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In this week’s City Girl Savings Podcast episode, the first of our rewind series, we’re rewinding to one of my first episodes of the podcast – How I Curbed My Desire to Spend. I chose this episode to rewind to because it lays out the 2 specific phases of my life where I intentionally decided […]

When I first start working with my money coaching clients, I always set one clear expectation: the first month of budgeting and tracking isn’t about control—it’s about mindfulness. I’m not focused on how well they can control their spending or stick to a budget right away. Instead, I’m focused on helping them become more aware

Do you often catch yourself saying things like “I’m only young once” or “I’ll figure out how to make more money later”? These short-term justifications for spending might feel good in the moment, but over time, they can hold you back from building the financial future you truly deserve. Don’t get me wrong—I’m all about

When it comes to your money, certain habits and behaviors can have a negative impact on your financial health. These toxic money habits might seem harmless at first, but over time, they can drain your resources, limit your opportunities, and hold you back from achieving your financial goals. In financial terms, your “bottom line” essentially

When it comes to your finances, organization is everything. In fact, organization is the cornerstone of success in every area of your life! An organized life helps you feel confident, in control, and gives you the clarity needed to focus on what’s most important. When you’re clear about your goals and priorities, it becomes easier

If you’re using money to the detriment of your situation, it’s doing more harm than good…no matter how exciting it feels in the moment. While I truly believe there’s an infinite supply of money, you have to put yourself in a position for money to make its way to you. It starts with making your

Can I share a “fun fact” about myself with you? I’ve been setting goals since I was a child. Obviously, at the time, I didn’t really know they were goals. They were just things I wanted, that I would write or speak…I’d even share with others. I share a story about how I set and

One thing you probably know about me by now is that I’m always trying to improve. I’m always working towards new goals, new levels and being better than I was yesterday. Certain areas of my life are much easier to work on than others, but overall, I’m constantly striving to be the next best version

There is nothing wrong with wanting to be a wealthy individual. I REPEAT: There is nothing wrong with wanting to be a wealthy individual. The more wealth we have, the more good we can do. I saw a post on social media that said the world needs more women billionaires – women like MacKenzie Scott,