What do you really want from life? What kind of lifestyle do you seek? What are your life goals? What do you want to do, have or be? Does your spending reflect those things? When most of your money goes toward providing what’s important to you, you tend to live a more fulfilled life and feel satisfied with the way you spend your money. It’s also easier to stick to your personal finance plan … Read More
Deciding if a parent should work outside the home is never easy. There are many potential cost savings that can be gained by a parent staying home to care for the children. On the other hand, there is also a loss of income. Typically, couples have more options when one spouse has a significantly higher paying job or more work flexibility than the other. Some people believe a couple can afford to live on … Read More
JOIN ME IN THIS FREE 16 DAY CHALLENGE WHERE I WILL WALK YOU THROUGH THE KEY STEPS TO MAKING WISE FINANCIAL DECISIONS SO YOU CAN GET MOVING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. Each day during the challenge, I’ll host a Facebook Live session to give you an action item to focus on. If you can’t join us live, not to worry. The sessions will be recorded and posted on Facebook for watching later during the challenge. When … Read More
It’s back to school season and a time for fresh starts and new habits. It can be a perfect time, too, for setting expectations with your children and establishing rules for receiving allowances. In this podcast episode, I’m sharing shares ideas on a few different ways you can approach allowances to come up with a system that works best for your family. [tweetthis]Back to school season is a great time to talk money … Read More
No matter how financially responsible you may try to be, financial slip-ups can happen. A common one is when you blow your budget. Unfortunately, once you blow your budget, it gets easier to lose focus. It’s like being on a diet and having a piece of cake. Many people will think, “Heck, I’ve already blown my diet. I may as well have two pieces of cake.” It’s a reason why many people don’t even bother … Read More
I get it. Your life is busy and it can be tempting to let financial organization fall to the side. The truth is, though, being disorganized can hurt you! Late payments can cost substantial fees and finance charges. Overlooked information can jeopardize your security and cause you to miss important deadlines. Not to worry, though. You’ll find that you can easily make progress by taking some simple steps to rid yourself of the clutter and … Read More
Have you been going along without realizing you’re following misguided information? If you want to strengthen your foundation for making sound financial decisions, don’t assume what you’ve been told in the past is always true. There are numerous money myths and misconceptions that people hold onto and can work against them. Here are a few common ones to consider: 1. Money and happiness aren’t correlated. Actually, a study done at Princeton University showed that there … Read More
This Saturday, November 14, 2015 I’m hosting a special webinar for women who are ready to experience a healthy relationship with their finances. I would love to have you join me and let others know about the event. Get more details here…
Do you have anxiety or fear when you start thinking about holiday spending? Too many families go into debt each holiday. It adds unnecessary and unwanted stress to what should be a joyous season. It’s certainly no way to spend the holidays — no pun intended. So what’s the solution? Actually, if you start preparing for the holidays now you can enjoy a financially lower-stress season. Here’s how: 1. Become the Ghost of Christmas Past Take … Read More
You probably get regular check-ups from your dentist and doctor. Even cars and pianos receive regular tune-ups. So why do most individuals fail to get a financial check up? It seems many either don’t think about it until there is an issue or don’t want to know and choose to avoid the subject. While a fee-only financial planner can conduct this for you and can likely help you find things you may not have considered (especially when looking at items … Read More