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Hello, and welcome to Shift Upwards!

Thanks for stopping by. I'm Andrew, and I write about building a better life through healthier relationships with money and mind. Feel free to read more of my backstory, or dive right in to the articles below.

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2018 into 2019: Reflections After a 13-Month Mini-Retirement

Dec 30, 2018    Andrew

Dec 30, 2018    Andrew

In October of 2018, I returned to work after taking more than a year off. Here are the things that stuck with me as I reflect back on the fun ride that the last year plus has been.

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Money and Marriage: It Doesn’t Have to be a Toxic Trap

Jun 30, 2018    Andrew

Jun 30, 2018    Andrew

Money is one of the most common sources of stress in relationships. Having a healthy financial relationship with a partner boils down to a willingness to be open, honest, and vulnerable – both with yourself and your partner. How do my wife and I practice this, and what does our financial life look like as a result?

Money Relationships

Money Relationships

Can You Mix Friendship and Finances?

May 29, 2018    Andrew

May 29, 2018    Andrew

Mixing friendship and finances can be tricky. In this post, Jaime (from Keep Thrifty) and I explore our thoughts on the impacts money can have on our relationships.

Money Relationships

Challenging Status Quo Simplifying Life

Accidental Downsizing: One Year Later

May 1, 2018    Andrew

May 1, 2018    Andrew

We are taught not to question the ridiculous levels of consumption and waste as a way of life in our culture. When Annelise and I downsized our lives a year ago, we saw first-hand just how wasteful we can be…and that’s after years of making less-ridiculous decisions about what to bring into our lives.

Challenging Status Quo Simplifying Life

Money Work & Career

Want to feel young? Attend a retirement seminar.

Apr 19, 2018    Andrew

Apr 19, 2018    Andrew

I attended a retirement seminar at my last job. Not only was I the youngest person in the room, I got some funny looks. But you know what’s actually weird? Being old and deciding to finally figure out how your retirement plan works. With time being a critical ingredient of any successful savings plan, it should be the case that younger people attend seminars like this in droves.

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