A few months ago, I was helping a good friend get her money organized. As we sat down to chat about her goals, she paused and told me that the conversation we were about to have made her nervous, which I wasn't expecting. She's a lawyer who regularly negotiates six-figure deals ...read more
Even though I write and teach workshops about money, I was always embarrassed by my lack of enthusiasm for budgeting. We’re constantly given the message that the only way to be smart with our money is to stick to a budget. I get it—a budget is a great way to be smart with your ...read more
Whenever The Worth Project hosts workshops, the final hour is always dominated by Q&A. While it almost always starts off with general tactical questions (like “Should I pay off my debt or invest money for retirement?”), it almost always finds its way to a deluge of questions ...read more
When I got my first job post-college, I couldn’t believe how much money I was about to make. I had dreams of buying a car, living in a fabulous apartment, and generally enjoying life with no money worries. That is: Until my mom sat me down in front of a spreadsheet and made me ...read more