When it comes to making better choices about our health, the rules are pretty simple—eat better, move more. It's simple, but it isn't easy. Many people who find success with their personal health attribute it to establishing a doable routine. They don't abide by stringent rules, deprivation diets, and unsustainable exercise regimens. Instead, they make small changes to their lifestyle habits that add up to improved health over time.

Leap Day only happens once every four years. While you should be focusing on cleaning up your financial life more frequently than that (ideally going over your plan annually with your financial advisor), you can take advantage of this extra day in 2024 to motivate you.

Nobody told you how difficult budgeting could be. Balancing your bills, unexpected expenses, and various sources of income can be a cumbersome task, easy to push off or ignore entirely. But moving your budget to the back burner can lead to a vicious cycle of irregular tracking and inconsistent savings, which can put your long-term financial security at risk.

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When two people with different ideas about money and investing get engaged, financial planning can become a delicate issue. For example, if one is a saver and the other is a spender, how you handle money can become a source of conflict.

Out of all the things you try to teach your kids, how to handle money might not be at the top of the list. Maybe you think your kids are too young, that they’ll learn about it in school, or that without a significant source of income, they don’t need to learn good money habits.

As a single person, it’s critically important to be sure that you’re on top of your financial plan for retirement. Your financial responsibility rests squarely on your shoulders–and that can undoubtedly be a big burden to bear. Here’s what to look out for when you’re single and planning for retirement.

Why do leprechauns get to have all of the fun? With St. Patrick's Day on our minds, we wanted to give you some tips on how to make the most of it if you find your very own pot of gold.