There is so much shame attached to money problems, and debt in particular. “I should have known better…” “How could I have let it get this far?” “I’m so irresponsible…” “I can’t be trusted.” Whenever I speak with a potential client who is struggling to pay off debt (and it doesn’t matter how big the…
DetailsFOMO stands for Fear Of Missing Out. And if you’ve got it, it’s costing you money. I’ve been talking to a lot of people lately who are experiencing serious FOMO about something. Multiple people have expressed concern about missing out on: Buying a home while real estate prices are still low Buying a home while…
DetailsWe’ve all heard that money is a tool to help us get what we want, but… what do you want? Do you want to “treat-yo-self” because you’re only just tolerating the job you’re required to do? Do you shop online WAY too much because it’s easier to do that than it is to take a…
DetailsTraditional money advice sometimes bugs the crap out of me. Articles about money by so-called money experts often come up with these inane little suggestions that are supposed to help you get control of your money. My favorite is the idea that skipping your daily or weekly latte (every money advisor’s favorite analogy) or your…
DetailsI get asked ALL OF THE TIME for the best personal finance book out there (uh, mine!). But it really depends on your criteria, doesn’t it? Also…I hate that question because I don’t think reading a book is going to help. I don’t believe that you can approach personal finance like a topic in school…which…
DetailsLast blog post, I was talking about how your spending already is defining your values and attitude around money – you can get clear about it and make it work better for you. I have found there are five essential ingredients for a productive and prosperous money attitude: Consciousness You can’t fulfill or reinforce your…
DetailsWhen you have a major money decision to make, what criteria do you use to determine what is the right course of action? Most people don’t have a formal expression of intent for their money. In fact, I’d go so far as to say that most people don’t approach their finances with any kind of…
DetailsFinancial planning and money coaching do not necessarily go hand-in-hand. Sometimes people just want the facts, ma’am…where do I put what money and into which bucket, thankyouverymuch. However, when people can’t seem to save money for whatever reason, it’s usually not logistical – it’s emotional. Energetic. Behavioral. Sometimes I can help people identify their attitudes…
DetailsLast blog post I talked a little about how your energy can affect your money decisions. We’ll continue that discussion this week, with another tool to help you assess your energy so that you can continue to improve your results around money. Energy self-assessment I am going to pose a scenario. Don’t get caught up in…
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