Can money buy happiness? My view focuses on semantics, and specifically the word “buy.” I’ve known many people with enormous amounts of money who are very unhappy, so I don’t…
read moreBite-Size Strategy Can Help You Achieve Financial Security Creating new, positive habits requires consistency and repetition. James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, provides many strategies for making new habits “stick.” One…
read moreIllustration by Cathryn Cunningham/ Albuquerque Journal Many people are intimidated by finances; they can’t see a way to a financially secure future. Today’s article will teach you how to make…
read moreThe holidays are coming! Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas or Kwanzaa, the December holidays are just around the corner. For many, the hustle and bustle of the holidays is stressful…
read moreMy last article covered the “sunsetting” on Jan. 1, 2026, of many of the provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which went into effect on Jan. 1, 2018.…
read moreWe are in the dog days of summer. The days are often sweltering, we desperately need rain, and we’re wary as a new variant is causing COVID-19 cases to increase.…
read more*Illustration by Donna Grethen / Albuquerque Journal Money is a powerful tool in our society. It allows us to pay for basic needs like our rent or mortgage, groceries, utilities,…
read moreHappy 2022! It’s a new year, and we often set goals as New Year’s resolutions. But you may not feel like setting goals or celebrating this year. The COVID-19 pandemic…
read moreI have never believed that everyone needs a financial planner or a financial adviser. Many investors are “do-it-your-selfers,” and this can work well. However, doing it yourself requires discipline, and…
read moreWe all try to raise kids to become hard working, happy and financially responsible adults. That’s a tall order! First, we need to realize that every child has their own…
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