Are you constantly worried about your bank account? Do you feel guilty when you buy something that is a non-essential? Do you feel you are constantly playing catch-up with your money? Even people who have plenty of money can find themselves worrying about it. Even those who aren’t living paycheck to paycheck, who don’t have…
DetailsA while ago, I had a prospect say to me, “Mindy, this service is not cheap. Are you sure this will be worth it for me?” Honestly? Not at all… I can’t promise any kind of particular results when someone works with me on their personal finances, mostly because I’m not their mother and not…
DetailsFour score and — er, a week ago, I introduced the concept of Conscious Money Intention (CMI): a statement that codifies and solidifies your philosophy and intent toward how you use and manage money in your life. This week, I want to walk you through how to make one for yourself. Why? Because it will…
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…
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…
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) will have…
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…
DetailsThis is a guest post from blogger and freelance writer, Paige A. Mitchell We’re all trying to find ways to decrease spending and increase savings to boost our bank accounts, but sometimes acting on that can be a little tough. To take the murkiness out of managing your bank account, here are a few tips…
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…
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