by Kim | May 6, 2019 | Life Lessons, Money
Would you ever consider going to jail in order to be taken care of in your retirement years? As shocking as this idea sounds, some older Japanese have done exactly that in order to be taken care of, as described in this article from BBC. They’ve run out of...
by Kim | Apr 29, 2019 | Life Lessons, Money
Have you ever run a marathon or trained for any other kind of endurance event? The saying goes, “Running is 90% mental and the rest is physical”. I’m living proof of how true this is – let me tell you a story to explain why… Several years ago my...
by Kim | Apr 25, 2019 | Life Lessons, Money
The greatest legacy any parent can leave a child is the ability to manage money responsibly. Sadly, if the debt statistics in America are any indication, most of us are not learning this valuable lesson from our parents. It doesn’t have to be this way! Here are...
by Kim | Apr 11, 2019 | Budgeting, Life Lessons
I remember when I was about 15 years old, I wanted a new bicycle. Not just any bicycle, mind you, but a Sears Easy Spirit 10 speed – the boys version with the ram horn handlebars. I wish I still had that bike because it was SWEET! It was a beautiful blue...
by Kim | Apr 4, 2019 | Life Lessons, Money
I recently asked a question in a Facebook group dedicated to midlife bloggers – “If you could get one question answered right now as it relates to personal finance, what would you ask?” I got some great responses so, without further ado, here’s the...
by Kim | Feb 21, 2019 | Debt Free Challenge, Life Lessons, Money
We in America are blessed with medical care that is the envy of the world. Doctors, researchers and other medical professionals are working diligently to help heal their patients when they become ill or injured. This amazing medical care comes at what can sometimes be...
