I know how to spot a financial manipulator from a mile away. Being engaged to one, back in my twenties, gave me a front row seat to the telltale signs. Unfortunately, I didn’t know at the time that I had fallen victim to a financial manipulator until it was too late. By the time I broke off my engagement …

The emotion of anger is all too common during (and even after) divorce. You might absolutely be justified in feeling this way, especially if your soon to be ex has deeply wronged you. The trick is to allow the anger to move through you in a productive way, without hurting yourself or others. Unfortunately, I see women using money as …

    Will you be choosing a “Word of the Year” for yourself for 2022? In 2021, my word was GLOBAL. Why? Because my ultimate goal is to spread the Financial Dignity® Movement around the world! Focusing on the word “global” reminded me to stretch out of my American comfort zone and make connections with people on different continents. One …

    Managing emotions with money is easier said than done, and it takes both intention and practice. Money is emotional and I reveal the science behind it in this post, along with various triggers that spark these emotions. Now that you know money is emotional, here’s the million-dollar question: What do you do about it? Managing Emotions with Money …

    Ever wish you had a handy Money Wellness Checklist? One containing the specific steps you must take to become – and STAY – financially strong and healthy? Your wish is my command! Managing your personal finances might feel confusing and overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. There are particular actions you should be taking weekly, monthly, and …

Money is emotional because we’re human. Humans are emotional creatures. You experience emotions in every area of your life, so why would money be an exception? But when left unexamined, your emotions have the potential to create financial chaos. So, why is money SO emotional? Why Money is So Emotional Because Science Neuroscientist, Antonio Damasio, made a groundbreaking discovery: humans cannot make …

I have 1000 reasons to be grateful, and I’m not over exaggerating. At the beginning of this year, I decided to start each day with a new habit: writing down three things I’m grateful for. With all simple habits, it’s easy to do. (But it’s also easy not to do.) By the time my birthday hits on December 31st, I’ll …

Guess what? It’s okay to want things! The discussion of needs versus wants is a very interesting one, and unfortunately, many people get it wrong. There are really only a few things we truly need as humans. We need safety, we need shelter and clothing, we need food and water, and we need love. Anything beyond this is a want. …

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 …