Money and Marriage Tips for Overcoming this Common Challenge
By Kathy Longo, CFP®, CAP®, CDFA
Wednesday, 09 November 2022
Money and marriage are both very personal matters, and I often share how important communication is to success in both realms on our Flourish Blog and in my Flourish Financially Podcast. You likely know that financial issues can lead to conflict in many relationships, and today I want to give you tools to overcome a particularly difficult challenge – a spouse who won’t communicate about money.
Avoiding Money Conversations Can Jeopardize Even the Strongest of Bonds
By Kathy Longo, CFP®, CAP®, CDFA
Wednesday, 26 October 2022
Healthy relationships require open and honest communication – and that includes financial communication. However, it can be tempting to avoid money conversations with your partner, especially if you feel they could be awkward or contentious. If you and your partner have different financial goals, spending and saving habits, or if you disagree on the role that money should play in your life, financial communication could bring these issues to the surface – but it’s also the best strategy to avoid potential financial disagreements and setbacks in the future.
Whether you’re in a new relationship or you’ve been together for decades – and regardless of where you are on your financial journey – read on to learn why your relationship can benefit from more intentional financial communication.
How These Nine Aspects of Daily Living Can Help You Find More Fulfillment
By Kathy Longo, CFP®, CAP®, CDFA
Wednesday, 12 October 2022
What does it mean to live a full and balanced life? A truly rich life – literally and figuratively?
The literal aspect of the question is something that I focus on daily as a financial planner. I enjoy helping people identify the ways in which their hard-earned money can help them achieve their financial and personal aspirations. Something I realized many years ago, however, is that money is about much more than dollars and cents. Having the technical aspects of personal finance in order is important, of course. However, to enjoy feelings of true calm, confidence, and clarity around our money, we must also embrace the emotional side of wealth management. To help you get there, I want to introduce a concept called the Wheel of Life.
Help us celebrate ‘Flourish Financially’ and Flourish Insights’
By Kathy Longo, CFP®, CAP®, CDFA
Thursday, 29 September 2022
Two years ago, we set out to try something new: podcasting! We’re so grateful for the support that both Flourish Financially and Flourish Insights have received, and we are thrilled to be celebrating the two-year anniversaries of both shows.
Answering the Age-Old Question About Financial Success and Peace of Mind
By Kathy Longo, CFP®, CAP®, CDFA
Wednesday, 21 September 2022
We’ve all heard the age-old adage, “Money can’t buy happiness,” but how much truth does that statement really hold? Is it accurate, or does more money make you happier?
When we typically think about a wealthy lifestyle we focus on the material goods that money can buy, like fancy clothes or lavish vacations. But, what about the unseen things that money can provide, like financial security? Having an influx of cash can be beneficial in multiple ways, and it turns out a strong financial foundation can go a long way in contributing to day-to-day happiness and peace of mind.
