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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Expert Smackdown: What’s the Best Source of Information to Help You Make Great Financial Decisions?

Should you go by gut? Listen to a guru? Use tools? Pay an advisor or coach? Explore what the experts say about who to listen to when making a financial decision.

July 27, 2023
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6 Competing Retirement Investing Goals and How to Sort Them Out for Long-Term Wealth

Creating a retirement investment plan for after you retire is downright complicated. Explore 6 competing priorities and how to invest for long term wealth.

July 27, 2023
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What is a Recession? And, Will We Have One Soon?

What is a recession? Will we have one? What impact could it have on you? How long do they last? And, find out how how to prepare.

June 15, 2023
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Financial Basics: A Guide to the Habits and Strategies of Spending, Saving, and Investing for a Secure Future

Mastering the financial basics is doable by anyone at any age. Here is a simple guide. Steps to take at 20, 25, 45, or even 55 to get and stay on track to a secure future.

June 1, 2023
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Advice from 2023 Graduation Speeches that Can Apply to Your Financial Goals

Graduation speeches offer great advice for a good life. And, you know what? The guidance can also be relevant to your finances and retirement.

June 1, 2023
buying a home

Why Buying a Home is a Smart Financial Decision if You Do it Responsibly

Buying a home could be among the smartest and most impactful things you do in life. Find out why and how to do it responsibly.

May 29, 2023
why you need to invest

Saving is Not Enough: Why You Need to Invest

If you want to get ahead, you need to invest. Explore 6 reasons why investing is a critical factor for achieving financial goals.

May 29, 2023
investing basics

Investing Basics: 14 Simple Strategies for Building Long-Term Wealth

Investing doesn’t need to be complicated. Here are 14 simple strategies to help you build long term wealth.

May 29, 2023
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Life Expectancy Drops in United States, but Not for Everyone

Statistically, Americans aren’t living as long as before. But, where you live, your wealth, your habits, and more impact your own life expectancy.

May 25, 2023
how to get out of debt

How to Get Out of Debt: 12 Ways to Reduce this Expense for a More Secure Future

Debt levels have climbed to an all time high. Reducing this financial burden is a very worthy goal. Not sure how to get out of debt? You have options. Use this article to get motivated and find a way to approach your debt that feels right for you and your priorities. Mortgages aside, the average […]

May 23, 2023
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Trying to Gain Financial Control? Here are 4 Straightforward Steps to Feeling Better About Your Money

You don’t need to feel overwhelmed by financial stress. Here are 4 straightforward steps to help you gain financial control.

May 20, 2023
why budget

Why Budgeting Matters: 8 Reasons to Adopt This Foundational Financial Habit

Why budget? Budgeting can improve your short-term and long-term finances as well as your emotional well being.

May 18, 2023
imagine your future

Want Future Financial Security? It’s All In Your Imagination (Actually)!

Want a secure retirement? It is not simply about following a financial plan. Imagining who you are going to be may be critical to your success.

April 13, 2023
what is a recession

What is a Recession?

What is a recession? The good news? Well, recession isn’t always so bad and you probably won’t know are in one until after it’s over.

April 13, 2023

Podcast 71: Eric Balchunas, Bloomberg’s ETF Guru, Discusses his Book, “The Bogle Effect”

Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas discusses his new book (The Bogle Effect), ETFs, the future of financial advice, and more.

April 13, 2023

18 of the Most Important Lessons from Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) Influencers

Some people retire in their 20s and 30s. What’s the secret? Here are top lessons from the most popular financial independence influencers.

March 30, 2023
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Take Control of Your Financial Life: 28 Pieces of Real Advice from Real People for Real Wealth and Security

Here are 28 unique tips for how to take control of your finances — with varied advice for all kinds of people.

January 19, 2023
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3 Psychological Secrets to Coping with Financial Anxiety

Financial stress is the #1 source of anxiety. Use these 3 easy tactics from psychology to feel and do better with your money.

November 10, 2022
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Rethink Retirement: 12 Facts and Fictions Worth Understanding for a Better Future

Here are 12 ways you might want to rethink retirement to be better prepared for what lies ahead.

November 3, 2022

Podcast: Joe Kuhn on the Tools You Need to Decide If It Is Safe to Retire

Financial Independence influencer on YouTube. Steve and Joe discuss Joe’s journey to financial independence, his rise on YouTube, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.

October 27, 2022
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What Are the Real and Perceived Threats to Your Financial Security? What Can You Control?

There is a lot to worry about when it comes to your financial security. Focus on what you can control for greater peace of mind.

October 13, 2022
financial stress

Don’t Worry, Be Happy: 11 Ways to Reduce Financial Stress

Don’t worry, be happy… Here are 11 real steps you can take that will enable you to experience less financial stress.

October 6, 2022

Podcast: DiverseFI and Regret Minimization Insights from Hospice Doctor, Doc G

Learn what end of life can teach us about financial independence from a hospice doctor who has observed the regrets of his dying patients.

October 6, 2022

Worried About the Markets? Run Bear Market Scenarios with the Planner

Explore how to use the Planner to model bear market scenarios. See what might happen over the next year or two with your investments.

September 29, 2022

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