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Don’t Let Decision Fatigue Halt Your Financial Progress

Written By: Michelle Smalenberger, CFP ® What is it you need to do before you get your personal finances in order?  Recently I came across this article in which the author talks about the amount of energy it takes to make a decision.  He goes on to point out numerous examples to demonstrate this point…

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Think Little Not Big

Written by: Michelle Smalenberger, CFP ® Whether you are retired and living on a fixed income and investment portfolio, or just starting to build your finances, knowing your monthly expenses is critical to your plan.  When defining where you will spend money don’t forget the little expenses.  You don’t want to $9.99 yourself out of…

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not listening to fact

Facts Are Stubborn Things
– John Adams

WRITTEN BY: MICHELLE SMALENBERGER CFP®  A fact is something that can’t be changed.  It is what it is.  The simple fact is the earlier you start to plan and care for your finances, the longer you’ll have to reach your goals. Distracting thoughts like “I don’t have enough money” or “Once I get things in…

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