The Mental Load of Money: Why It Feels So Exhausting
For many of the people I work with, the mental load of money is just one more thing they are managing. They’re balancing careers, raising kids, running households, coordinating schedules and often helping aging parents. Their days are full before money even enters the picture. And money often becomes one more thing they are carrying. […]
Why Unexpected Expenses Keep Derailing Your Finances
You finally feel like you’re making progress. You’ve paid down some debt. You’ve saved a little money. You’re paying closer attention to your spending. Then something happens. The car needs repairs. A large dental bill arrives. The air conditioner stops working. A medical bill shows up. Suddenly, it feels like all of your progress disappears […]
Why Money Feels Tight with Young Kids
There is a phase of life where everything hits at once financially. For many families, that phase is when their kids are young. Childcare that rivals a second mortgage.Groceries that feel higher every time you check out.Activities, camps, and “just one more thing” expenses that keep coming up. Even with a good income, it can […]
Why Changing Your Finances Takes Time (And What to Expect Along the Way)
Changing Your Finances Takes Time If you’ve started paying more attention to your money, you may already feel it. Changing your finances takes time, and that’s where a lot of people get discouraged. You’re thinking more. You’re making different decisions. You’re trying to be more intentional. And yet, it may not look that different yet. […]
Stop Waiting for a “Normal Month” to Get Your Finances Together
There is always a reason to wait. A busy season at work.Summer schedules.Kids being home.A vacation coming up.An unexpected expense. It feels logical to think you will get serious about this when things calm down. But for most people, that sense of calm never actually comes. For many families, especially those with young kids, this […]
When Debt Is No Longer an Option
The trick to paying off debt is not using debt. That sounds simple, but it is where most people get stuck. For a lot of people, debt is not the problem; it is the solution they have been relying on. Short on money this month? Use a credit card. Unexpected expense? Put it on a […]