Category Archives: Living the life of your dreams

You Can’t Move Forward until You Do This

Posted on January 5, 2020 by

Sing it with me, you can pick from the Disney movie Frozen, “Let it Go” or The Beatles’ freeing tune, “Let it Be.” You see, as a financial planner and confidant, I’ve met so many people who very much want … Continue reading →

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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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