Could you actually feel richer when you give? You sure could! Not only will giving make you feel richer, but it can make you financially richer too. Giving has also been shown to increase happiness and improve physical health. Even with so many benefits, giving can lose its sparkle and no longer feel fun sometimes. […]
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How eliminating debt helped John and Lisa thrive during an unexpected layoff
Having spent the first part of my career in the corporate world, I’ve watched hundreds of people navigate unexpected layoffs. It was heartbreaking to watch and devastating for those experiencing it firsthand. Then not that long ago, a friend mentioned that his wife would be losing her job the following spring. Rather than being devastated […]
3 Ways to Start an Emergency Fund & Why You Need One
Just before Christmas in 2018, nearly a million US federal employees learned that their next paycheck may not arrive due to a government shutdown. The longest shutdown in US history lasted 34 days and left many workers unable to cover basic needs like food, shelter, and utilities. My heart goes out to these families. The […]
3 Unconventional Ways to Create Financial Freedom
Saving, investing, cutting expenses, and asking for a raise are wonderful ways to create financial freedom. But have you considered that there may be other ways to fast track your journey? Here are three unconventional ways to accelerate financial freedom that you probably haven’t thought of. How would it feel to have no debt and […]
How both spenders and savers can create financial balance
You can’t create an authentic and meaningful life without addressing the topic of personal finance. Our financial health affects every area of our lives: our health, relationships, happiness, and wellbeing. Unfortunately, financial health can be a difficult and emotional topic for many of us, if we even discuss it at all. But the good news […]
How to improve your financial health even if you’re broke
There are few topics as personal and emotional as finances. I’ve witnessed some of the most intelligent people become sweaty and flustered at the mere mention of it. I’ve watched the calmest people I know fly off the handle while discussing the topic. Financial health seems to be one of those topics that people either […]
Why right now is the best time to slow down and enjoy life
The last few months I’ve been writing a lot about travel and taking time to slow down and enjoy life. But to be honest, up until a couple of years ago, I wasn’t very good at this myself. I grew up believing that my value as a person was tied to my achievements and productivity. […]
How to cultivate courage and do more of what you love
My one word for 2017 was courage. I chose to focus on courage because, for most of my life, I prided myself on being a top-notch perfectionist. Then one day I realized that my constant striving for perfection wasn’t a strength but rather a weakness. My need to be perfect caused me to miss out […]
The surprising lessons that solo wilderness travel teaches you
Anyone who has ever traveled alone in the wilderness will tell you that some of their best experiences happened while they were solo. You see things when you’re alone that almost never occur when you’re in a group. I know firsthand that going solo can feel terrifying. But when you find the courage to lean […]
How my journey to find the best Minnesota state parks changed my life
Two years ago, I decided to embark on a journey to visit all 69 Minnesota state parks. What started as an exercise to be more courageous changed my life in so many ways. In this post, I highlight some of the most important lessons I learned along the way. I also share my favorite parks […]
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