Managing your money can feel like trying to fold a fitted sheet. Awkward. Frustrating. And a little impossible. But here’s the scoop: the secret to knocking it out of the park with your finances is learning to think smarter... in TWO different ways. Enter Higher Thinking and Lower Thinking. One keeps your head in... read more →
Jul
07
Jun
30
Let's talk about something nobody wants to talk about: financial struggles. You know, that gut-punch moment when you realize your bank account has less cash in it than the vending machine at a corporate office. The bills pile up, the panic sets in, and suddenly you’re Googling phrases like “how to live off... read more →
Jun
26
Raise your hand if you’ve ever spiraled into a “what if” panic over your finances. Me too. You’re lying in bed, wide-eyed at 2 a.m., thinking, “What if I lose my income? What if I run out of money? What if I end up living in a van down by... read more →
Jun
18
Your self-esteem doesn’t just fall out of the sky. It comes from doing stuff that matters. Stuff that makes you proud of yourself. So let's zoom in on one of the most underrated esteem-builders out there... 👏 MANAGING YOUR PERSONAL FINANCES. 👏 When you take care of your money, you’re... read more →
Jun
10
Let’s face it. Finances can be boring. But it doesn’t have to be. I’ve cooked up 10 Made-Up Financial Words that not only describe your money adventures (and misadventures) but also make the whole thing way more fun. 🤩 1. Spendzilla Ahhh! 🦖 The terrifying beast that devours your cash... read more →
Jun
05
Here’s the thing about budgeting: it’s not magic. You don’t need a Ph.D. in finance (or a degree from Hogwarts). It’s really just about figuring out where your money is going and then telling it where you want it to go instead. Easy peasy, right? Except, let’s be real, sometimes it feels more... read more →
May
29
The Longest Relationship You Didn’t Think Of If you consider the longest relationships over the course of your life--parents, siblings, childhood friends, your children -- I'd bet there is one long-hauler you didn't think of. Granted, this is a bit of a trick since you probably didn't consider non-human relationships.... read more →
May
27
OK, imagine this. One day, you walk outside, and there it is—a tree in full bloom, not with flowers or apples, but $100 DOLLAR BILLS. Unlimited moolah. 💸 At first, you’re like, "YESSSSS! My worries are over! I’m about to be rich without lifting a finger!" But hang on a... read more →
May
20
The Aha! Moment 🤯 Back when I was a financial advisor, I kept seeing the same frustrating problems over and over. Clients were making fantastic money but still had lines of credit, juggling credit cards, and spending way beyond their means. You know the drill: lifestyle inflation, overspending, financial mismanagement.... read more →
May
16
We’re all drowning in life. Work, kids, surprise PTA meetings, aging parents, and a to-do list that doesn’t ever shrink. But when you say, “I don’t have time for my finances,” doesn’t that sound a bit... off? I mean, it’s your money we’re talking about here. It’s kind of a big deal.... read more →