A couple of Saturdays ago, I finally sat down with my magic crystal ball. I was ready to create my personal 2020 spending plan. I was a bit nervous this year about what I would see in the ball. I am finishing a large construction project on my house, and my son is in his … Continue reading Financial Magic- crystal balls and annual plans
Thanksgiving is coming up. I hope you all have restful plans for it. After turkey, I personally plan on dancing tango the rest of the holiday weekend. Fun! But before I put on dance shoes, I will draw names with my family for Christmas gifts. And so it begins… A few helpful gift-giving and money … Continue reading Gift giving ideas to reduce financial stress
I work with clients on how to tame financial anxiety. I teach them the practical skills needed to manage their cash flow as well as help them explore their emotions around money. This work propels them into a balanced lifestyle- where they spend within their means and feel good about it. Fearing the future But … Continue reading How to tame the fear of saving for retirement – a pep talk
A common question I get is “what is the difference between a financial planner and a money coach?” One way to think of it is that financial planners primarily focus on the future and a person’s larger asset picture (long term savings and investments). They try to help people save/invest enough to retire and reach … Continue reading Do you need a financial planner or a money coach?
Recently I wrote a post on surviving and thriving after your divorce. So I wanted to create a video for you on how divorce is a “fresh start opportunity” to a new relationship with your money. While it can be stressful (!) after a divorce, this is also a time when you get to do … Continue reading Video: Divorce and your new money life
From dental bills to vacationing in Mexico- one woman does it all June is a great time to adjust your annual spending plan, whether by yourself or with a money coach. (Talking through your thinking with someone can be very helpful!) It’s about getting ready to enjoy your summer. So what are your summer plans? … Continue reading How to enjoy summer more with an annual plan
Want some joyful inspiration for your money life? Here is an amazing podcast interview I did on how to live your financial life in alignment with your core values- so you can spend on what truly gives you JOY, while also protecting your future. This interview also looks at how to unhook your self-worth … Continue reading Audio: How to feel abundant (and spend on what gives you joy)
Here are two powerful questions that I ask all my clients when we put together their annual spending plans for the year: What would you like more of in your life this year? What would you like less of in your life this year? Simple sounding? Perhaps. But when I ask myself those questions, I … Continue reading 2 Powerful New Year’s Questions to Ask Yourself
In this post I shared six tips to have a saner, less stressful holiday around gift buying. Here’s the video. Remember, no one wants you to go into debt to give them the perfect gift! Mikelann is a money coach with over 20 years’ experience, helping women escape the money fog, feel more in control of … Continue reading 6 tips for sane holiday gifting (video)
If you want to avoid that January spending hangover and December stress, find 15 minutes, a pad of paper and a cup of tea. Remember, a plan lets you know when you’ve completed your shopping. It tells you when to stop — if you don’t have a finish line, you are going to keep shopping … Continue reading How to create a holiday spending plan
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