In this post, we’re talking about preparing for unexpected life events—losing the job you planned to retire from, the divorce no one imagines experiencing themselves, the loss of a partner years or decades too soon. Calamities like these can and do happen to all of us, because—if we’re lucky—we live long lives. The odds of […]
—Part I If you weren’t aware that events of all sorts—the good, bad, expected, and unexpected—occur throughout our lives, this year has likely made that clear. You’ve probably seen how new circumstances, whether planned for or not, can overwhelm the best of us and complicate even the most carefully laid plans. Big changes can affect […]
When you consider your children’s primary educators, you may picture a particularly impactful teacher or a coach who helped them up their game. But in reality, our kids learn many of life’s most important lessons from us and the way we interact with the world, including the way we perceive and manage money. Thus, if […]
Expecting the unexpected has a whole new meaning this year. Many of us have experienced an upheaval in some area of our lives, whether it is through a change in employment, relationships, health, geography, or our money. When these unexpected events occur, it can take even the best planners off guard, not to mention those […]
Imagine this: You meet the guy (or gal!) of your dreams. At first, everything feels perfect. Then, life kicks in. But even when it does, your love—and your relationship—feels strong. When you consider marriage and spending the rest of your life together, you assume that you two align on everything. Moreover, you’re sure that you […]
If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me whether their financial future would pan out, I’d be writing this from my superyacht. In all seriousness, though, it’s a crucial question—one that only you can answer! Over the course of your life, numerous financial opportunities and obstacles will present. While you cannot predict […]
If you turn on the news these days, you are likely to hear some reference to the number of people still unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the unemployment rate has dropped since the beginning of the pandemic, it is still hovering around 10%. Even with many states opening up, businesses are still struggling […]
You probably know about all the unpaid labor women take on—tasks like managing a home and caring for children – that are rarely quantified in terms of cash. While society may not acknowledge the value of her efforts, it is essential for a woman to understand just how much she amounts to financially. Why? Say […]
We know that so many of our ideas about the way the world works come from our parents. Whether we choose to deliberately embody their values or shirk them entirely, their perspectives have a significant impact on how we show up in our daily lives—no matter how old we get. That’s especially true when it […]
When it comes to money, our thoughts, feelings, and beliefs are bigger indicators of whether or not we will reach our financial potential than a bunch of numbers. And these beliefs usually start in childhood so it’s time to start teaching children about money. Think about it for a minute. What were some of the […]
Money does not define who we are, however, it is not a relationship we can afford to ignore. By taking Ande’s assessment, you will have a clearer understanding of your money mindset—your core, and often unspoken, beliefs about money.
Take the Assessment Today!