San Francisco is known for its mind-boggling booms and breathtaking busts as global money ebbs and flows amidst startup frenzies and IPO manias. Those in and around the tech world are many of those who can afford the multi-million dollar prices tags on homes, or can pay $3500 in rent each month for a one …
Two weeks after almost losing my life on the Seti River, (Close Call #1: The River) I was ready to set out on another life adventure. In my travels through Nepal, I struck up a conversation with a friendly man who, upon hearing of my desire to climb the Himalayan Mountains, encouraged me to reach …
Close Call in Nepal, Part 2: The Himalaya Mountains Read More »
Enjoy each moment but hang on for change! On my recent trip to Bhutan and Tibet, I stopped off for a few weeks in Nepal to visit friends, as well as do some outdoor adventure, soaking in the amazing Nepali culture and stunning landscape. I eagerly awaited the wild rivers and the Himalayan mountain range, …
Written by Cathy Cassata for Healthline.com and posted on July 18, 2017 Chances are, stress and anxiety about money are a part of your daily life. From rent and mortgage payments to health expenses and childcare costs, the list is endless. You’re definitely not alone in this plight. According to the American Psychological Association, about 80 percent …
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As a first generation Iranian, I saw my single mother overcome great financial and cultural obstacles to provide her family with the American Dream. Following in her footsteps, I retired early from a successful 25-year career in real estate, before embarking on a second career as a Spirit Rock Meditation Center Dharma Leader and the …
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Is your breathing shallow, your heart racing, your shoulders up around your ears? Yes, my friend, that is Tax Season Stress! It’s a beautiful weekend, and if you are doing your taxes right now, you may be feeling additional stress from friends or family who want your attention. And of course, you want to play – …
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If you’re anything like me, all year long you’ve been collecting a drawer full of receipts like a squirrel collects his nuts. Truthfully, I’m proud of my drawer and every time I open it, I congratulate myself for having it so together! Or maybe you’re one of those who prefers to keep electronic files or …
Did you know that the American Psychological Association claims 80% of adults suffer from ‘money anxiety?’ Of course, tax time is the most money anxiety-producing time of the year, so I’ve put together three steps to help you change the way you approach your taxes. And I’ve even got some GOOD news about it! With little exception, the …
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It was 1973 when, at nine years old, I closed the door to my Iranian life when my mother moved my two sisters and me to America seeking a better life for our young family. However, with my daughter off to college, I recently made the decision to go back to my birth country after …
Expanding our hearts and bridging our worlds…musings on my recent trip home to Iran Read More »
Financial anxiety lies at the heart of so many of the disruptions that occur in our lives, our society, and our world. It can be triggered by events like fluctuations in the marketplace, loss of a job, having to ask for a raise, enduring a divorce, or struggling to stay on budget. It can also …
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