BEING FINANCIALLY HEALTHY

Is now a good time to invest?

Is now a good time to invest?

This is a question we get fairly frequently and our answer is always yes (assuming you have an emergency fund set aside, your debt is paid off, etc.), so hear us out on this one.

How does compound interest work?

How does compound interest work?

Wondering why we are so adamant about getting you into investing asap? It’s because of the power of investing early and compound interest. Here’s a hypothetical example of two people who started investing at different times in life and where their accounts ended up.

6 common financial accounts you should have and what to look for

6 common financial accounts you should have and what to look for

Check in on all of your accounts. This might seem obvious, but many of us are not in the habit of looking. It is important to know how much you have, in what type of account, and what that money is doing. Here are 6 types of accounts you should have and what to look for.

What are all the different types of financial advisors?

What are all the different types of financial advisors?

I wanted to share this because I know even for me, as someone working in financial services, I was overwhelmed by all the different types of financial advisors, planners, money managers, and coaches. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the world of financial advising for individuals and families, but keep in mind that there are tons of nuances.

Upgrading your money mindset

Upgrading your money mindset

Here we are 2 months into quarantine, and I find myself re-examining my life, trying to figure out how we can make this new reality as meaningful and joyful as possible. I’m going to get existential here, but what’s the point of everything if it’s not meaningful or making you happy?

What Are Your Life Goals?

What Are Your Life Goals?

In our intro to achieving financial wellness, we suggest getting started with three things to reflect upon.

  1. How do you feel about your current financial situation?

  2. What are your life goals?

  3. How does money fit into these goals?

401ks, maximize!

401ks, maximize!

Springtime is here and YOU can spring clean your finances. One of the easiest ways you can simplify your finances (and headaches) is to combine old 401ks from previous employers. Think of it like a transformer. One is great, but if you combine multiple together, that makes for a super powerful entity!

How to Start Your Emergency Fund

How to Start Your Emergency Fund

Having an emergency fund is a crucial part of your overall financial health. Let’s start with the basics, what is an emergency fund?

How to Manage Your Debt

How to Manage Your Debt

Welcome back to our blog series on how to be financially healthy! Now that you have a good handle on your expenses overall, let’s dive in a little deeper into one potentially big expense, DEBT. This may include student loans, mortgages, auto loans, and credit card debt aka consumer debt. Read on for 6 steps you can take to manage your debt.

How to be Financially Healthy (hint: start with your expenses)

How to be Financially Healthy (hint: start with your expenses)

Do you feel financially healthy? Wondering what that even means? Learn about how to get started in leading a financially healthy life.

The power of value aligned spending

The power of value aligned spending

Let’s take the next step in reflecting on our relationship with money and think about how we want to spend our hard-earned money. What feels good to me is supporting companies and causes I care about.

Here's what the pros are saying

Here's what the pros are saying

Nobody can predict the market. However there are experts who have been in the industry for many years, who invest and look at the markets for a living. And no we aren’t talking about ourselves. We’re not famous enough to be quoted...yet.

4 money moves to make right meow

4 money moves to make right meow

Remember last week when we said we weren't worried about the market? Well that part is still true, but all the negative news surrounding coronavirus is starting to get to us. We want to channel this anxiety into something more productive. More on mental wellbeing at the bottom, but first things first, what to do right now to be proactive with your money.

What to do with that 50k sitting in your bank account

What to do with that 50k sitting in your bank account

Give yourself a high-five! With a high bank account balance, you’ve already established an emergency fund. This also means that you are a champ at budgeting, saving, and living within your means. So what do you do with the money that’s in excess of your emergency fund? The simple answer, help your future self!

Your 2020 Money Goal

Your 2020 Money Goal

It’s 2020! A new decade. A more efficient, productive, financially savvy, fit, healthy, self-care practicing you is here! Or maybe that’s a bit too ambitious. In the meantime, here’s a little something to help you get started on being financially savvy.

Why Women Need to Start Investing ASAP

Why Women Need to Start Investing ASAP

We want to empower you and all women to embrace and take control of your finances. There are so many cards in the deck stacked against women.

Good Capital Financial Wellness Workshop for Women

Good Capital Financial Wellness Workshop for Women

Sign up to join our Financial Wellness Workshop for Women. Join a group of inspiring women who are on a mission to take control of their finances. We’ll be there to learn from and help each other achieve our ambitious goals.