Want a fast, simple way to feel more in control of your finances without budgeting apps or tracking every purchase? In this episode of Five Minute Finance, Mike Morton explains why tracking your net worth once a year is one of the highest-impact “small effort” money habits you can build. You’ll learn what net worth really means, what to include (and what to skip), why this snapshot creates confidence and motivation, and how it can help you see real progress even when day-to-day money goals feel slow.

Worth Knowing: Tracking Wins from the Wall Street Journal

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In this New Year’s episode of Five Minute Finance, Matt Robison and CFP® Mike Morton ditch the pressure to “optimize everything” and focus on five simple moves that can meaningfully improve your financial year. From setting a clear intention for 2026 to checking emergency funds, excess cash, automation, and portfolio alignment, the conversation emphasizes progress over perfection. The result is a practical, low-stress roadmap for starting the year feeling confident, organized, and in control—without adding another burden to your plate.

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In this episode of Five Minute Finance, Mike Morton and Matt Robison preview The Juggling Act: A Financial Guide for High-Achieving Parents, Mike’s new book due out in 2026. They offer a high-level tour of modern financial planning, from values and organization to taxes, investing, college planning, and career flexibility, designed to help busy parents enjoy life now and later without overwhelm.

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