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You won’t view $10 the same way after reading this.

Angie Carlson | “But Angie, finding an extra $10 to put towards my debt doesn’t really change anything.” I’m not surprised that you are thinking this, because I did too. Because we’ve been conditioned to think spending $10 isn’t a… Read More

Stop Being a Student

by Amy Green | Getting straight A’s in high school and college hasn’t served me one bit as an entrepreneur. Ouch. That stings, doesn’t it? (I know it does for me!). But here’s the truth: 👉 There’s no Honors Society… Read More

What The Heck Is A MEC?

by Darren Hardersen | There have been a number of recent articles in local media touting a “safe money” financial planning strategy involving what’s called a Modified Endowment Contract (MEC). A “MEC” is simply an overfunded life insurance contract that’s… Read More

What I’ll never stop saying

by Angie Carlson | I’ll say this again and again: Budgets alone are not responsible for your shared financial progress. In my experience, budgets are one of the main reasons couples who decide to start working with me spend less… Read More

Imagine having a plan that you can see

by Angie Carlson | Neither of you would choose anyone else to be married to.Neither of you thought the income you have was possible.Neither of you knew that financial stress could increase with income.It makes no sense that MORE money… Read More

You have a wonderful spouse and a fantastic household income.

by Angie Carlson | Yet, you’ve never felt as shaky or fearful about your money as you do now.  It’s on your mind before you can shut off your (first) alarm in the morning. It’s the last thing you think… Read More

December Budget Items to Remember

Amy Greene Ho! Ho! Ho! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday and are jumping into December with both feet – ready to create a memorable holiday AND stay on track to reach your financial goals. I know I… Read More

From “We feel stuck and trapped” to “Our budget looks completely different!”

by Angie Carlson | These are the words from a couple that worked with me. When we started They decided then to do what most do not do. Invest in their future by hiring me as their coach to guide… Read More

Fear Factor: life insurance. Part Five: the fear of rejection.

This series of posts discusses the fears that prevent people from buying the life insurance they need. The fourth fear we will address is the fear of rejection. People don’t like to feel rejected. We like to feel validated and… Read More

Fear Factor: life insurance. Part Four: the fear of losing money.

Fear Factor: life insurance.Part Four: the fear of losing money. This series of posts discusses the fears that prevent people from buying the life insurance they need. The third fear we will address is the fear of losing money. Money… Read More