You might be avoiding your financial issues because of the lies money gurus tell you. Maybe you think that rescuing your financial dignity is going to be the equivalent of crawling across broken glass rather than the amazing adventure that it is. Here are the 4 lies money gurus tell you and real truth about rescuing your financial dignity once …
In my financial coaching practice, I’ve noticed a trend lately. I’m encountering more and more married couples who are financial roommates. This means they’re keeping their finances completely separate. It’s not my imagination either. According to a recent study of the money habits of millennials by Bank of America, 28% of millennial couples say they keep their finances completely separate. …
Occasionally, I have a potential client tell me they can’t afford the investment to hire me for financial coaching. Keep in mind, these are folks who have $100k+ incomes. But they can’t come up with a few hundred dollars a month to completely revolutionize their financial future? Now maybe it’s an excuse because they don’t think I’m the right money …
You might be wondering why your financial firm needs an emotional money coach (or what that even means.) As an advisor, you’re passionate about growing your clients’ wealth so they’re comfortable in retirement. They’re not worried about running out of money and able to enjoy their golden years. Some of your clients get it. They max out their contributions and …
There’s a huge difference in trying to look rich versus being rich. The term “rich” is subjective and we can argue over exactly what that means. I really love the definition of rich that Jen Sincero gives in her book, You are a Badass at Making Money. “RICH = Able to afford all of the things and experiences required to …
Here are the top 10 money mistakes creative entrepreneurs make when starting their own businesses: Not Getting Your Personal Finances in Order. Why it’s a mistake: If you don’t ensure your personal finances are rock solid, it will directly impact the success of your creative venture. Why? Although we hear financial experts tell us to keep our business and personal finances …
Other money gurus preach the practice of holding a monthly budget meeting, but not me! I much prefer my clients have a weekly “money date” instead. Why? If you’re only checking in with your money progress on a monthly basis, you have the opportunity to get way off track. By doing this weekly, you’re more in tune with your money …
You open your monthly credit card statement and almost faint when you see the total. Oh. My. God. How do I get my wife to stop spending money? There must be some mistake, right? As your shock subsides, anger rushes into take its place. “Honey! Get in here!” you bellow. The dreaded monthly credit card fight is about to begin. …
As an entrepreneur intent on growing your engagement online, you might be wondering if you can grow your biz with a quiz… Maybe, like me, you’ve noticed how many people love taking quizzes and sharing their results on social media. It’s been over a year since the nice folks at Interact contacted me to test drive their quiz creation platform. …