regrets
As a young girl in Colorado, I always dreamed of living and working in New York City — and I turned that dream into my life.For over a decade, I built the career of my dreams and ended up working as a magazine editor with amazing coworkers. Still, life in…
Anita Clemons Swanagan was forced into early retirement at 55 after developing a brain tumor and having several strokes. The medical bills piled up for the expenses that her health insurance would not cover.At one point, she had over $100,000 in medical debt. She said she’d paid most of it…
As a financial advisor, I’ve had the privilege of walking hundreds of people into retirement. While the technical side of planning matters, it’s often very clear, both to my clients and to me, when they’ve missed the mark on fulfillment or preparation.I’ve seen so many regrets in people who are…
I had one question before I booked my first trip as a new mother: Is it worth the cost to upgrade to first-class with seats that lie flat or stick with coach when you travel with an infant?I could not find a straight answer online, so in the end, I…
Choosing a wedding dress and tasting cakes is all fun and games until you have to look at your bank account.During the wedding-planning process, the budget that my partner and I set quickly flew out the window. Half of it went to our venue, and the costs added up quickly…
