Category Archives: Living the life of your dreams

Hate Budgeting? Steps 9-12 Solidify A New, Joyful Path

Posted on September 3, 2019 by

The I HATE Budgeting (But I Like Having Money) wrapped up the 12-Step program, learning the final 4 steps to changing their relationship with money from (even mildly) dysfunctional to hopeful, intentional and – dare I say – joyful. While … Continue reading →

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104 Ways to Feel Better About Your Financial Situation

Posted on May 25, 2018 by

In a nod to a wonderful post titled 101 Ways to Feel Better About Your Recent Weight Gain I am offering my 104 ways to feel better about your finances. This too shall pass. Even if it takes a long time, … Continue reading →

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Plugging the Leaks in Your Financial Boat

Posted on October 12, 2017 by

Some years ago I heard Dr. Wayne Dyer talk about the children’s song, “Row, row, row your boat.” He went on to explain that the song provides a succinct and sweet guide to life: “Row, row, row (don’t try to … Continue reading →

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Don’t Trip Over The Thin Line Between Thrift and Greed

Posted on August 30, 2017 by

My Mom had beautiful, long nails that she frequently painted a deep red but I don’t think she ever had a a proper manicure at a salon; that would be too much of a luxury. Every year, on the day … Continue reading →

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Can Financial Planning Keep You From Sinning?

Posted on May 30, 2017 by

“She’s really writing that? Who does she think she is?!” I am a financial planner who is trying to make the world a better place, that’s who I am. And for the world to be a better place, we all … Continue reading →

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Budgeting For Self-Care / Budgeting As Self-Care

Posted on April 17, 2017 by

“Stop asking your life and your body to do things for you and begin to do some things for your life and body.” ~David Drost, Evolation Yoga“Buffalo Magazine” February 5, 2017 This is the perfect beginning of a post about … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Worth, Value and Income

Posted on February 22, 2017 by

“Never confuse the size of your paycheck with the size of your talent.” ~ Marlon Brando That could go both ways (being overpaid or underpaid). Our beloved Bill Knoche presented on this topic at the monthly meeting of the “I HATE Budgeting … Continue reading →

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