Category Archives: Goals

RISK: Managing, Accepting, and Embracing

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Amy Jo Lauber

“Most men either compromise or drop their greatest talents and start running after, what they perceive to be, a more reasonable success, and somewhere in between they end up with a discontented settlement. Safety is indeed stability, but it is … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Move Forward until You Do This

Posted on January 5, 2020 by Amy Jo Lauber

Sing it with me, you can pick from the Disney movie Frozen, “Let it Go” or The Beatles’ freeing tune, “Let it Be.” You see, as a financial planner and confidant, I’ve met so many people who very much want … Continue reading →

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Hate Budgeting? Take Step 2: Acknowledge a Higher Power & Ask for Help

Posted on October 18, 2018 by Amy Jo Lauber

Over this past summer I decided that the I HATE Budgeting (But I Like Having Money) support group would use the 12 steps used by other support groups. The 12 steps were designed for those struggling with addiction. In applying … Continue reading →

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104 Ways to Feel Better About Your Financial Situation

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Amy Jo Lauber

In a nod to a wonderful post titled 101 Ways to Feel Better About Your Recent Weight Gain I am offering my 104 ways to feel better about your finances. This too shall pass. Even if it takes a long time, … Continue reading →

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Creating & Maintaining Healthy Financial Boundaries

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Amy Jo Lauber

“You have to try tough love.” “Don’t be an enabler.” “I’m scared he won’t survive without my help.” “We’re all doing the best we can.” “We can’t afford that!“ “The heart has its reasons which reason knows nothing of.” ~ … Continue reading →

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Plugging the Leaks in Your Financial Boat

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Amy Jo Lauber

Some years ago I heard Dr. Wayne Dyer talk about the children’s song, “Row, row, row your boat.” He went on to explain that the song provides a succinct and sweet guide to life: “Row, row, row (don’t try to … Continue reading →

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What a Personal Financial Policy is & How it Makes Your Life Better

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Amy Jo Lauber

Most of economic theory is based on the assumption that we make rational, logical, and beneficial financial decisions. Ha! Most of us make purely emotional (or “socially informed”) decisions about money most of the time, some of which may be … Continue reading →

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The Likely Reason Why You Haven’t Done Anything With your Finances & Why It’s Okay

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Amy Jo Lauber

I was recently hired by a couple who originally met with me almost four years ago. The husband’s reason, “I wasn’t ready.” Another couple is hiring me after about two years and only on a limited basis because, “We’re never … Continue reading →

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What I See in My Work as a Financial Planner

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Amy Jo Lauber

As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER TM professional and as President of Lauber Financial Planning, a Registered Investment Advisor, I have a code of confidentiality, so absolutely no names or identifying information will be shared here – or anywhere. Some years ago I … Continue reading →

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Saving for Retirement Is About Living For Today

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Amy Jo Lauber

How do you live today and how much does it cost? What elements of this life do you embrace with joy and what elements cause you worry, grief or anxiety? I’m guessing, for many of you, this is the first … Continue reading →

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