Tag Archives: finances
How Do We Stop The Inflation Madness?
Bring your budget up to speed. Still relying on last year’s spending plan, from when everything was considerably cheaper? It’s probably time to switch it up. Make room for the necessities — including their higher prices — and your money goals. … Continue reading
Mortgage or IRA?
Q. Does it make sense to pay off my mortgage with money from my traditional IRA? Should I? — M.B., Bixby, Oklahoma A. Think the decision through carefully. If you’re younger than 59 1/2, withdrawals from a traditional IRA will … Continue reading
Advice from a Horoscope
It’s a mystery why friends and family question how you’ve handled a financial or business matter. Perhaps they think you lack the skills to pull off a good deal or maybe they simply want to protect you but you can … Continue reading
Uncomfortable Conversations
In the early days of HIMS, I negotiated with vendors until there was no more room for saving. I was proud of this. But years later, an early HIMS employee emailed me about the super uncomfortable conversations I used to … Continue reading
The Paycheck
A job is a paycheck, but it also defines the rhythm of our daily lives. It has the power to lift us out of poverty and uncertainty, shape our children’s future, and make communities out of strangers. Work can give … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 