Couples
Why My Husband Doesn’t Care What I Spend
These 3 habits have helped us avoid conflict over money in our marriage. As a Financial Coach, I often work with spouses who are quick to point the finger at their partner for their money woes, blaming them for their issues with debt, living paycheck to paycheck or not having any savings. The husband will…
Read MoreMoney and Marriage-What a Mess!
Your money story from the past could be sabotaging a happy marriage in the future. It’s no wonder that conflict around the topic of money is cited as a major cause of arguments in marriages. Money in itself is not to blame, rather it’s our beliefs, thoughts and emotions around money that cause friction between…
Read MoreAre You Prepared for a “Life Event?”
Joyous or tragic, Live Events become less stressful with a little planning. Being prepared for a Life Event centers around two main topics – financial documents and conversations with your loved ones. As important as it is to be prepared, both for yourself and your loved ones, it can sometimes be an overwhelming topic to…
Read MoreSeven Steps to Effective Goal Setting
It takes more than willpower and a vision to reach our goals. By incorporating some small, regular action steps, along with minding your mindset, the big goals you’ve planned can be achieved. You can create the life of your BIG DREAMS!
Read MoreTwelve Ways to Jump Start Your Emergency Savings (Without Having to Give Anything Up!)
Our grandparents used to call it “Saving For a Rainy Day”. We now call it “An Emergency Fund”. Call it what you like, but everyone has sudden, unexpected and usually unpleasant ‘surprises’ that arise. In our current Coronavirus-induced economic downturn, having an emergency fund is more important than ever. The Federal Reserve estimates that over…
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