I care about your financial dignity. A lot. I know my purpose is to shine my light into the financial darkness of others. I want to empower as many people as possible to rescue their financial dignity. I know what it feels like to be drowning in money stress and shame. And I don’t want you or anyone else to …
This past weekend, my pastor, Brian Tome, of Crossroads Church talked about practical ways to create healthy margins in your personal finances. You might be surprised to learn (or maybe not) that for 80% of the people in financial distress, income is not the problem. So if you’re a mid- to high-level income earner and feel like your money margins …
Summer is my favorite time of year: swimming, golfing, picnics, and fireworks! Summer is also the perfect time to begin your journey to your Preferred Financial Destination, because I’m running a special deal for new coaching clients! Money is emotional, yet many people attempt to manage their personal finances logically and become frustrated when they fail. My Mindful Money Management …
How do you know if you need a financial coach? Ask yourself these questions: Am I constantly worried or thinking about money? Do I frequently argue with my spouse or partner about financial issues? Am I drowning in debt? Do I feel like I’m treading water, working hard and making good money without much to show for it? If you answered yes to …
I often have people ask me, “Which tool should I use for my monthly budgeting?” I always answer: “The one that you WILL use on a regular basis!” It’s really a matter of personal preference. Some people like old fashioned pen (or pencil) and paper. Many of my financial coaching clients use a spreadsheet. Others prefer to use online or …
You know you need some outside help with your money, and have decided that financial coaching will help. The problem? Your spouse is reluctant. So, how do you get them on board and end the money fights? I’ll tell you what to say and what NOT to say to get them on your team. Want to schedule a …
Carrie Cox interviews me on her radio show, Carrie’s World. Click here to listen!
Imagine your life without any debt at all… No credit cards, no car payments, no student loans, no furniture payments, and even (gasp!) NO house payment! What could you do with all that money that you’re currently sending out in payments every month? Think of how much you could save, give and spend! You could pay cash for vacations, cars, …
In last week’s blog post, I talked about how to engage your spouse in the financial decision making if they are “The Clueless One” when it comes to money. What if your spouse isn’t clueless, but rather is like “The Spoiled Child”? Honestly, this scenario is worse than the first one. When there is a parent/ child dynamic between …