The Psychology of Money

Happiness is a funny thing. We all want it. Many actively pursue it. Few truly find it. It’s an elusive beast. Even when we have it within our grasp, it has the notorious ability to slyly slip through our fingers. I’ve always been intrigued by the concept of happiness. What…

*This post was originally published on May 8, 2018. When you’re pursuing Financial Freedom, having a strong understanding of financial principles and strategies is a major asset. But it’s arguably even more important to have a solid understanding of yourself. Only then can you assess how your own personal tendencies…

*This post was originally published on June 4, 2018. Building the habit of consistently assessing your finances and evaluating if your plan remains the best course of action for your circumstances, is an integral part of achieving Financial Freedom. Life priorities and our related goals evolve as we mature. Our…

*This post was originally published on June 25, 2018 Perspective. It’s essential to leading a happy life, and it’s most definitely essential to obtaining AND maintaining Financial Freedom. But sometimes we all need to sharpen our angle of view. I’m not talking about perspective in the sense of having an opinion…

*This post was originally published on November 6, 2017 A few posts ago we talked about some of the negative impacts of overscheduling, and how simplifying your obligations can improve both your quality of life and produce financial gains. Today we are going to revisit the idea of simplifying, except…

I saw a comment on social media the other day that effectively read “If you don’t control your thoughts, they will control you.” I disagree. I get the attraction of self-help books, articles, and social media content that espouse this ideal that we are masters of our own minds. That…

There’s a lovely quote by C.S. Lewis that references how in the day to day it often feels like nothing changes, but when you look back, you realize that everything is different. As the year comes to a close, and I’ve been reflecting on the decade, it’s impossible not to recognize…

I would not exactly categorize myself as a dreamer. I have never been one to get lost in the clouds, entertain myself with wild visions of grandeur, or contemplate what I might do if I win the lotto max. Maybe it’s the way I’m hardwired, but I find such activities…

Amidst all the budgeting techniques, savings tips, spreadsheets, investment strategies and travel hacks floating around the personal finance and FIRE worlds, there’s a really integral question that is often overlooked. Why do you want Financial Independence or Financial Freedom? I believe the question is rarely posed because on the surface…

There’s a lot of conversation right now about responsibility and ownership. With so many US government workers finding themselves in difficult financial situations in the recent weeks, quite the debate has surged over whether their difficulties are the result of deeper systemic issues such as wages that have failed to…