Audio Articles By Brian Plain

Every money decision you make does not have to be responsible and disciplined when you have a fun-folio.

The one important question we should ask before making any big financial decision.

Does our magic number really exist? Or is it just a lie we tell ourselves?

Creating clarity in your life and finances starts with your best guess.

Taking an either/or approach to decision making might be simple but unfortunately life rarely is. Try this mindset instead to help improve your decision making.

Our best decisions are the ones that align our money with what we personally value. So let's take a moment to make sure we’re not letting our emotions alone guide our decision making.

On the surface, everything looks great. Most people would happily trade places with you and you do feel quite grateful. And yet, it can still feel like something is missing. How do we explain that feeling? And is it just something we have to learn to live with?

Is a three-month snapshot in a lifetime of investing really helpful? Does it accomplish anything outside of making you nervous and anxious? Do you feel like you need to be doing “something” when doing nothing is often the best answer? Try tracking this metric instead.

How does one get “better” at adulting? Is that even possible right now? Zooming out so you can zoom back in with intention can help.

It’s easy to chalk up unrealized dreams as failures. However, it’s often through our constraints that we gain real freedom.

The most powerful story is the one we tell ourselves. Let's make sure your story is serving you well.

With last year now firmly in the rearview mirror, let’s start off 2021 with a new mantra, shall we? Here are eight simple words that provide ample opportunities for us to be and do better this year.

If your 2020 was a rough one like it was for so many people, I can certainly understand if you’re ready to skip the annual reflection this year. And yet, I’d argue that making time for an annual reflection is especially important this year.

Staying on the same page – financially and otherwise – goes a long way in helping your relationship stand the test of time. Here are three questions that can help you get there and stay there.

How do we continue to grow while remaining grateful for all that we already have? The answer can be found in who we compare ourselves to.

It's easy to treat success or failure as an "either or" equation but there's a lot of space between being a massive success or a complete failure. So let's make sure we're not shortchanging ourselves.

A simple mindset shift can make all the difference in whether or not you're able to save enough.

Our personal experiences often are responsible for how we can see money – and the world – so differently.

When you have enough financial breathing room, you get to enjoy your guilty pleasures without the guilt.

Using the independent observer test can help you make better financial decisions.

Will your life be about what happens to you – or what you make of it?

Financial and life decisions are all about which risks we are willing to accept. Combining our emotions with reason helps us make better choices.

Our decisions will never be 100% rational as our emotions always come into play. Aim for reasonable over rational.

The more we embrace taking action towards our goals and not judge ourselves solely on outcomes, the better.

Take a look at your current situation with fresh eyes and be intentional about how you are fitting everything together. And most importantly, be ready to cut yourself some slack.