5 Things I Did in May That Simplified My Life
May was a bit of a crazy month at Chez Starks. The first few weeks saw a flurry of work at my “day job,” in preparation for taking a twelve-week…
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Don’t Avoid Dealing with Your Finances
It’s rare that I meet people as enthusiastic about dealing with their money as I am. I recognize that I’m a freak in this regard. If it was socially acceptable,…
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The Urge to Purge, Kid-Sized
In the past, I was a mere Ninja Purger. But in my journey to simple living, I have become a Master Purger. Allow me to explain. From my daughter Rowan’s…
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Living Small
As a financial planner, I have a similar conversation repeatedly with clients when we are discussing retirement planning. The big question when it comes to planning for retirement is, of…
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6 Simple Ways to Avoid Financial Warfare with Your Spouse
Of course, you love your spouse or partner. But money can be a very contentious subject for a couple. First of all, merging your emotional life with another person can…
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Opposites Attract. Money is No Exception
The idea that “opposites attract” is something I’d heard all my life, but only when I got married did I truly appreciate the truth of it. I had previous boyfriends…
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