How to Plan for the Future When You’re on Your Own or without Family Nearby

In this episode of the Modern Family Finance podcast, we’re diving into a topic that affects everyone—time management and productivity. Whether you’re juggling a demanding career, personal responsibilities, or just trying to keep up with life’s never-ending to-do list, finding balance can feel overwhelming.
How to Take Control of Your Time, Your To-To List, and Your Life in 2025

In this episode of the Modern Family Finance podcast, we’re diving into a topic that affects everyone—time management and productivity. Whether you’re juggling a demanding career, personal responsibilities, or just trying to keep up with life’s never-ending to-do list, finding balance can feel overwhelming.
San Francisco Bay Area Real Estate: What’s New in 2025.

In this episode of the Modern Family Finance podcast, we talk Bay Area real estate with Dan Risman-Jones of Ascend Realty. Dan is an incredible resource with deep expertise in the San Francisco Bay Area housing market, specializing in San Francisco, Alameda County, Marin, and San Mateo.
How To Setup Your Own Business and Save Taxes in California for 2024

As a small business owner myself, I’ve had to figure out how to navigate the legal of setting up our business and hiring. I always turn to Jamie Santos of Santos Walding LLP for help.
Thanksgiving Gratitudes

As we get ready to dive into the holiday season, I just wanted to take a moment to say THANK YOU to all of you who read Jenni’s Money Musings each month.
How To Buy Your Own Health Insurance in California for 2024

When I left my Silicon Valley tech job after 15 years to start my own business, one of my main concerns was how to buy health care coverage for my family.
2023 End of Year Financial Planning Checklist for High Income Earners in the Bay Area

Living in expensive areas like San Francisco or Oakland can be tough. You might be scratching your head, wondering where all your money goes.
How To Conduct a Year End Review of Experiences and Spending

How to Conduct a Year End Review of Experiences and Spending Forget Starting on Next Year Goals and First Reflect on This Last Year Instead I’m often asked how to approach financial goals, especially at the start of a new year.
What I’ve Learned About Money Since My Own Great Resignation

What I’ve learned about money two years after my own great resignation: Remember the carefree days of December 2019?
Money Fears, Self-Employment, & Living Abroad with Kids

Our time in Taiwan overlapped with our friend, Paul, of Reimagine Work Podcast. We enjoyed our time together in Taipei cafes discussing location independent work and life in Taiwan.