What Financial Progress Really Looks Like at the Beginning
Financial progress doesn’t usually arrive with big, dramatic changes. More often, it begins with subtle shifts in awareness, behavior, and how decisions feel. Why We Expect Financial Progress to Feel Obvious Once you start paying attention to your finances, it’s natural to expect change to feel noticeable right away. We tend to equate progress with […]
If You’re Carrying Financial Stress, Start Here
If you’re carrying financial stress, it can feel heavy and constant, even when you’re doing your best. Real relief doesn’t start with a big plan. It starts with small moments of awareness. Carrying Financial Stress Doesn’t Mean You’re Failing Many people assume financial stress is a sign they’ve done something wrong. That if they were […]
How to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck with a Good Income
If you’ve ever wondered how to stop living paycheck to paycheck, even with a good income, you’re not alone. I talk to so many couples and individuals who make a good income yet still feel like they can’t get ahead. They’re working hard, paying their bills, and trying to save when they can. But even […]
Emotional Spending: Understanding Your Spending Triggers
Have you ever wondered why it can be so easy to buy things you never planned to purchase? One minute you are going about your day, and the next you are checking out with something that was not on your list at all. You are not alone. Emotional spending is real, and it influences your […]
A Stress-Free Holiday Starts with a Plan
The holidays can bring out so many emotions. Excitement, nostalgia and sometimes pressure to do it all, which makes it hard to imagine a truly stress-free holiday. When my kids were little, I wanted to make the season magical. I spent hours shopping, planning and trying to make every moment special. But by the time […]
How to Handle Unexpected Expenses with Confidence
At some point we all get hit with a surprise expense like a flat tire, a broken appliance or a medical bill that comes out of nowhere. If those moments send your heart racing, you’re not alone. For years every unexpected expense used to throw me off too. It felt like two steps forward and […]