This recent article offers practical, specific information about important financial considerations in divorce. Don't let the "late-life divorce" angle deter you. The factors addressed in…
Year in Review
A useful practice I've found for this time of year is to review what's happened since January 1, and to think ahead to what I'd…
On Saving
Based on financial projections in a current case, I've recently been wowed by the power of saving money. Radical, cutting-edge stuff, right? Truly, though, I'm…
What’s Yours is Yours
One of the things that I find (incredibly) nerdily interesting about my work is the concept of the character of property. In Washington, most property…
Children and Money
This post on BBC.com is an interesting little piece on children and money. Not only is it good food for thought for parents, it's also a…
Change, and Willpower
My latest "read"--an audio book, actually--has been "Willpower" by Roy F. Baumeister. Published in 2011, it's a book about the science behind controlling yourself. I've…
Eating Our Money
Or, how the teacher once again becomes the student... When I talk with financial coaching clients--and especially potential clients--I try to stress that the work…
Decide What Your Stuff is Worth
This excerpt on Slate.com offers a "Minimalist" perspective on some of the hidden costs of our belongings. I'm not siding one way or the other…
Let’s Talk About Money With Our Kids
My last post was about the how talking about money can help dissipate a sense of financial shame. Talking about money is important for our…
Let’s Talk About Money
Hello, Dear Reader, First, let's be honest: It's been an embarrassing amount of time since I last posted. Really embarrasing. Truly. Embarrassing. And I'm sorry…