Do you impulsively shop…a lot? Do you use it for self-soothing, escape, or quality time with someone? The reason why you over shop is unique to you. How it impacts your life as you spiral out of control falls into several patterns that look like this: Financial Devastation You may or may not be in… Continue reading 4 Ways to Take Control of Your Over Shopping NOW
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5 Things You Should Know about Money Management Behavior
INTRODUCTION: Your “how to” blog post should teach the reader how to do something by breaking it down into a series of steps. Begin your blog post by explaining what problem you are going to solve through your explanation and be sure to include any relevant keywords. Add in a personal story to establish your credibility on… Continue reading 5 Things You Should Know about Money Management Behavior
Divorce Part 1: Choosing the Style that Fits You
Divorce is devastating. Despite the fact that only 5% of divorces are litigated (IDFA), emotions can run high. And the fear of living on less than the combined household income has its own set of challenges. Money decisions are emotional on a good day, but during a divorce emotions are on red alert. For example,… Continue reading Divorce Part 1: Choosing the Style that Fits You
Divorce Part 2: How a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst Can Help
A Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA©) is an industry designated financial expert on helping divorcing couples understand how the financial decisions they make could impact their future. A CDFA is part of the divorce team. Think of the lawyer as the strategist – they are experts on the law and hired to represent your overall interest… Continue reading Divorce Part 2: How a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst Can Help
5 Core Money Behaviors– How Do You Rate?
As mentioned in my last blog, these behaviors come from Sarah Fallaw of Data Points. She created a Household Cash Job Description, which is a simple, brilliant way of defining specific money behaviors so we can stay focused on what counts. Financial literacy is part of it, but not all of it, which explains why… Continue reading 5 Core Money Behaviors– How Do You Rate?
Financial Health or Financial Wealth?
I’m ashamed to say that the first time I read the phrase Financial Health I actually read it as Financial Wealth. That’s what 30 years of conditioning will do – train you to default to the same nomenclature and assumptions we toss around daily. In my mind, Financial Health as a target is so superior… Continue reading Financial Health or Financial Wealth?
DEFEND YOURSELF AGAINST THESE BLACK FRIDAY WORD TRIGGERS
DEFEND YOURSELF AGAINST THESE BLACK FRIDAY WORD TRIGGERS This year, our Master Money Coach, Carrie Rattle, MBA, CDFA wrote our traditional Black Friday blog post. Carrie is available for individual coaching and guided self-help coaching. I was reading a catalog yesterday to find a window blind. One summary describing a certain blind and curtains read… Continue reading DEFEND YOURSELF AGAINST THESE BLACK FRIDAY WORD TRIGGERS
2 Reasons Gift Cards Destroy Your Spending Plan
Gift Cards are free money aren’t they? They’re the easy yet thoughtful gift that burns a hole in our wallet until we use it. After all, if we didn’t use it, it would be like flushing money down the toilet. But sometimes Gift Cards aren’t really a gift. Sometimes they become an anchor that encourages… Continue reading 2 Reasons Gift Cards Destroy Your Spending Plan
Do You Plan your Money like You Plan a Vacation?
We’re going on vacation. Let’s pack. > Where you ask? Why does it matter? Oh I see. You want to know what to pack. Well, it’s very warm there…. > Hotel or Tent? Hiking or Pool side? Um, a wonderful hotel with sports and a pool. Why? You’ll bring your pretty sandals and dinner dresses… Continue reading Do You Plan your Money like You Plan a Vacation?
Do You Trade Happiness for Money?
My colleague, Stacey Francis is CEO & President of Francis Financial. She is also Founder of Savvy Ladies, a non-profit organization that spreads free financial information to women. As with many of us who are in the money business, we have stories that drove us here. These stories are personal and emotional. Here is Stacey’s: When Money Wins… Continue reading Do You Trade Happiness for Money?