Happy 4th of July Everyone! As you celebrate our Independence Day, I ask you to take a minute to reflect upon what our Forefathers meant when they wrote “The Declaration of Independence.” Their words are deeply profound and worth remembering today: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that…

It seems that almost everyone today is burdened by debt. Our government is in debt to the tune of 11 trillion dollars and we, its citizens have managed to accumulate over 2 trillion dollars in consumer debt alone. Which, if my math is correct, means that together we owe about $56,000 per American in consumer…

I find it sad that Michael Jackson, the king of pop, died this week and most of the news surrounding his death is about his financial life…how much his estate dropped in value, speculation of his net worth, how much debt he had accumulated and who will get what. It’s tragic that this remarkably talented…

Money issues can be the source of a great deal of stress and conflict in marriages. These conflicts can also be a wonderful opportunity to grow together and deepen the intimacy in our relationships. Without question, I have found in the work that I do with couples, that those who develop a level of financial…

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