It’s mid-April and, if you live in the US, you know what that means (everybody say it with me): It’s TAX TIME!

It doesn’t seem to matter whether I get a refund or not. Putting my financial house in order is stress-full. This week’s affirmation reminds us that, as is the case with any stressful situation, if we face it head on, we can minimize the stress and power it has over us. Say it out loud, rinse, and repeat when you find yourself screaming “Uncle” and/or looking for deductions in all the wrong places. (image credit: Wired.)

I am building a financially stable future for myself and my family.