Financial Life Focus

Anxiety

Bears on the Street Doesn’t Need to Mean Tears on the Sheet

Michael F. Kay on June 15, 2022

If you are living in dread and fear and are increasingly anxious about the volatility in the market, it may be time to seek help.

If you are living in dread and fear and are increasingly anxious about the volatility in the market, it may be time to seek help.

Media

Building Financial Security Begins with Your Mindset

Michael F. Kay on September 2, 2021

A rational definition of financial security must be grounded in reality and not someone else’s ideas, experiences, or circumstances.

A rational definition of financial security must be grounded in reality and not someone else’s ideas, experiences, or circumstances.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

COVID-19 and Your Well-Being

Michael F. Kay on June 29, 2021

The impact of COVID-19 has not been fully realized and probably will not be for many years.

The impact of COVID-19 has not been fully realized and probably will not be for many years.

Attention

Creating Habits for More Conscious Spending

Michael F. Kay on March 23, 2021

If you're struggling to accumulate wealth, it could be a result of your inattention to what drives your spending habits.

If you're struggling to accumulate wealth, it could be a result of your inattention to what drives your spending habits.

Career

Men, What Does Your Next Chapter Look Like?

Michael F. Kay on February 23, 2021

What happens when you turn the page on your work life to a new chapter can be a blessing or a curse. It all depends on your mindset, your willingness to engage, and open-minded thinking.

What happens when you turn the page on your work life to a new chapter can be a blessing or a curse. It all depends on your mindset, your willingness to engage, and open-minded thinking.

Motivation

6 Ways to Increase Your Financial 'Pillow Factor'

Michael F. Kay on December 3, 2020

Everyone wants to put their head on the pillow at night and feel at ease.

Everyone wants to put their head on the pillow at night and feel at ease.

Attention

Investing During Turbulent Times: A Cautionary Tale

Michael F. Kay on August 6, 2020

We all want to control our wealth. But, let’s get real—you cannot control the markets, let alone the performance of a stock.

We all want to control our wealth. But, let’s get real—you cannot control the markets, let alone the performance of a stock.

Attention

Is a Recession Looming? Your Crystal Balls Await

Michael F. Kay on July 23, 2020

Getting through a recession as easily as possible depends on knowing your numbers, making sound decisions, and having as many choices as possible to continue to produce income.

Getting through a recession as easily as possible depends on knowing your numbers, making sound decisions, and having as many choices as possible to continue to produce income.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Families Bounce Back From Financial Impact of the Pandemic

Michael F. Kay on July 2, 2020

COVID-19 has shaken our trust and our take-it-for-granted attitude—but reclaiming your “normal” can help build your confidence to move forward and heal.

COVID-19 has shaken our trust and our take-it-for-granted attitude—but reclaiming your “normal” can help build your confidence to move forward and heal.

Leadership

Financial Apps Suck at Planning Your Future

Michael F. Kay on June 11, 2020

Where humans are concerned—especially when it comes to you and your money—human connection, understanding, and experience will help you move towards a meaningful outcome.

Where humans are concerned—especially when it comes to you and your money—human connection, understanding, and experience will help you move towards a meaningful outcome.

Motivation

Living in an “ER” Society

Michael F. Kay on May 28, 2020

When I say “ER” I don’t mean Emergency Room, although we’re hearing all too much about those right now. I’m talking about our culture of comparisons.

When I say “ER” I don’t mean Emergency Room, although we’re hearing all too much about those right now. I’m talking about our culture of comparisons.

Anxiety

Prepare for the New Normal—Whatever It May Be

Michael F. Kay on May 14, 2020

Rather than worry about the unknown, focus on what you know and can control.

Rather than worry about the unknown, focus on what you know and can control.

Memory

Make Micro Movements—Then Explode

Michael F. Kay on April 30, 2020

Financial micro-movements will bring on some pain at first, but keep practicing and repeating the exercises until you establish competence.

Financial micro-movements will bring on some pain at first, but keep practicing and repeating the exercises until you establish competence.

Wisdom

Finding Wisdom in Adversity

Michael F. Kay on April 16, 2020

Consider using this time as a chance to gain more financial wisdom and put yourself on a path to avoiding angst and anguish.

Consider using this time as a chance to gain more financial wisdom and put yourself on a path to avoiding angst and anguish.

Fear

Seven Financial Steps to Take When Fear Takes Over

Michael F. Kay on April 2, 2020

We don’t know when this crisis will subside and return our world to some semblance of normal. But we can focus on our values and on steps to control and improve our situations.

We don’t know when this crisis will subside and return our world to some semblance of normal. But we can focus on our values and on steps to control and improve our situations.

Anxiety

Turning Money Pain Into Money Pleasure

Michael F. Kay on March 23, 2020

Focus on what really matters and what will, in the long run, provide the highest level of money pleasure.

Focus on what really matters and what will, in the long run, provide the highest level of money pleasure.

Relationships

What’s It All About?

Michael F. Kay on March 5, 2020

Consider your needs for where you are now and where you would like to be. Don’t be afraid to test and challenge your own beliefs.

Consider your needs for where you are now and where you would like to be. Don’t be afraid to test and challenge your own beliefs.

Motivation

Communicating: It’s About More Than Money

Michael F. Kay on February 27, 2020

As you approach any new chapter of your life, it is important to establish meaningful communication with your significant other.

As you approach any new chapter of your life, it is important to establish meaningful communication with your significant other.

Flow

Connect to Your Cash Flow

Michael F. Kay on February 6, 2020

A mindful approach to your money and financial security.

A mindful approach to your money and financial security.

Motivation

The Financial Fulcrum

Michael F. Kay on January 23, 2020

Living a fulfilling and satisfying life can rest on your financial decisions.

Living a fulfilling and satisfying life can rest on your financial decisions.