Tips for Spending on What You Value Most
In this age of materialism, accumulation and consumption, it’s no wonder that people go into debt so easily. Everywhere we look, we’re bombarded with commercials and advertisements designed to convince us what we need to experience true happiness in our lives. From what size house we should live in, to what type of car we […]
The 5 Money Personality Types
We all have one, a personality that is, and when it comes to our money, we have a money personality too. These are the five money personality types. Which one are you? The Saver Here are some signs you might be a Saver: Saver Pros and Cons: Getting joy out of saving is a good […]
6 Monthly Budgeting Tips for Intentional Living
Oh my! It’s that B-word again. I actually try to stay away from this particular word and instead call it an Income and Spending Plan, which is exactly what it is. As soon as people hear the word “budget,” they feel trapped or fearful that having a budget will be restrictive in some way. The […]
Finding Your Financial Potential
What does finding your financial potential look like? The definition of potential is defined as “latent qualities or abilities that may be developed and lead to future success or usefulness.” Think about other areas in your life you have worked on and committed to developing your abilities and skills so you could be your best. […]
Strategies for Building Wealth
You might get a different answer from every expert you ask about building wealth. Some might say: build a real estate investment portfolio for passive income, become a disciplined investor in the stock market to see your wealth grow over time, live below your means, and possess the right kind of debt. The list goes […]
Be Prepared for a Rainy Day
No one wants to think about a rainy day. If given a choice, I certainly would pick sunshine and blue skies over a rainy day, any day. But the reality of life is, rainy days do come. And when they do, it’s important that we are prepared for them, and that we have our umbrellas […]
What’s Your Money Story?
Have you ever thought about why you do what you do with money? What makes you behave and interact with money the way you do? We all have a money story that’s made up of how we interact with money. What we might not be fully conscious of is how our experiences might have come […]
The Joy of Living Modestly
What comes to mind when you think of living modestly? Do you think it can be a joyful experience? Do you think you can be happy living a more modest life than you might be living right now? Or do you think you won’t have enough and you’ll be lacking in some way? Living modestly […]
Are You Addicted To The Right Thing?
What really lights you up? I mean what do you friggin’ absolutely love doing that makes time pass by like the speed of light? I’m talking about what makes you feel young, happy, and light-hearted inside. I bet it’s not shopping, or maybe it is. I don’t know. That’s for you to figure out, if […]
Finding Your Financial Motivation
Have you ever experienced a lack in motivation? If you said yes, congratulations–you’re human! Are there times when you seem to have more motivation or times when you just can’t seem to muster up your motivational mojo and get moving in the direction you really want to go? I’ve been thinking about what moves people […]