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Category Archives: Spending Plans & Budgets
Celebrate Your 2017 Personal Finance Accomplishments
Looking Back to Move Forward Now that the holiday decorations are packed up for the season, many of my clients are looking at their 2018 financial goals. A great place to start is to look back to your personal finance … Continue reading
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Saving Energy this Winter
Daylight Savings Time is officially behind us and we’re gearing up for chillier (and hopefully rainy) weather. With our moderate climate in the Bay Area, it’s common that my clients get used to lower-than-average utility bills through the summer and … Continue reading
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Smart Shopping During the Holidaze
Can you believe it’s November already?! Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday are just around the corner. For those on a budget or have limited time for the daze of holiday shopping, here are a few financial tips to … Continue reading
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Frugal Summer Vacations
With Memorial Day officially behind us, summer vacations are just around the corner. Is there a way to have a great vacation and be frugal at the same time? Yes! I’ll share some of my best tips learned over the … Continue reading
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Pet Medical Expenses
Studies have shown that companion animals improve our health — reducing our stress, lowering blood pressure, increasing physical activity and even boosting social interaction. For the elderly, this is doubly true. These are the many benefits of pet stewardship (many … Continue reading
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7 Habits of the Financially Stable
The San Francisco Bay Area is booming! Unemployment is at an all-time low. Our freeways and expressways are jammed with commuters. In times like these — where recession concerns are on the backburner — I’ve been musing about money habits. … Continue reading
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The Savings Phenomenon
The U.S. savings rate hovers just about 5%. This statistic reflects the ratio of personal income saved to personal disposable income during a certain period of time. I guess the good news is that it’s a positive number and it’s … Continue reading
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2014 52-Week Saving Challenge
2014 is right around the corner. Hopefully you’re keeping to your holiday budget to avoid the New Year’s credit card hangover. In preparation of the New Year, I’d like to share a 52-week money challenge. It was originally posted on … Continue reading
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Decking the Halls Without Breaking the Bank
Fiscal Discipline During The Holiday Season Here we are, marching towards the holidays. We are heading toward the most pressure packed season of the year. This is the time my impulse control needs the most exercise! Tweet
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Personal Finance & The New Year
Happy 2013! With the start of a new year, I get the privilege of helping my clients create their personal finance plans. New Year’s resolutions that focus on money run the gamut of getting out of debt to saving for … Continue reading
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