Better money management beyond Christmas
While it’s nearly Christmas this article seeks to share some thoughts on a more perennial approach to better money management.
Financial Planning
Wheel of Life …. What’s the Money for?
“If you don’t know where you are going, any road will get you there.” Lewis Carroll Money helps us achieve the things we want in our life. No revelation there. …
What’s your household balance sheet like?
Just as accountants prepare a business balance sheet, a household balance sheet keep you informed as the CEO/Managing Director of your own household.
Foundations for a “Better Financial Life”
Satisfaction Satisfaction describes a feeling of fulfillment or contentment. Its meaning is relative and often dependent on one’s definition of success as applied to specific areas of life. In our …
When It Comes To Change, You Are of Two Minds
In the Happiness Hypothesis, psychologist Jonathan Haidt wrote that long ago he developed a metaphor to help him make sense of his often self-sabotaging behaviors: The image that I came …
Listening to the Wrong Money Messages
For many of us, managing our finances and building economic security is a nagging concern. We know we should be making greater strides in taking control of our money matters, …
Personal Insights on Financial Planning
It’s always nice to get personal insights on financial planning from people who have experienced the benefits. This video shares insight of this kind
Values-Based Retirement Planning
In the past, the transition to retirement has been viewed solely as an economic event. As a result, the focus of retirement planning has primarily been on building a nest …
The Psychology of Goal-Setting
Goal setting is an effective way of picturing what we want to achieve and what we want our lives to be like. We can then move toward those images in …
The Magic of Purpose-Based Goals
Do you desire to be rich? The word “rich” can be defined as “possessing great material wealth,” and it can also be defined as that which is “abundant, meaningful, and …
Goal Setting Outside of the Box
“We should never let reality interfere with our dreams. Reality can’t see what we can see.” —Simon Sinek Goals are targets—something to aim for. They give life a …
How Much Should You Save for Retirement?
INTRODUCTION Most people ask themselves this question at some point in their working life (hopefully, relatively early). With the continued shift toward defined contribution plans, future retirees are being asked …
The Stupidest Thing You Can Do With Your Money – Freakonomics Radio
If you like a good podcast and you want to stop doing stupid things with your money, check out this episode from Freakonomics Radio. We like this episode because it tells …
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Professional Financial Planning Team Update
Happy New Year Everyone! Now that 2012 has come to a close, we wanted to give you a quick professional update on the HPH team. There were a number of …