Curated Links: 12/25/23

To Lead a Meaningful Life, Become Your Own Hero

Research reveals that the hero’s journey is not just for legends and superheroes. In a recent study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, this article show that people who frame their own life as a hero’s journey find more significance in it.

Year’s Resolutions for Building a Healthy, Happy Life

For many people, the start of a new year marks an opportunity to reflect on their life, and think about where they would like to be in the future. And while New Year resolutions may get a bad rap for encouraging unrealistic goals or placing pressure on us, they can also be a great starting point to prioritize your health and wellness on your own terms.

The Crucial Difference Between Beginner and Advanced Advice

In any given pursuit – tennis, chess, jiu-jitsu, painting – there is a hierarchy of skills that you have to acquire one by one to progress. More fundamental skills lie at the bottom, like the base of a pyramid, and serve as a foundation for more advanced skills to be gained later on.

It’s Okay to be Optimistic About the Economy Next Year

Even though the Fed hasn’t cut interest rates yet, they’ve started to fall in some areas in anticipation of what’s ahead. Mortgage rates are back under 7 percent, which has inspired some hopefulness around the housing market. The stock market is feeling excited about the year ahead — arguably, maybe a little too excited.

Five 2023 Financial Events and the Timeless Lessons They Reinforced

From aggressive interest rate hikes to bank failures to the rise of AI, this year has shown us why it’s important to both take advantage of opportunity but also keep a level head with our financial plans.