and Meaningful Way to Prioritize Where You Save Money

The savings playbook is a methodology for determining the most impactful way to use your money. Check it out, #4 surprises people.

December 5, 2024

Habits of High Achievers: When to Copy and When to Follow Your Own Path

Adopting strategies of high achievers can be helpful. Consider when to follow and when to forge your own way.

November 27, 2024
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
abundance

Think Abundance and Be Grateful: The Secret Mindsets for Building Wealth

Feeling grateful creates a sense of abundance and that has powerful wealth building powers. Learn how.

November 21, 2024
talk about money

10 Reasons Why Talking About Money Can Give You a Better Future

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 […]

November 14, 2024
presidential election and your retirement

The Election is Over: Should You Think Any Differently About Your Retirement Plans?

President Trump’s reelection likely means major policy shifts. Here are 5 considerations for preparing your retirement plans for these changes.

November 7, 2024
Ted Talks on Retirement and Aging

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 30, 2024
missing financial link

Planning is the Missing Link to True Financial Security

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.

October 24, 2024
financial vortex

Surviving the Financial Vortex: 5 Ways to Find Calm in the Swirl of Competing Financial Priorities

Feeling overwhelmed by a swirl of competing priorities in midlife and beyond? Here are easy-ish ways to calm your financial vortex.

October 24, 2024
what scares you about retirement

Trick or Treat? 13 Terribly Frightening (Or Not, if You Are Prepared) Retirement Facts

If you’re near retirement age, then perhaps what scares you more than spiders and goblins is your financial future.

October 24, 2024

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

Boldin Selected as Top Innovator by the World Economic Forum through UpLink

Boldin has been named as a Top Innovator in the Prospering in Longevity Challenge by UpLink, the open innovation platform of the World Economic Forum.  Learn more about the award.

October 16, 2024
what to do when your insurance claim is denied

7 Steps to Take When Your Medical Insurance Claim is Denied

Forty percent of insurance claim appeals are successful. It is definitely worth asking questions and fighting claim denials. Learn about the right steps to take.

October 9, 2024

Shhhh: Hush Noise (It’s Different than Bias) for Better Financial Decision Making

Lessons from Nobel Prize winner Daniel Kahneman’s book “Noise” can help you make better financial decisions. Find out how.

October 3, 2024
how to save more money

How to Save More Money: 23 Smart and Mostly Easy Ways to Boost Your Savings

Don’t think you could possibly save more money for retirement? These tips will help you shift your mindset for a secure and happy future. Read now!

September 18, 2024
learned helplessness

Learned Helplessness: Is it Impacting Your Wealth? See How to Do (and Feel) Better

Learned helplessness can sneak up on you and impact your ability to make the good financial decisions. Learn how to spot and overcome it.

September 12, 2024
personal finance fads

10 Personal Finance Fads That Are Totally Buzzing Right Now (And What You Need to Know)

Both good and crazy ideas abound on social media, even in the realm of personal finance. Below are 10 personal finance trends that have become wildly popular. Many of these fads are rooted in money mindfulness which is almost always a good idea no matter how much you earn or have saved. 1. Underconsumption Core […]

August 22, 2024
financial wellness and chronic disease

What Do You Need to Do in Your 20s, 30s & 40s, and 50s & 60s to Protect Your Financial Well-Being from the Possibility of Chronic Disease

No matter your current health status, safeguarding your finances against chronic disease is a critical aspect of securing your future.

August 22, 2024
financial stress

Where to Turn in Times of Financial Stress: 12 Ideas for Feeling More Confident About Your Money

Your personal financial situation and external financial pressures can cause stress and we all need support sometimes. Here are 12 ideas for where to turn when your confidence is rattled.

August 8, 2024
Tim Ranzetta

Podcast 83: Financing the Future, Tim Ranzetta on Educating and Empowering the Next Generation

In this episode of the Boldin Podcast, Tim Ranzetta, founder of Next Generation Personal Finance (NGPF), discusses the importance of financial education for high school students. NGPF aims to equip students with essential financial literacy skills by providing free curriculum and training for teachers, advocating for legislative changes, and supporting the integration of financial education […]

August 8, 2024

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