15 Things You Should Only Pay for in Cash – Money Bliss

In today’s digital world, where credit cards and mobile payments dominate, cash still has a valuable place in certain transactions. Whether it’s for security, privacy or avoiding unnecessary costs, there are some purchases that are best made with physical money. From small everyday expenses to more important transactions, knowing when to use cash can help […]

From real estate to pension

How a 1031 exchange enabled their transition from landlord to retiree, creating more income and less stress Sometimes it’s difficult to quantify the work I do for clients; Measuring the results of financial planning can be difficult. Sure, I can track income tax savings or investment portfolio growth, but it can be challenging to measure […]

The ‘inflation-proof’ shopping list: 7 items DINK couples should buy in bulk before March 1

Image source: Shutterstock DINK couples are in a unique situation right now: two incomes, no children, and the flexibility to outsmart rising grocery prices before they hit your wallet. With new price adjustments expected in early March for several major supermarket categories, stocking up now could save months. The smartest move is to focus on […]

Discover the Greek paradise where a couple can retire on $2,000 a month

Editor’s note: This story originally appeared on Live and invest abroad. If your interests lie in the sun, enjoying seaside life, exploring ancient ruins and indulging in the original Mediterranean diet, look no further than Crete. Crete, the largest island in Greece and the fifth largest in the Mediterranean, offers more lifestyle options than a […]

Recognizing the Water You’re Swimming in: How Hidden Expectations Shape Your Financial Decisions | Meaningful money

❝The really important form of freedom involves attention and awareness… The alternative is unconsciousness, the default setting, the ‘rat race’.❞ -David Foster Wallace, This is Water If you don’t know what water you’re swimming in, you can’t choose your direction. THE WATER WE SWIMM IN In the adult cartoon Archerthe main character, Sterling Archer, tells […]

Bitcoin could rebound towards $70,000 as ETF inflows hit their highest since January

Market prices continue to trend towards a possible rate cut cycle starting in the first half of 2026 | Photo credit: Dado Ruvic The crypto market recovered over the past 24 hours, driven by structural demand and short-term positioning. Bitcoin recovered from the $62,000 demand zone to $68,000-$70,000, supported by $257 million in net inflows […]

NGPF Podcast: The Power of Gratitude, Walter Green of the Say It Now Movement

According to Walter Green, one of the most powerful life skills you can learn costs nothing, takes twenty minutes, and can change a relationship forever. In this episode, the founder of the Say It Now movement talks about the impact of expressing specific, heartfelt gratitude to people who have shaped our lives. For his 70th […]

Banks’ G-Sec portfolio is growing more slowly, while credit growth is increasing

The aggressive OMO purchase auction of G-Secs conducted by the Central Bank has also resulted in the overall portfolio of these securities gradually declining | Photo credit: designer491 Banks’ investments in central government securities (G-Secs) and government bonds (SGS) grew at a slower pace of 3 percent year-on-year (yoy) as of January 31, 2026, while […]