Brenda W. Hargroves

By Brenda W Hargroves In my post, Vision Board - Valuable Tool For Personal Growth, I mention what James Clear calls “identity-based...

By Brenda W Hargroves OK, so maybe no one ever taught you how to manage your money. That’s no excuse not to learn and begin practicing...

By Brenda W Hargroves When I taught a financial literacy class, I often included Michelle Singletary’s videos or quotes. Ms. Singletary...

How many of you dream of becoming wealthy? Your goal is to have a lot of money. Well, guess what. Money is not a goal. What is it, then?...

FACT: The sooner you learn how to effectively budget your money, the better your chances will be to live your best life. Following a...

By Brenda W Hargroves OK, I admit it – I’m retired. So, this article does not focus on saving for retirement tips (see my previous...

By Brenda W Hargroves Let me start off with a confession – I am not a professional financial advisor. What you are about to read is...

By Brenda W Hargroves The Road to Retirement three-part series discusses developing a financial plan that allows you to enjoy your life...

By Brenda W Hargroves When I think about all the different jobs my father held to support his family, I realize I am so his child. And...

By Brenda W Hargroves The first lesson we are taught when learning how to manage our finances is to create a budget. This important step...

By Brenda W Hargroves Ah January! The inevitable month for goalsetting. Of goal-setting? To goal set? To set goals? Whatever. I’m sure...

By Brenda W Hargroves My prior post – “What Is ‘The Right Life; For You? Part I”– concentrated on financial considerations. Today I would...

By Brenda W Hargroves Joe Hodowanes, Tampa-based career strategy adviser, defines ‘ the right life’ as “a life where you feel more like...