Summer is coming to an end quickly in the U.S., but it feels like the season is endless in the Caribbean.  A trip to the Caribbean wouldn’t be complete without a sandy beach to lay on, a beautiful hotel where you can kick up your heels and rest, and a tropical [...]

I'm curious. Would you accept a job if you knew your employer would cut your pay every single year? I can't imagine anyone saying yes.  But - that's exactly what you're doing if you don't have a retirement plan that considers inflation when determining your income needs. Before you decide that [...]

You may find yourself in a situation where you could take one of two paths in your journey to financial freedom.  In this case, I am talking specifically about the decision to save money (for a down payment on a house, a car, or school) and paying off existing debts to [...]

This month, nearly 2.2 billion children across the world will start a new school year, some for the first time. No matter your race, culture or creed, the first day of school is a significant one and different countries have an array of traditions to mark the special occasion. I wanted [...]

And so the old fantasy goes -- junior finally turns 18 and goes off to college for a few years. When he returns, he’s ready to hit the ground running and start a promising career in a new town - hopefully close enough to home to make visiting easy.  You can [...]

What is going ON with the price of housing? I'm sure you've noticed that buying a home is getting more and more expensive - especially in large cities. According to this article from Forbes, housing prices have risen by just over 13% from March 2020-2021.  To be clear, that's not just [...]

Soon we will be in the throes of yet another September. This means that the kids will all be finishing summer vacation, and if you are a tortured parent, you will once again be able to claim the peace and quiet you once reserved for when they were in school. College [...]

When you were a kid, did anyone ever tell you not to go swimming for at least 30-60 minutes after eating?  Ever since it appeared in a Boy Scout handbook in 1908, this myth has been floating around and robbing us of precious swimming time if we bought into it. This [...]

To many, the idea of talking about their money is scary. Like, downright terrifying. Having to own up to questionable financial decisions can be a bit much to handle. That's a major reason why people avoid speaking with a financial advisor. I can tell you for certain that if you do [...]

Ugh! You've made a huge mistake.  This can't be the resort you booked! You think back to the advertisement online for a '4-star beachfront oceanview all-inclusive luxury experience'. The price was right. In fact, it was the cheapest beachfront 4-star on the list!  ....But now you see why. The resort is [...]