Chasing returns 

These are challenging times to be an investor. Making financial decisions on what investments to purchase may include reviewing potential returns.  It’s natural to seek out returns that may increase your portfolio overtime.  A present-day example, such as I bonds,...

Head Start

Here’s one step to take now to get a financial head start on the new year!  Create a balance sheet that tallies everything you own and all that you owe.  Paper and pencil work well, however I’ve found digital copies more valuable.  The value of a balance sheet is to...

Indoor cycling

I love to ride my bike outdoors in all kinds of weather (except pouring rain).  Last November, I bought cycling boots and more layers to brave the chilly winter weather.  I thought this would keep me outside from January to March, it didn’t.  I learned it’s really...

Accountability

I love getting my progress reports each week from Fitbit! Generally showing up each Tuesday morning via email providing me insight from the last seven days of activity. My favorite metrics are my average hours of restful sleep and resting heart rate. There are lots of...

To move or not? 

Our neighborhood, probably like yours, has seen a lot of houses up for sale and then quickly under contract the past several months.  It’s an exciting time to be a seller, pretty stressful if you are a buyer and want your contract to stand out among the crowd. ...

Biking & Planning 

Dust off your bike and pump up your tires, this Friday, May 21st is National Bike to Work Day!  Many of us are still working from home so biking into work may not be possible.  That’s ok as riding around your neighborhood or exploring a new trail works just as well. ...