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 …

Having to say no to money requests tops the list of awkward conversations. A friend or family member asks to borrow money or wants you to co-sign a loan for them. You don’t have the money – or you just plain don’t want to. You know lending money can change the dynamic of the relationship and lead to resentment if …

Screw keeping up with the Joneses. (Much less the Kardashians!) If you were to ask me why the majority of my clients come to me stressed out about their money, it’s because of mindless spending. They may not think that they’re keeping up with the Joneses, but the truth is we’re all influenced by our environment. We have a tendency …

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 …

How do you know if you should hire me to be your financial coach? Yes, you should be ready to do the work and make the investment in yourself. But I’m one of thousands of coaches who could potentially help you master your personal finances. So how do you choose? During a recent discovery call, I chatted with someone who …

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 …

What do you think is the most important question to ask before budgeting?  “How much money do I bring home every month?”  “How much am I spending?”  “Do I have too much debt?” Even before you start asking yourself these specifics, I want you to answer this question first. “If I woke up tomorrow and felt really good about my 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 …