Back in your school days you studied all about the Middle Ages. It was the period from the fall of the Roman Empire to the beginning of the European Renaissance, roughly from the 5th century through the 15th century AD. Well, as fascinating as that period was, it’s not the subject of today’s post. Today I’m writing about your middle ages. That’s the years when you’re in your 30’s, 40’s and 50’s. Those are the “middle” of your lifetime years when so much of what you are and will be is determined. From your career path to your relationships, family life and retirement planning, and everything in between. And so today’s post, part 1 of 3, will be about money tips for your 30’s.

Today, we know that life expectancy is longer than ever and you can think of it as divided into 3 stages. There’s stage #1, Coming of Age, which I call birth through your 20’s. Stage #3, I call the Retirement and the Golden Years of 60 and up. And today’s topic, the Middle Ages, Stage #2, ages 30-60. Each phase is different and yet somewhat similar in some ways. The key is timing in all cases, because what might be a plan in your 30’s may become a desperation move in your 50’s. Time is your friend when you are younger and not so much as you move through…the Middle Ages.Continue reading“The Middle Ages Part 1: Money Tips for Your 30’s”