Category - happiness

My New Year’s happiness list

10 years ago

The purpose of life is to find your life’s purpose

10 years ago

I dare you to be merry.

10 years ago

The holidays are here! (Yay?)

10 years ago

book reviews • happiness

Book review: The Tao of Pooh

10 years ago

career • happiness

How to beat the Monday blues

10 years ago

book reviews • happiness

Book review: Happier at Home

10 years ago

How green is your grass?

10 years ago

Gratitude lists, simply put

10 years ago

The Zen of doing chores

10 years ago

1) Create a 50/30/20 budget that lets you know what you can afford.

2) Treat your marriage like a business. Let one person manage the money, both people need to agree on goals and budget.

3) Pay off toxic debt, but use “good” debt to get ahead.

4) Risk is a fact of life, sensibly manage it. Diversify, do target asset allocation, cut costs and stick to your plan.

5) Save early for retirement. Save as much as you can and don’t stop.

6) Preserve your home equity. Buy less house than you can afford, pay off your mortgage. Don’t move if you can afford it.

7) Be a savvy consumer. Shop around for financial products, review recurring expenses and advocate for pro-consume regulation.