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The Ship of Theseus

In this video, Mark’s thinking about how things change—and how they stay the same—as they grow. It’s a business question, a philosophical question, and just kind of fun to think about! Join us on a little trip to the Greek Isles as we try to make sense of things.


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The White-Knuckle Way

We can make flexibility a part of our lives and our financial planning. Our day-to-day is forever changing, and so it’s important to take some time to re-evaluate and make sure we are on track to get where we want to be. If our lives require a different plan, we make one! No one can white-knuckle their way to their dreams. 


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The Comfort Zone: Overrated or Underrated?

There’s nothing wrong with wanting more… unless it clouds the beauty in what we already have. We can be grateful for what we’ve built and still be ambitious to make ourselves and the world around us better.


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Solid Ideas from an Absurd Sitcom

For a show where “nothing happens,” there’s still something captivating about Seinfeld! Maybe it’s how the characters show up for each other and keep at it, even when life is absurd. Is our own support system pointing us in the right direction?


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Spending Smarter

Our brains are so good at getting used to things that they will keep chasing new pleasures, new experiences, and the next thing to bring us a boost. But research shows there’s more bang for our buck by treating ourselves more frequently, in smaller doses—and our wallets might thank us. 


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The Best Time To Start

“Well begun is half done,” the proverb says. And we tend to agree. Since it’s your journey, we don’t like to sweat the particulars: it’s never too early to start, but it’s also never too late.


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Thoughts about the Future, Reminiscing on the Past

When The Jetsons first aired, the idea of a robot maid or a flying car seemed too good to be true. Now, we have moving walkways, Roombas, and flying car prototypes. With the growth of green energy, could we live in Orbit City by 2062? Get more here.


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A Wealth of Stuff

Our stuff is not the most important part of our financial planning, but it can certainly be part of it. As you look around at the things of your life, we hope that you see them as a reflection of and tool toward your goals—as part of a happier, healthier, and more sustainable financial future.


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Rolling with the Punches

Our daily struggles might have more going for them than we first think. Imagine tripping on the coffee table and thinking, “Gee, it sure is nice to have toes to stub!” A little perspective goes a long way. So “rock bottom” may sound like a terrible place to find oneself, but it also could make a solid place to push off from. This week’s video: a serious lesson from a funny show. 


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Dare To Be Different

There may be no “I” in team, but we do think there’s still room for individuality. Teamwork doesn’t get us very far if we lose sight of our values in the process, so it matters whether each player is able to trust her gut. What does megastar Taylor Swift have to teach us about this topic? More, in this week’s video.


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