Can I let you in on a secret? I am not a natural morning person. Honestly, I wake up kind of crabby and just want to be left alone. So my natural tendency is to not get out of bed until absolutely necessary. In 2011 one of my virtual mentors shared something that changed my […]
The secret to thriving on one income—especially when you have two
Most of us believe that we need multiple incomes to get by. Yet each year I see more people learning to thrive on one income. Here’s how they enjoy more family time and better work-life balance on half the income.
How to improve your finances with a no-spend month
Do you ever feel like you’re spending more than you need to? Have you ever felt stressed trying to stretch your paycheck through the end of the month? Maybe you feel stuck in a financial mess and you’re not quite sure how to dig your way out. Or perhaps you simply want to build a […]
How to get more from books, podcasts, and courses
We all know the benefits of consuming positive and educational content. But don’t stop there. Learn how to get more with these simple tips.
What I learned on my journey to become more wholehearted
Welcome to my personal journey to become more wholehearted. As a lifelong perfectionist, I’ve struggled with my sense of inherent worthiness. For most of my life, I believed that my value as a person was a reflection of my grades, appearance, generosity, job title, income, weight, and net worth. Then one day I realized the […]
Achieve your financial goals as a couple even if a saver marries a spender
One of the things people ask me about is personal finance. Those discussions eventually lead to how they deal with this topic as a couple. One of the most common things I see is couples choosing to keep their finances completely or partially separated. And even more common are the couples who combine their finances, […]
Wealth Building for Everyone – Your fifth step to financial freedom
How would life be different if you had enough wealth that you no longer worried about money? Maybe you’d sleep better and have less anxiety. Perhaps you’d be able to put those monthly money fights with your spouse to rest. Or maybe you’d simply take pride in having created a better financial future for your […]
How to Ditch Your Debt – Fourth step to financial freedom
Debt! It’s as American as apple pie. Why would anyone want to ditch debt? Growing up I believed that borrowing money was the only way to pay for big-ticket items like homes and cars. I never considered there was another way. I just assumed I’d always have debt. And I’m not alone. According to research […]
Tips to Save for Your Future – Third Step to Financial Freedom
Let’s get straight to the point here. Stuff happens! Cars break down, people get sick, and furnaces need replacing. Large unexpected expenses are bound to happen. And there’s one thing you can do to prevent the unexpected from turning your world upside down. You can start to save. The harsh reality is that most Americans […]
Build a better budget – Your second step to financial freedom
Last week I showed you how to figure out where your money is going with some simple tips to track it. Today I want to help you learn how to tell your money what to do by building a budget. Before we dive in, I want to let you in on a little secret. It’s […]
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