Understanding the five love languages of money will improve your relationship with your finances and your significant other. You’ve likely read, or at least heard of, the classic relationship book, The Five Love Languages, by Gary Chapman. It discusses the five different ways people prefer to receive love from the important people in their lives. When one of my mentors …

Have you heard the “never buy a new car” myth? If you’ve read almost any book on personal finance, it probably contains a chapter on why it’s financially smart to only buy used cars. I get the sentiment, because I do see people buying cars, both new and used, in ways that damage their financial situation. But is it really …

If you want more income, you better think about the flip side! More money means more responsibility, not just more fun. If you want to grow and keep your wealth, it comes with more responsibility. They’re a package deal! There are some things you’re going to have to stop doing and some things you’re going to have to start doing …

When I recently polled my LinkedIn followers about their financial goals, “Optimize your income” scored the majority of votes. It makes sense because income puts more muscle into building up your savings and paying off your debt. Notice I didn’t say increasing your income. Why? Because there are plenty of ways to increase your income that might not be desirable. …

I’m such a believer in the benefits of creating a vision board, that I have two, not just one! A vision board is simply a collection of images that represent your ideal financial future. It’s a fun, but mandatory, homework assignment I give all of my coaching clients. Why? Although there are numerous benefits, here are my top three. 3 …

“What’s the worst financial advice you’ve received?” I recently asked my friends and followers on social media this question. There’s an avalanche of financial information online (and from real, live people), but not all of it is good advice. In fact, some it is downright dangerous to your financial health. Here are some doozies people shared with me, so you …

You might be surprised that I’m publishing a lazy person’s guide to money! Of course, I want you to spend time proactively managing your personal finances – but no more time than you need to! Money management can feel time-consuming and overwhelming. And some money gurus make it harder than it needs to be. If you’re imagining that wise money …

There are two camps when it comes to teaching people about money. In one camp, we have the practical and tactical financial experts, armed with spreadsheets, interest calculators, and checklists. In the other camp, we have the magical money gurus, armed with vision boards, crystals, and sacred archetypes. So, which one can actually help YOU to master your personal finances …

Wrestling with a complicated money decision? Here are four handy financial calculators to simplify the process! All of them are simple to use and absolutely free. 4 Handy Financial Calculators 1 – Credit Card Repayment Calculator I hope you know by now if you only make minimum payments on your credit card debt, it’s going to hang around forever! With …