Kevin Ruck / Shutterstock.com In recent years, the financial commitment from the federal government to rebuild and expand critical American infrastructure has been a boon for the construction industry. However, the construction industry faces a major labor shortage. Construction employment recovered after a brief but steep round of layoffs during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, hiring […]
New Africa / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links on our site, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. The Federal Reserve recently announced a surprise: a 50-basis-point cut to its benchmark rate. This is the first reduction since the COVID-19 pandemic […]
Living in a multigenerational household has its own unique challenges. In this post, I’ll walk you through some practical tips you can use to navigate your finances in your family (whether you’re living with grandparents, adult children, or both) and I’ll share stories from my podcast guests who faced similar struggles that you can learn […]
BLACKDAY / Shutterstock.com It’s great to know which jobs are projected to have sky-rocketing growth, but just as important — if not more so — is knowing which jobs have plummeting outlooks. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics tracks that information exactly. And while employment is projected to increase by 4% across all occupations by […]
fizkes / Shutterstock.com Working from home (WFH) has become the norm in many industries since the COVID-19 pandemic. A 2023 Gallup survey found that 8 in 10 remote-capable employees are working fully or partially remote (jobs known as hybrid). And a 2023 FlexJobs survey found that 96% of working professionals preferred remote and hybrid working […]
Have a blended family? With varying money management styles, individual obligations like child support or alimony, and the desire to treat all children equitably, creating a cohesive financial plan can feel daunting. In this post I’ll break down several strategies (covering setting financial priorities all the way to investing for the future) you can use […]
Managing family finances can feel overwhelming, especially when juggling bills, savings, and long-term goals. But what if you could turn that stress into confidence by mastering a few key strategies? In this post, I’ll walk you through 7 essential strategies to help you take control of your family’s financial future like saving for a big […]
mandritoiu / Shutterstock.com As the population continues to age, a growing number of individuals are extending their careers well beyond the traditional retirement age. This trend is influenced by several factors, including economic necessity, personal fulfillment, and governmental policies that encourage extended participation in the workforce. Another key driver behind this shift is increasing life […]
Ever wondered why you tend to spend or save the way you do? Or how budgeting can feel easy for some for you, but a nightmare for others? The truth is, our financial behavior is mostly driven by our money scripts – the unconscious beliefs about money that influence every decision we make, without us […]
“Money scripts,” coined by Brad Klontz, describes our unconscious beliefs about money, often developed in early childhood. Without understanding your money scripts, you may simply label yourself as a spendthrift or an overspender, but learning to understand these scripts helps us to better manage our financial wellbeing and navigate situations involving money more wisely. In […]