There are always choices when it comes to personal finances. And, they’re always personal. But, what if your decisions are outside the box of what others think or do? That’s OK. And, actually, it’s perfect. It should never be about keeping up with the Joneses. Just because they vacation every year in Hawaii doesn’t mean…
DetailsHow do you go from struggling financially to ready to retire in just two decades? You follow the lead of Kelly Cornell who dreamed big and believed financial wealth could happen to her! As a property manager, Kelly’s clients are savvy and successful people. She became inspired by how their success allowed them the freedom…
DetailsWith interest rates going up, I anticipate a lot of calls in the next few weeks and months from clients anxious about whether they should try to buy a house now before mortgage rates start to rise. (First, the answer is probably no: Interest rates aren’t rising that fast, so there’s no reason to worry…
DetailsFreelancers and business owners face a different set of challenges around finances than those employed at a more traditional 9–5. Often, entrepreneurs choose to sink most of their profits into growing the business — leaving little left over for big purchases like buying a home. That’s the money moment business owner Marie Poulin found herself…
DetailsWhen my friend Carrie started talking about the things she did to eliminate debt in her Money Moment last week, did you start breaking out in a cold sweat? If yes, you’re not alone. And a lot of financial planners would start out by looking at your spending habits and telling you that you could…
DetailsIf you think you’re the only one who had the happily ever after of your dreams crumble away, think again. If the mountain of debt you’re surrounded by makes you feel alone and helpless, believe me, you’re not alone. Just like every other person I know who has been in despair over debt, YOU have…
DetailsIt’s amusing to me at some level that so many people are afraid to work with me. You’d think I showed up to meetings dressed like a creepy clown or worked in a haunted castle or told everyone they had to give up Netflix and Starbucks. ;o) The truth is, if you’re feeling nervous or…
DetailsAre you scared to face your financial situation? Avoiding getting professional help because you’re worried that a financial planning professional might judge you or that you’ll be embarrassed or ashamed of what they find? That’s a pretty common feeling, actually. And what I find usually happens is that something BIG comes along — a new…
DetailsIn the last blog post, my friend Emily talked about how the stress of her family move caused her to use shopping as one of her coping mechanisms. This is totally normal. I realized that many people who have issues with spending too much aren’t learning alternative skills that are more healthy than coping mechanisms.…
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