As I sit here at 42 years old, I often reflect on the financial journey that has brought me to this point. If I could go back and give my 25 or 35-year-old self some crucial financial advice, here’s what I would say. 1. Take Full Responsibility for Your Financial Future...

Each of us grows up with our own set of traumas—some heavy, some light—but all significant in shaping who we become. Trauma, in its many forms, is an intrinsic part of the human experience. It’s not the trauma itself that defines us, but how we handle it. For years, I wore a...