15 Steps to Take Before Retirement
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
Retirement
13 Summer Frugal Tips
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
10 Financial Tips for Retirees to Make Money Last
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
10 Things to Do With Your Money after a raise
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
The 9 (Financial) Don’ts of Retirement
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
The 5 Phases of Retirement
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
How To Get Started With Birdwatching
It started on a quiet Tuesday morning. I had just poured myself a hot cup of coffee and stepped outside with my journal. The garden was still. No cars. No … Continue reading
10 Common Farmland Investment Mistakes
When my friend Jessica bought a small piece of farmland in rural Georgia, she was absolutely thrilled. The land looked fertile, the price seemed right, and she was already dreaming … Continue reading
10 Surprising benefits of farmland investing
I never thought I’d see myself researching crops and soil quality—but here I was, drinking my coffee at my place while going through listings for farmland investing. It started as … Continue reading
10 Tips to Start Raised Bed Gardening
It started with a sore back and a patch of clay soil that refused to cooperate. After years of battling weeds and compacted earth, I decided to try something different: … Continue reading