3 Money Making Tech Tools for Coaches

I love it when other coaches and biz owners compliment me on the way I sell and market my business. “What’s your secret?” “Tell me how you do it!” “Who does your social media?” Trust me, I’ve thought about charging coaches to give them the inside scoop. Although I can’t reveal all my secrets, here are three of my favorite …

10 Questions to Ask a Financial Advisor

Hiring a new financial planner can be a stressful process, especially if you’re a novice investor. You might not even know the questions to ask a financial advisor during interviews. Sure, there are the obvious two: 1.) How long have you been in the business, and 2.) What are your qualifications? But knowing a financial planner’s experience and certifications still …

4 Reasons to Keep Your Credit Cards

Even if your goal is to be 100% debt free, there are still four reasons to keep your credit cards. You’ve likely heard that you’re more likely to overspend with a credit card versus cash or a debit card. But credit cards have a few distinct advantages, so put down those scissors and don’t cut them up just yet! 4 …

Disaster Proof Your Finances

If you disaster proof your finances now, you’ll be prepared for financial emergencies in the future. The COVID-19 situation has highlighted the fact that most people are NOT financially healthy enough to weather a disaster, either a personal one or global one. This pandemic is unique in that we’re all going through a similar financial emergency together. What isn’t unique …

Do’s and Don’ts in a Financial Crisis

In a financial crisis? If your livelihood is being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, you’re not alone. With many public-facing businesses and organizations closing or going virtual for now, the uncertainty of it all probably has you feeling fear. But making money decisions from a place of panic rarely turns out well in the long run. Here’s what to do …

Astronomical Cost of Kids Sports

The astronomical costs of kids’ sports activities are consuming a larger portion of my clients’ spending recently. It’s not hard for the cost of sports (and other extra-curricular activities) to spiral out of control, especially when you have multiple children.  How do you know when you have crossed that line?  This will vary based on your particular financial situation.  My …

3 Ways to Add Emotional Money Coaching

3 Ways to Add Emotional Money Coaching Services

The financial services industry is changing for the better, adding holistic measures to help clients become and stay financial healthy. You’re convinced your firm needs to add emotional money coaching services. You want to assist clients who are going through emotional life changes and provide tools to turn mediocre investors into superstars. But what’s the best way to do that? …

What is wrong with gazelle intensity

What’s Wrong with Gazelle Intensity?

If you’re familiar with Financial Peace University (FPU), you know all about gazelle intensity. It’s Dave Ramsey‘s method for getting out of debt fast. You run away from debt with the intensity of a gazelle in the Serengeti fleeing from a hungry cheetah. In practical terms, it means you cut your spending to the bone for a period of months …