by Laura Redfern | Mar 28, 2025 | Personal Finance
Hey there, friend! Grab a cup of tea and let’s chat about something exciting – planting the seeds of wealth this spring. Just like gardens, wealth grows with care. It takes time, patience, and regular tending to blossom into something beautiful. But you don’t have...
by Laura Redfern | Feb 28, 2025 | Personal Finance
With the rapid popularity of AI tools, I’ve seen the whole spectrum of reactions from friends and clients: fascinated, excited, hopeful, fearful, terrified, elated – you name it. Personally, I think the most helpful approach while we are still in the mid-to-early...
by Laura Redfern | Jan 31, 2025 | Personal Finance
February is right around the corner, so what better time to talk about the concept of a “money date”? A money date is just like it sounds: time to shut out the rest of the world and focus on just you and your money for a little while. Think of it as you and your...
by Laura Redfern | Dec 27, 2024 | Personal Finance
I recently tackled the project of building an IKEA dresser all by myself. Yes, I know. Possibly brave; possibly foolish, especially since I am not in any way mechanically inclined. (I do own a hammer and several screwdrivers, however, so I’m not completely helpless.) ...
by Laura Redfern | Nov 29, 2024 | Personal Finance
Although it was passed back in 2022, SECURE ACT 2.0 will create some big changes for retirement plans in 2025. Pretty much all of these changes are positive, but they could take a little legwork on your part to take advantage of them, so here’s what you need to know! ...
by Laura Redfern | Oct 25, 2024 | Personal Finance
As we find ourselves in the midst of another election season, it’s natural to feel a mix of emotions and concerns about the future. As a Certified Financial Transitionist, I’d like to offer a unique perspective on how to approach this period of potential change. ...