Every day, I hear more and more people talking about how expensive everything is these days.  Even people who never paid attention before, are paying attention now.  So what do you do when your spending is out of control, and the cost of everything seems to be skyrocketing?  Here are a few tips to help […]

As a financial coach, it’s important to “practice what I preach”.  In this current environment of increasing costs of literally everything, even people who never paid attention to their finances are paying attention now.  I am by no means perfect with my budget, but over the years I have developed a few money habits that […]

You usually hear the phrase, “Productivity Equals Profitability”.  But what about Proactivity?  There are just over three months remaining for this year.  How can you make the most of it?  One way is to focus on your numbers now to find ways to increase your profitability.  Don’t wait until January to do a review of […]

Last night, my husband and I went out for dinner.  Lately we have been trying to eat healthier, with smaller portions, and cook meals at home (not only healthier, but better for our budget!).  The juicy burgers with bacon and loaded fries on the menu were too hard to resist.  And of course, they were […]

Is the cost of food giving you sticker shock these days?  Costs are rising wherever you look, and food can be a big chunk of your spending each month.  If you’re starting to feel the squeeze in your wallet, here are some actionable tips to help keep those expenses down. It Pays to Pay Attention […]

It seems to be everywhere:  the option to “buy now, pay later”.  Convenient? You bet.  Helpful? Maybe.  A good idea? Rarely.  Before you “buy” into the hype (literally), let’s explore some things to consider before you click that button.  What is BNPL? Buy now, pay later (BNPL) is a way to get your stuff now […]