New Year, New Start…right? Many people have decided to get their finances in order this year. And what better way to do it than to...

As I explain how I help people as a Daily Money Manager, people often assume that it is the same as a bookkeeper. DMM is not as well...

I remember growing up, my mom would often put clothes on Layaway. She would find a special outfit and would put a deposit down and they...

I was speaking with clients the other day about setting up 529 accounts for their young children. They asked me a question I’ve heard...

While learning how to manage my money, I have read many books and articles on how to do it best. I found this great article on 8 money...

My final thoughts are about Kids, Savings and Financial Goals… #16: Overcome emotional spending. This is especially hard when it comes...

Today’s financial thoughts are about Debt, Retirement and Student Loans… #8: Talk to your creditors. Work out a realistic plan and...

As a Financial Coach I am often asked my thoughts on people’s personal finances. People are often looking for the fastest and easiest...

Finishing up on finding Peace of Mind, here are my last tips. #11: Pay attention and redirect your thoughts. When I’m having negative...

Continuing on finding Peace of Mind during crazy times...here are more tips for you. #6: Sleep: When you’re done being active and...

Many years ago, when Nathan and I were first starting to budget and get our finances under control, I quickly realized that our groceries...

Finishing up my list of tips… #13: Save at least 15% for retirement. Once you’re debt-free and have your emergency fund, start saving...

Continuing on my favorite tips for changing your financial future… #6: Save $1000 before paying off debt. This will help keep you out...

In the last few weeks I have had many people ask me about reverse mortgages and if they are a good idea. My immediate response is...

Now that more and more restaurants are opening up fully, your eating out budget may need to be increased. However, here are tips to save...

A while ago I was meeting with a client to help her input the upcoming month’s budget. She got everything inputted and balanced to zero...

Wrapping up my 22 Tips to Save Money today...here are the last five! #17: Skip the coffee shop. I know how hard this can be, heck I...

You will find saving money easier when you have financial goals that you are working towards with the money you save. Whether it is a...

Continuing on the topic of saving money...here are my last 5 favorite tips. #6: Ask about discounts (and pay in cash). You never know...

One of my (almost) 4 year olds favorite things to watch is a short from Toy Story 4 called “Forky asks a Question”. It is where Forky...