“When will I die?” The projected length of your life is a question you must ask yourself in your financial independence / retirement planning process. It’s a question that goes hand in hand with “How much should I have in savings?”. You never really get to know exactly how long you will live. But, one […]
Inflation and Retirement – The Silent Killer of Women’s Financial Security
Although it’s rarely discussed, this quiet, boring, little topic of inflation is actually the single greatest threat to your retirement. Stated simply: Inflation is a retirement–eater that will whittle away the value of your retirement funds, year after year. This level of threat presents an increased risk for women (vs. men) since we tend to […]
Emergency Fund: Your New BFF
Your Emergency Fund BFF Do you have a BFF named ‘Emergency Fund’? I do and I count my blessings for her EVERY SINGLE DAY. She has saved my butt more times than I can count, gives me peace when I need it most, grants me freedom to self-care, and allows me to be the kind […]
Equifax Breach Opportunity in Disguise
Equifax ad nauseum Equifax breach talk is EVERYWHERE now. But the only thing frozen is YOU. The internet is flooded with articles on what to do about it, news updates, and how to place fraud alerts or credit freezes with Transunion, Experian, and Equifax, etc. You are probably sick of hearing about it. But, if […]