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Your first few days at a new job can be an emotional experience. You’re excited about the possibilities, but a little nervous about starting a new chapter in your career. There’s pressure to perform, and the expectation to achieve great things. There...

If you have a college-bound teen, you’re probably both a little stressed out right now. And your teen might even be feeling downright sad if their college plans aren’t shaping up the way they’d hoped because of the pandemic. That’s okay. Change can b...

As human beings, emotions drive a lot of our financial decisions. And you know what we’re spending a lot of time with during the quarantine? Our emotions. If you’ve had a rough day and you’re feeling angry or sad, you might buy a new outfit because ...

Dear Dave, I’m single, and I’ll be a pilot in the military for the next ten years. I’m also debt-free, have a fully funded emergency fund, and I’m saving 15 per cent of my income for retirement. After my military days are over, I plan to work as a co...

The stock market has been on a tear, yet the economy is in the dumps. So why do so many people believe — undoubtedly incorrectly — that the stock market has decoupled from reality? The economy many people experience, while bleak, is local, personal a...

You’re the kind of person who has their eyes on the summit. You long for more responsibility, influence, and more fulfilment in your career. But your leader isn’t going to just hand you a promotion for taking up space at a desk. You’ve got to earn i...

The state of the economy, and our country as we know it, is crazy at the moment. But I don’t want you to live in fear. I want you to take a deep breath, and know that you can control your financial future. Here are three things you should do with you...

Dear Dave, What exactly is the debt snowball, and why is it such an important part of your plan? Lee Dear Lee, The debt snowball is Baby Step 2 of my plan for getting out of debt and gaining control of your finances. Specifically, it’s the part of th...

Okay, I get it. The last thing your teen probably wants to think about this summer is saving money for college. But let’s be real. There’s no better time. They’re free from their normal responsibilities with classes and homework. And, after spending ...

Dear Dave, My wife and I are trying very hard to save money and pay off debt, but we’re not making progress as quickly as I had hoped. What do you think of the idea of putting a hold on our son’s allowance for the jobs he does around the house until ...