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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Tim Ranzetta

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

Hear Tim Ranzetta, discuss the importance of financial education starting in high school and how it is becoming part of the standard curriculum.

July 1, 2019
financial mapping

Financial Mapping: A Retirement Plan Is Like a Navigation System for Your Money and Time

Financial mapping, creating a roadmap for your money can help you with better financial habits, decisions and outcomes. It’s GPS for your finances.

July 1, 2019
best retirement investments

The Best Retirement Investments: 10 Important Ways to Invest that Are NOT Financial

Monetary retirement investments are critical. Investing in your future health and happiness will pay the important dividends.

July 1, 2019
Robert Brokamp Podcast

Podcast 79: Wealth & Wisdom with Robert Brokamp

Get valuable insights on retirement, purpose, and investing from Robert Brokamp, CFP, author, and a senior advisor at Motley Fool.

July 1, 2019
today's dollars vs future dollars

Your Money Over Time: The Critical Differences Between Today’s and Future Dollars

Explore the differences between financial projections in today’s dollars vs. future dollars. See which matters and why.

July 1, 2019
charitable giving

Midlife Stress: Understanding the U-Curve of Happiness and How to Feel (and Do) Better

Kids, retirement, and aging parents – midlife brings a lot of competing priorities. Here are 8 things you can do to overcome feelings of financial stress.

July 1, 2019
Ted Talks on Retirement and Aging

The 10 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 23 Best TED Talks can help you feel inspired, be smarter and have a better future.

July 1, 2019
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.

February 25, 2019

Boldin Planner

Take financial wellness into your own hands and do it yourself retirement planning: easy, comprehensive, reliable.