“I reject your reality and substitute my own.” As youngsters, my kids used to quote this line from host Adam Savage of Mythbusters, one of their favorite TV shows. While he was being humorous, he was also describing the human condition. Regardless of the...
For decades, financial experts like myself have implored you to have a health care power of attorney. Now, some health care experts say you don’t need one because they don’t work. “Decades of research demonstrate advance care planning doesn’t work. We need a new...
How Couples Can Handle Money Squabbles By: Larry Light | Mar 14, 2022 Money is one of the biggest areas of disagreement for couples. Sometimes, it’s best to enlist a neutral third party to help resolve the conflicts. Financial advisor Rick Kahler, president of Kahler...
In researching financial dependence for last week’s column, I realized this money disorder shares similar characteristics with Dependent Personality Disorder as defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). If you think you may be...
Do you rely on others for the bulk of your monthly income? If so, it’s possible your relationship with money may be suffering. Many people experience setbacks or life circumstances that result in temporarily relying on others for financial help. Being financially...