In the month of Mother’s Day, it is appropriate to think about and appreciate mothers as well as other women who play important roles in our lives....
Financial Wellness
Where Did You Learn the Life Skill of Money Management?
Who was Your Teacher? Who did you learn from about money and personal finance in your life? Parents or grandparents? School? Or no one, aka the...
How is Your Positive Intelligence?
IQ, EQ, PQ You have likely heard of IQ (Intelligence Quotient, a test measuring intelligence relative to others) or EQ (Emotional Quotient, a...
Four Things I Learned About the Word “Widow”
I wish we had a different word to use here in the United States for our “status” after we lose a spouse other than the word “Widow.” It’s the only...
Do You Have “Enjoy Life” on Your Checklist?
Checklists are more powerful than you might think. Research is definitely convincing on the merits of using checklists. They help you focus and...
How to Guarantee Your Best First Impression
When I first started public speaking, part of my training was the constant reminder that you only have 30 seconds to make a positive impression and...
What Does Breathing Have to Do with Money?
“Take a deep breath!” That was probably a common phrase that was used when we were younger if we were upset about something. Or we might have been...