In today’s episode, we’re tackling the second key variable to financial success: intention. Episode #002 of Beyond Finances is all about making intentional decisions with your money and in your…
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Beyond Finances Podcast #001: How to Balance Spending Today with Saving for Tomorrow
In this first episode of the podcast, we look at what it means to enjoy your life today while still planning responsibly for tomorrow. Welcome to Beyond Finances! In this…
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5 Ways to Take Advantage of Living in Boston (or Other Big Cities) Without Going Broke
Let’s face it: living in Boston comes at a price. While I love this city and am happy to both live here and base my business out of my downtown…
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Got a Cash Windfall? Take These Steps So You Don’t Screw It Up
Who doesn’t love the idea of suddenly, unexpectedly coming into a lot of cash? Although this idea of a cash windfall sounds great in theory, the reality isn’t always quite…
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3 Ways to Use a Personal Finance System to Help You Do More with Your Money
Part of the value of building out a complete financial plan for yourself is that in doing so, you create a process for moving from where you are right now…
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How We Balance Frugality with the Reality of YOLO and FOMO
I have to be honest with you: I can’t help but cringe when I see so-called “financial advice” that is focused exclusively around crazy ways to go great lengths to…
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How Much House Equity Are You REALLY Building?
One of the big arguments for home ownership or buying a house goes something like this: “When you rent, you’re just throwing money away because you’re not building house equity….
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Financial Advisor Vs Planner: What’s the Difference?
“Are you a financial advisor, or a financial planner?” I’ve had a handful of people ask me this at events I’ve attended or spoken at, and I can understand why…
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Fund Your Financial Goals with This Easy Strategy
One of our biggest financial goals over the last 18 months was to save up and pay for our own wedding. Over the last year and a half, we saved…
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