Don’t miss this episode of Discuss With Russ, where we talk about using energy psychology to shift your money mindset from scarcity and limiting beliefs into developing a more abundant and growth-oriented relationship with money.

If you plan to leave assets or money to your children when you pass away, take time now to consider whether placing that inheritance in a trust may offer them protection.

Unless you come from a background where you learned how to build wealth, you’re going to have a difficult time trying to do it on your own, even if you make a good income. Russ recently sat down with Mark Iorio, host of Rainmakers Roundup, to discuss why building wealth is so challenging for some people and how they can get guidance and support.

Not everyone is preparing for retirement with a spouse, partner, or children. Whether due to widowhood, divorce, never marrying, or not having kids by chance or choice, more people than ever before are approaching retirement single and childfree.

Russell talks with Fenton Joseph, owner of web design firm Olive Branch Digital, about his journey to successful self-employment and what others who are thinking about starting their own business need to consider before taking the leap.

Getting married is about more than romance; it’s also an occasion in which two people combine their legal and financial affairs. Along with the happy nuptials, it’s also time to consider your new insurance needs.

Receiving a pay raise or bonus is always a welcome event. Having a plan for what to do with the extra money will ensure you get the best benefit from it.

Learn what individuals and business owners can do between now and the end of the year to get into a favorable situation for filing taxes in the spring and how to prepare proactively for next year.

Whether you experienced a rough patch during the pandemic or more time at home in 2020 left you flush with extra savings, 2021 was a year of recalibrating. Take a moment to check in on the state of your finances heading into the new year.

As the winter season sets in, we often start to feel the need to slow down. While there’s nothing wrong with slowing your pace from time to time, the fact is, there are benefits to staying active during the winter.

While you may be in good health today, life doesn’t always go as planned, so it’s a good idea to put a POA in place as a general precaution. Without one, your loved ones can face unnecessary stress and hardship.

When it comes to educating our next generation on financial literacy, hosting a one-time seminar isn’t going to cut it. To make a real impact on our next generation, it’s going to take integrating finance, budgeting, and more concepts into the education system.

Shopping at locally owned small businesses is a great way to give your local economy a boost while enjoying more personalized service from members of your own community.

Security and peace of mind are much more desirable than extravagant holiday spending. If you want to enjoy the holidays this year and still meet your financial goals for the coming year, you’ll need to create a holiday budget and stick to it.

Regardless of income or wealth status, one thing is clear for families preparing to teach their kids about money practically: there is no “right” way. In this Discuss with Russ, Maurice Redhead, President of Martin Bridge Accounting, talks to Russ about how to get kids involved in financial decisions, how to make it fun, and the importance of doing both of these things early.

Here are some ideas on how you can get the whole family involved with charitable giving, along with what you need to consider before you donate your time or money.

How do we improve financial outcomes and thus quality of life for our next generations? It’s simple: financial literacy education.

With the holidays fast approaching, don’t let the hustle and bustle of travel, shopping, and gatherings distract you from what’s best for you and your family. Here are some end-of-year money moves you’ll want to consider now.

There are many skills young adults need to successfully live on their own, and most parents have tried to prepare them for this big transition. To help you be sure your college student is ready, here’s our list of nine life skills your college students need to have.

No matter how in love or idealistic you are, marriage is a contract and a prenuptial agreement is like insurance designed to protect you and your contributions to the marriage. And if you are already married, there are some reasons you may even want to consider a post-nuptial agreement.