Have you heard about this One Word phenomenon? Around the world, people select one word to be their guiding intention for the coming year. Rather than setting goals or resolutions, they focus on this one word. I first became acquainted with the idea of One Word in 2016 in a blog post by my friend […]
Achieve your financial goals as a couple even if a saver marries a spender
One of the things people ask me about is personal finance. Those discussions eventually lead to how they deal with this topic as a couple. One of the most common things I see is couples choosing to keep their finances completely or partially separated. And even more common are the couples who combine their finances, […]
Wealth Building for Everyone – Your fifth step to financial freedom
How would life be different if you had enough wealth that you no longer worried about money? Maybe you’d sleep better and have less anxiety. Perhaps you’d be able to put those monthly money fights with your spouse to rest. Or maybe you’d simply take pride in having created a better financial future for your […]
10 Surprising Benefits of Creating Financial Freedom
What does financial freedom mean to you? For years I thought it was a certain dollar amount. And while I still have numbers tied to different levels of financial freedom, the concept of freedom means so much more to me. As my husband and I achieved different levels of freedom over the years, I began […]
Start Living in Abundance When You Change This Financial Belief
Our thoughts and beliefs affect all areas of our lives; our success, relationships, health, and finances. Over the years I’ve come to recognize a very common belief about money that limits our ability to prosper. This belief not only applies to our financial lives but every other area of our lives as well. Continue reading […]
5 Fun Ways to Give that Will Make You Feel Richer
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
Five Reasons You’ll Love the Road Less Traveled
It’s never been easier to jump on the internet and book an entire vacation in less time than it takes to brew your morning coffee. While convenient, these trips can feel a bit sterile. From airport transfers to mega resorts to pricey excursions, most travel today is engineered for efficiency and profitability. There’s certainly a […]
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