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How Financial Wellness Affects Physical Health: three Steps to a Balanced Life

Building wealth does take effort and intentionality, as well as a holistic approach. In this article, I want to offer three key steps to achieving your goal of financial wellness. But first, let’s take a deeper dive into the connection between financial health and physical health.

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Seeking a Career Change

Are you contemplating a career change? Be sure to read this important article first for five considerations.

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When to Hire a Money Coach

If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you are likely familiar with the role of a financial advisor.  In this guest blog post, Melissa Tosetti of The Savvy Life explains the role of a money coach, types of money coaches, and signs that perhaps you should hire one.

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Your "Someday Maybe" List

Values and goals are different for each family. And when trying to balance competing priorities of saving vs. spending, it is challenging to get it right. You may wonder how much to save per paycheck or if there’s a savings rule of thumb by age.

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The Story Behind Redefining Family Wealth

Redefining Family Wealth was written to transform the way you think about wealth. This labor of love was born out of my one-on-one work with WorthyNest® clients. In this post, I’ll be debunking the three biggest myths about money that are tripping up Christian families.

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3 Key Takeaways from “Abominable”

I don’t get out to the movies often but relish the few hours spent in a comfortable theater chair, sitting beside my two oldest boys.  Recently, my sons and I saw the movie Abominable and absolutely loved it.  This article explains my three biggest takeaways.

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Faith vs. Fear: Which One Wins?

As Christians, it’s easy to think about faith through the lens of the first definition.  You either trust in God or you don’t.  But the alternate definition offers a new perspective on faith.  Michael Kitces’ recently interviewed Diane MacPhee on the Financial Advisor Success Podcast, and Diane shared this related Indian fable…

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10 Questions to Ask When Hiring a Financial Advisor

Let’s turn to 10 questions you should ask when hiring a financial advisor. The exact list of questions is subjective. Try to gather as much data as you can in advance by reviewing a firm’s website and the LinkedIn profiles of its advisor(s).

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Alphabet Soup: Financial Advisor Designations

Not all advisors are created equal. Some of us invest deeply in professional designations and continuing education to bring the most value and expertise to the clients we serve.

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Defining Your Vision and Family Values

There are two super powerful things you can do to better understand your needs and desires out of life: define a long-term vision for you and your family, and define the values that you use to direct your day-to-day decisions.

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For Richer or Poorer

We already dissected the vow “in sickness and in health.”  Let us turn to the financial aspect of marriage: for richer, for poorer. Money fights are the second-leading cause of divorce.  Let’s dive into why money is such a heated topic and how to communicate about money more effectively as a married couple.

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The Power of Values-Based Investing

Once you have decided on an asset mix that is properly diversified, it is time to explore an overlooked aspect of investing: the companies in which you are actually invested. This is where values-based investing comes into play.

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Money Makeover Part 1: Mindset

Do you ever feel like you’re stuck in a financial rut? You’re not alone. According to a new analysis by The Ascent, a division of The Motley Fool, almost half of Americans want to be financially prepared for the future but 97% aren't making time to do so.

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Money Makeover Part 2: Origin

Are you or one of your kids a fan of superheroes? My youngest son loves Spiderman the most. Every superhero has an origin story, sharing how they gained their powers and decided to fight crime.

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Money Makeover Part 3: Needs

It is within the physiological needs that “wants” actually emerge. You need a roof over your head, but you want a spacious house with top-of-the line appliances, renovated bathrooms, and a finished basement. Even if that house is within your financial reach, you must recognize that it is a want, not a need.

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