
The TruWealth Blog
The $2 Lamp That Costs $120: Why Financing Small Stuff is Financial Quicksand
If someone offered to sell you a $100 bill for $120, you'd laugh them out of the room. But wrap that same transaction in monthly payments spread over five years, and suddenly it feels reasonable.
Your Next Dollar's Journey: The 3 Phase Roadmap to Financial Clarity
Think of your money like water flowing down a mountainside. Without intention, it finds the easiest path — sometimes pooling in convenient spots, sometimes rushing toward the unknown.
The Big Tax Mistake New Business Owners Make
New business owners often treat their tax bill as a surprise. For many, up until that point taxes are like a mythical medieval dragon; they simply don’t exist.
The Gift of Caring: Navigating the Financial and Emotional Impact of Caregiving
We often talk about leaving legacies and building wealth for future generations. But what happens when the flow reverses, and you find yourself caring for aging parents while still supporting your own financial goals?
Breaking Free from Salary Addiction: Choosing Abundance Over Scarcity
Have you ever watched someone reach for another cookie when they're already full? That's how many of us behave with our steady paychecks – we keep coming back for that dependable sugar rush even when it's not serving our highest purpose.
The Rise of Financial Scams, and How to Protect Yourself
Every year we are seeing fraudulent criminals grow more and more sophisticated – and sadly, more successful. In fact, in America alone more than $10 billion was lost to fraud in 2023, marking a 14% increase from 2022.
The Great Kohl's Cash Conundrum
I have a confession: I am terrible at keeping track of Kohl's Cash. Those little paper vouchers mock me from my purse, destined to expire before I remember to use them.
Walking in Style: How Designer Bags May Help Your Portfolio Beat Inflation
Here's the fascinating thing about luxury goods companies (think Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Gucci): They have a unique superpower when it comes to fighting inflation.
Your Health & Your Wealth
Just as compound interest can turn small, consistent investments into significant wealth over time, small daily health choices can accumulate into robust wellbeing. And like financial planning, the earlier you start investing in your health, the greater the potential long-term benefits.
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