The other night, my husband and I were having dinner at my dad’s. When we walked in, his coffee pot was sitting in the middle of the counter. He pointed to it and told me we needed to go shopping so he could buy a new one. Naturally, I asked …
January is almost over…does that mean it’s too late to say “Happy New Year”? I am going to go with no…because it’s not February yet. So, Happy New Year! Whether we are ready or not, 2023 is here. And that means that people are making resolutions or goals for the …
Do you ever find yourself getting so fixated on the price of something that you just can’t bring yourself to buy it? For me, it usually happens with bigger ticket items I’ve already saved for. Last spring my husband and I were browsing tropical destinations and planning our 10th anniversary …
One of the best and worst parts about being a coach is that sometimes the things I teach my clients are lessons that I need a refresher on too. I found myself in this situation last week. I was talking a few clients through the basics of values based budgeting …
I played soccer growing up – year round. There were games in the fall and spring, tournaments all summer, and training during the winter. I loved it! And as a bonus, it kept me in good shape and helped me stay healthy. It wasn’t until I entered adulthood that I realized without a …
Let’s face it, some things are just hard to talk about. Whether it’s talking about our relationship, sex, religion, politics, or health issues, some topics just make us uncomfortable. And for a lot of people, money is one topic they’d rather not discuss. It turns out, even with our children and our parents, …
“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” -Arthur Ashe The other day, I stood at the door to my linen closet, frustrated. I was putting away a set of sheets, but there was no space. I shoved and squeezed them in around the towels and blankets already …
I’m stuck. Or at least, I’ve realized lately that I’m feeling stuck. I never seem to know what day it is…because each day seems the same. And I feel like I’m making zero progress. I’m just spinning my wheels. This is also something that has been coming up with my clients regularly of late. Whether …
When you set out to get on top of your money and organize your financial life, there is no shortage of methods and solutions that promise big results. It can seem like everywhere you turn – everyone has an opinion about how you should manage your money. Whether the program outlines steps …
It’s that feeling you get when you grab the mail after work – your stomach sinks in dread of more bills. Or that momentary panic when you log on to your bank account to check your balance – your heart racing and your mind going momentarily blank. Financial stress can be completely …
