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Money has meaning when it gives us the freedom to live an inspired life. To do that, we'll need to push our boundaries, make new rules, and create true wealth. We're here to make sure we'll do just that.
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For Richer or Poorer
No matter how much you beg, plead, or (admit it) scream, your mate just doesn’t seem to get it: without a financial plan—preferably your plan—you’re headed for a train wreck. Sound painfully familiar? That’s why we’re about to launch... The... ➡
Should He Be as Worried as I Am?
I worry about money. A lot. And even when I’m not worrying, I’m probably still thinking about it. My boyfriend, on the other hand, does not worry nearly as much as I do. If I’m in a twist about finances, his typical response is, “Don’t worry,... ➡
Know Your Biology, Gain Inner Peace
Europe is in an ugly mess and that jobs report the other day made you want to flee to some nice Nordic country that still has jobs and benefits. (Habla Swedish?) We have a better idea. First, consider: the male response to stress is “fight or... ➡
Your Easy Summer Budget Worksheet
You’re back from the long, barbecue-and-beer-drenched holiday weekend, and it's time for your annual Holy Cow! moment... Summer is expensive. And it’s here. So what are you going to do about it? Thank your lucky stars for the life-saving... ➡
Buy Sunscreen Without Getting Burned
Thirty bucks for a tiny tube of sunscreen? Forget the fancy packaging and focus on these factors to get the most protection: DO Choose a higher SPF. Get one between 30 and 50 SPF, reapply often, and zero in on easily missed spots, like nostrils... ➡
The Vicious Shop-and-Return Cycle
Confession: I’m a serial returner. I do it at department stores, cosmetic stores, Costco, and Target. Here’s how the psychology works for me: Instead of hemming and hawing about whether I can afford/need/want something, I just buy it. Or rather,... ➡
The Price of Being a Princess
In this recent post for The Grindstone, I asked women some hard questions—questions that challenge notions of "feminine ideals,"e.g., surrendering investing responsibilities to someone else and idealizing full-time motherhood over... ➡
Why You Might Want a Prenup
Prenuptial agreements have a bad rap. Many couples consider them distasteful and unromantic at best—bad karma at worst. The truth is, a prenup is less like a roadmap for divorce, and more like insurance. A good prenup insures that if you did face... ➡
