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Money Management

Less Debt, More Happiness

Watch this video on YouTube I have written previously about the plethora of research that shows a link between income and happiness. Most of those studies find that the more money people bring in, the happier they are—until earnings exceed $75,000, at which time the...

Action Now Is Key to Easing Financial Fears

Watch this video on YouTube Not long ago, one of Americans’ top fears was public speaking. Apparently Toastmasters is working; this fear didn’t even make this year’s Top 10 list. Chapman University recently completed its third Survey of American...

Best Use for Tax Refund May be Wrong Question

Watch this video on YouTube Whether a check shows up in your mailbox or a deposit appears in your bank account, getting an income tax refund may feel like “found money.” Unfortunately, at least part of that tax refund is more like “lost money.”...

Classic Money Advice

Watch this video on YouTube Some financial advice just doesn’t grow old. Many recommendations I’ve made for years are as applicable as ever for the 21st century, and they bear repeating. Here are some of the best financial moves to consider as you move into...

Getting Out of Poverty Takes More Than Financial Literacy

Watch this video on YouTube Helping people work their way out of poverty isn’t just about money. It requires addressing the beliefs and culture around money that may be keeping people stuck both financially and emotionally. Like many of my financial planning...

Protect Yourself When Hiring Contractors

Watch this video on YouTube This time of year, half the homeowners in town are trying to hire landscapers. All of us check our phones even in the middle of meetings or medical appointments, because we desperately hope it might be the yard guy calling back. As my wife...