It can take years of experience to develop good financial habits, but the benefits of being responsible with your spending are well worth any effort it takes to develop good practices. When you have your finances under control, you can keep you and your family out of debt, you can maintain a strong credit score, … Read more
One of the most critical keys to success is starting each morning off on the right foot by setting a positive tone for the day. Because your morning routine can have a ripple effect on the rest of your day, it’s important to find a system that feels natural for you and makes you feel … Read more
Are you looking for ways to improve your finance IQ? Then a great habit to build is to subscribe to an investment newsletter and read it daily. Investment newsletters are becoming popular these days as a way of growing your knowledge about the finance and business world. The appeal of financial newsletters lies in the … Read more
Have you started a walking habit in order to lose weight? The truth is walking can be a great long-term solution to shedding weight, but it’s not an overnight solution. So even if you’re getting thousands of steps per day, you might wonder: “How many steps does it take to lose a pound?” In this … Read more
Let’s face it: Nail biting is a bad habit. But if this is a habit that you have, you’ve likely noticed that it isn’t easy to stop. Nail biting is common in children and teenagers. In fact, it is the most common nervous habit worldwide, and it’s a popular habit among adolescents because the teen … Read more
Not sure about the distance you’re covering with a daily walk or run? Many people who exercise, count their steps but don’t know how many miles they’ve covered. Normally, this isn’t a big issue. But as Peter Drucker once said, “What gets measured, gets managed.“ So how many steps are in a mile? Generally speaking, … Read more
When it comes to a habit change, we all start with the best of intentions. We promise to make a change, commit to it every day and imagine a perfect future where we’re no longer doing a bad habit. Then what usually happens? Failure. The question is: Why do people fail when they start with … Read more
Let me ask you a personal question: How is your financial situation? If you’re like the 50% of Americans in this 2017 report, then you might be living paycheck to paycheck. Even though the economy has seen significant improvement and people are earning more, there are still those who can barely make ends meet every … Read more
Failure. That is a word that most people dread. Everyone wants to be a success. We want to be liked and admired. But that dreaded “F” word always pops up. Failure. This experience is strong enough to make you want to quit and start a new life. It is no different for any entrepreneur. Or … Read more
There is an app out there for everything these days; even for meditation and mindfulness. There are actually hundreds of these mindful apps available, promising to help users combat their anxiety, get better sleep, increase their focus, manage their weight, and more. But how do you know which one is right for you, or the difference … Read more