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Do you ever find yourself spending money on things you think make you happy, but realize they don’t? Maybe you’re excited when making the purchase, but a few hours later you’ve already forgotten about it? This likely means there’s a disconnect between your spending and your values. When your spending doesn’t reflect what truly matters […]
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If I had to choose just one financial tool to improve my situation, hands down, it would be a budget. The course of my life changed with a budget nearly a decade and a half ago. Sure, I may have been forced into that situation, but regardless of how I got there, a budget turned
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I’ve done the deprivation thing, and it’s not fun…nor is it effective. Trying to withhold yourself from spending money, having fun, seeking out adventure, or any other form of deprivation will leave you ready to throw it all away and become a digital nomad. Not that there would be anything wrong with that! My point
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Did you know that 70% of Americans report feeling financial stress, and 40 million U.S. adults live with anxiety disorders? Whether you’re part of these statistics or not, chances are you’ve felt overwhelmed by money at some point in your life. Financial anxiety can show up in many ways—whether it’s avoiding your bank account, feeling
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As someone who has gotten herself into and out of debt multiple times, I understand the struggle, both internal and external. Internally, you want to get rid of your debt as quickly as possible, but you can’t seem to say no to the one-off brunch, a planned vacation, or those iced coffees. Externally, you try
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There was a point in my life where I wasn’t happy unless I was spending money. More specifically, spending money to accumulate material things, or eat good food. I’ll admit that I still like to eat good food, but I now understand the concept of moderation. It took a lot of mistakes, and more years
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Long gone are the days where self-care is simply seen as a beauty routine, a bubble bath, or a monthly massage. In 2025 and beyond, self-care is more than caring for your body in the present. Self-care is caring for your ultimate well-being, now and in the future. That includes your financial well-being! When it
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Nobody’s perfect. I’m a money coach who specializes in budgeting, and I don’t always get it right with my budget and spending. Some months I’m over budget, other months I’m WAY over budget. One thing I never do though, especially when I’m over budget, is give up. I never toss my budget to the side.
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If you’re anything like me, you set BIG goals! There are things you want (and need) to save for, but you also want to enjoy your life in the meantime. It can be challenging to balance big financial goals while still enjoying life but let me tell you…it’s worth the challenge! I’m proud to say
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