Greetings, Carl here. Living in Park City, Utah, I have often found myself feeling hopefully inadequate. It seems like everyone there is a top athlete of some sort. From mountain biking to running to climbing and skiing, you just know that everyone you see in the...
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Credit card mayhem … are you robbing yourself blind?
It’s not just theft and cloning of your credit card that you need to guard against when you have credit. You also need to guard against your own misuse of your credit and store cards. Veritas Wealth founder Barry O’Mahony looks at some common (and costly misconceptions), as well as mistakes we make when spending on credit.
There’s no denying, health IS wealth
The age-old saying, “health is wealth,” is more than just a cliche. Researchers are finding more and more connections between finances and health, with symptoms that go far beyond stress. In a society that has tripled its debt since the 1980’s, heart disease, stroke,...
The Hidden Upside Of Imposter Syndrome
Do you suffer from imposter syndrome? If so, you’re not alone. More than 70% of people are affected by workplace “imposter thoughts” at some point in their lives, according to the International Journal of Behavioural Science. But, loosen up. We recently came across research that not only explains exactly what it is but also shows that it can actually be a good thing.
An Awkward Conversation That Cannot Be Avoided
There are awkward conversations from which we shy away. It’s just not the right time to have them now, we say. Perhaps later; maybe never. Veritas Wealth founder Barry O’Mahony relates a recent experience that brought home to him the importance of at least one conversation that definitely should not be delayed.
Don’t Underestimate the Power of a Walk
Several years ago, I was watching a Today Show segment about helping your children and teens create healthy habits. The subject of the piece was a notable nutritionist, whose kids were reluctant to eat their greens and work up a sweat. The most memorable quote came...