Happy Thanksgiving!
November 24, 2016We at Financial Finesse would like to wish you and your family a happy Thanksgiving!
I’m Thankful For…
November 24, 2014As a parent, I am constantly trying to instill an “attitude of gratitude” in our children and the best approach is to model this attitude as much as possible along life’s journey. I always try to devote time for regular prayer and meditation but I am also adding a simple but formal gratitude journal to the weekly routine. As a financial planner, I know that I could do much more to encourage others to do the same. Continue reading “I’m Thankful For…”
Clothes Too Tight After Turkey Stuffing?
December 03, 2013Did you try to put that cute winter sweater on for the first time this year, only to find that eating way too much turkey, mashed potatoes, and stuffing is resulting in your unsuccessful attempt to stuff yourself into clothes that are now too tight? Well, I don’t have a magical dieting solution, but I’m sure someone else might just find that sweater a perfect fit. Whether some of your clothes are now too tight, too loose (I wish!), or just simply out of style, the solution is to donate these items to someone who CAN wear them. Not only can someone else make good use of your castoffs, you might even be able to take a tax deduction. Continue reading “Clothes Too Tight After Turkey Stuffing?”
5 Financial Blessings to Be Thankful For Today
November 28, 2013We may have evolved to focus on the bad things in life (our more cautious ancestors were more likely to survive and reproduce) but today is a time to give thanks for the good things that we too often take for granted. This applies to our financial life too. Here are 5 financial blessings we can be thankful for this Thanksgiving and some steps you can take to make the most of them: Continue reading “5 Financial Blessings to Be Thankful For Today”
What You May Want to Discuss Around the Thanksgiving Table
November 20, 2013Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and if you are like most traditional American families, you’ll probably eat too much, watch a game or two on the TV, and simply enjoy spending some quality time with each other. For some families, spending quality time together happens regularly, but for many, including my own, it usually only happens around the holidays. If that is the case for your family, one thing you may want to do this holiday season is discuss long-term financial goals. It may not seem like the most enjoyable topic of conversation around the dinner table, but with more and more uncertainty about the future, it may be one of the more important conversations you will ever have in your life. Continue reading “What You May Want to Discuss Around the Thanksgiving Table”
6 Ways to Save on Your Thanksgiving Celebrations
November 14, 2012Now that Halloween is behind us, it’s time to gear up financially for the holidays right around the corner, the first of which is Thanksgiving. It can be very easy to let costs spiral out of control when planning your Turkey Day feast – but remember, holiday shopping will be here before you know it. Continue reading “6 Ways to Save on Your Thanksgiving Celebrations”
I’m Thankful for…Estate Planning?
November 23, 2011During Thanksgiving, many households (including mine) have a tradition of having each person at the table tell everyone what they are thankful for. It’s in the spirit of this tradition that I’d like to share with you why I’m thankful for estate planning. Continue reading “I’m Thankful for…Estate Planning?”