I really enjoy getting questions from readers, whether via the comment section or email. Due to the vast number of questions, unfortunately, sometimes I don’t have sufficient time to provide detailed answers. For that, I … Read more

If you’ve landed on this Hotel Múli review, you’re probably weighing whether this Reykjavík hotel is the right place to stay during your Iceland trip. I stayed at Hotel Múli during one of my trips and came away with a clear picture of who this place is perfect for. Rates range from $184 to $429 […] The post My Honest Hotel Múli Review: A Quiet, Budget-Friendly Hotel in Reykjavík with Free Breakfast appeared first on […]

Talking with friends about money can be uncomfortable. But it can also be a great opportunity to learn from others. I have a confession: I may have missed my calling in life. I think I could have really thrived as a business manager (or even an accountant or financial planner). I love numbers and budgets and spreadsheets and algorithms. I love thinking about and planning for the future – goal-setting, forecasting, etc. And I think I’m pretty good at it too (with much thanks to the readers here for helping me learn along the way). And as much as I love thinking about money, I love talking about money too. It is my favorite. I had a little office water-cooler convo a few weeks ago talking about how I started a side-business and I employ my kids to do personal assistant tasks for me and what started as a 1-on-1 convo grew, when folks in neighboring offices heard and wanted to join the conversation. It ended with me talking to about 5 people about how I have an HSA that I plan to use as a stream of income in retirement. I’m maxing it out now, but I track and manage all health-related expenses on a spreadsheet, and invest the HSA funds so they continue to grow. Then when I retire, I can reimburse myself from these past medical expenses and get that money as income, 100% tax-free! I ended with (jokingly) thanking everyone for coming to my TED talk. Many seemed interested – some more intrigued and others maybe more scared or stressed – but everyone wanted to know more! Is it too late to switch careers and somehow build a career around doing speaking engagements or workshops where I help others get their finances in order? I can speak with a lot of authority, having come from 6-figures of debt and climbed my way out. But I digress…. One of the people in this conversation is someone I’d consider a true friend (not “just” a colleague). She recently inherited a lot of money after her wealthy mother-in-law passed away and she’s struggling with what to do now. Not necessarily with the money…but with herself. I had shared with her previously that we had inherited some money so she knew I had a similar experience. And she asked me, “how do you not spend it all on fun stuff?!” To her, I think “fun stuff” is clothes, shoes, and bags.  In fact, she actually bought a million dollar home (planning to upgrade from their current middle-class home), and once they closed she felt extreme buyer’s remorse. They ended up doing some updates (painting, stucco work, new shutters), and re-listed the house. They never moved in. They were able to get above asking price, which is fantastic, but my guess (I never asked) is that the venture cost them money given realtor’s commissions, taxes and fees, and the amount they put into updates. She jokes it was her “million dollar

This August military scholarships post is part of my ongoing Military Scholarships series. There are no scholarships this month as organizations prepare for the new season coming up, but I’ve included one with the deadline on the 1st of September. Enjoy the break, get yourself organized, and plan ahead for future months that are fuller…. | Read More… The post August Military Scholarships for Service Members, Veterans, Spouses and Kids appeared first on KateHorrell.

This week I encountered an article (from March) by Cal Newport (author of Deep Work) on the topic of smartphones, social media, and their effect on attention spans and mental health. The very short summary is that we have enough research on the topic at this point to be able to confidently say, “it’s bad for you.” Newport writes, “We should consider taking as strong a stance against ultraprocessed content as we already do against […]

Another boring dividend income update! It is a marathon not a sprint. Nothing exciting, just slowly increasing by a few hundred dollars at a time. I recently did the Grouse Grind after 10 years. For those of you who don’t know, it’s called “The Nature’s … Read moreJune 2026 Dividend Income Update The post June 2026 Dividend Income Update appeared first on Genymoney.ca.

Working hard won’t make you rich. I know that’s not what we’ve grown up hearing. We’ve heard the opposite. Put in the hours. Outwork everyone. Grind now, get paid later. Do that long enough and the money shows up. It doesn’t work that way, though… At least not the way we’ve been promised. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Even if you work hard and you don’t get rich, the work gives you something […]

The post Top 5 Strategies for Building Wealth After 50 appeared first on Dividend Power. Many people assume that once they reach age 50, their opportunity to build significant wealth has passed. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth. While younger investors may have the advantage of time, individuals in their 50s and beyond often have advantages of their own, including higher earning potential, greater financial discipline, and a clearer understanding of their long-term […]