As a Certified Financial Counselor, I see the dangers of financial bulimia firsthand. What is financial bulimia? It’s the money equivalent of binge-and-purge behavior. Here’s what it looks like: Your spending is out of control, usually on credit cards. You’re not saving or investing for the future, tracking your net worth, or giving your personal finances the attention they deserve. …

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 …

In this podcast, I talk about “Affording a Catholic Education for your Kids.”  I coach many families who send their kids to Catholic or private schools – or want to –  but the cost can be burdensome.  Stay tuned because what you will hear today, will give you tips on how your family can afford a Catholic education for your kids, …

I used to say, “If I just made more money, life would be better.” I thought that having more money would give me financial peace of mind. I now know that it wouldn’t have helped me at all. Why? Because the amount of money I made wasn’t the cause of my lack of prosperity. What was the cause? A combination …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …