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Financial Clarity Reduces Stress

Let’s be honest – 2020 was a sh*t show. There was (still is??) financial uncertainty around healthcare, jobs, wages, tariffs, the stock market, and more. All this uncertainty can be unsettling and overwhelming. And overwhelm can cause people to panic or make poor choices.  We have a loop of worst-case scenarios playing on repeat in…

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What’s Your Money Trend?

In 2019-20, I made significant improvements to my health. I started working out regularly, lost weight, improved my eating…and yet. There was a little voice in my head, expressing concern that maybe I was being too strict with my eating habits.  When COVID hit, I was under stress (like a lot of people!) and turned…

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What Do I Owe My Partner?

Mindy,  My boyfriend and I have started living together! But we’re running into a bit of a sticky wicket. I own my home (with a mortgage) and he sold his home to move in with me. Right now, he gives me about $1,200 per month to cover costs. Because he doesn’t have his name on…