Let me tell you about my friend’s experience when she initially started her first business. She had a big dream—open a handmade women’s handbag brand. She loved crafting handbags herself … Continue reading
Not long ago, I sat across from a friend who had just turned 50. She had a successful career, two grown kids, and a 401(k) that looked healthy enough on … Continue reading
A few years ago, I found myself feeling embarrassed in the parking lot after swiping my debit card and seeing “Insufficient Funds” flash back at me. It wasn’t the first … Continue reading
Last summer, I went to the beach with my family. We had so much fun playing in the sand and swimming in the water. But later, I looked at how … Continue reading
Imagine losing $2,000 a year—just for borrowing money. That’s what happened to my friend Liza. She didn’t live a lavish life. But between groceries, car repairs, and holiday shopping, her … Continue reading
I remember when my friend Jessica got her first credit card in college to build credit—but five years and thousands in interest later, she realized no one had ever taught … Continue reading
Diane and Mark thought they had retirement all figured out. They downsized, claimed their pensions, and planned to travel. However, within the first two years, unexpected medical bills, market drops, … Continue reading
When my friend Carolina finally received her long-awaited raise, she felt like celebrating. A new purse? A weekend getaway? It was tempting. But instead of going on a spending spree, … Continue reading
Linda and Mark did everything by the book. They paid off their mortgage, contributed faithfully to their 401(k)s, and even downsized to a modest condo in their early 60s. But … Continue reading
For years, my friend Carla dreamed of retiring. She’s a few decades older than me. She’d even circled her final workday on her calendar in gold marker. But two months … Continue reading