How to set a budget that aligns with your values
Often, when people hear the word budget, they associate it with restriction. I know because I hear this from my clients all the time! The word “budget” has a bad reputation so, I understand the inclination to shy away from it. But the reality is that budgeting doesn’t need to feel restrictive at all! In […]
Money Madness: Financial Mistakes You Might Be Making And What To Do Instead
What has been your biggest money mistake? If you’re anything like me, you have a few you can pull from, and that’s nothing to be ashamed of! However, I also hope that for each mistake you’ve made, you’ve been able to use it as an opportunity to learn, and make new, smarter decisions. My intention […]
5 things you can do to start building your emergency fund
We should all have an emergency fund. The amount for this fund varies, depending on who you ask. I believe, if you are self-employed, you should aim for six month’s worth of expenses. If you are permanently employed, I suggest the equivalent of three month’s income. Below are five tips you can use to start […]
I have a headache
“I have a headache” “I’m too tired” “I’m too busy” “I don’t want to right now” No, I’m not talking about sex, at least not directly. Do you say those words to your partner when they ask to talk to you about money or when they ask you to sit with them while […]
Do you have a F*%! Off Fund?
We may not all have a F*%! Off Fund, but we all have a unique money story. Here is my client’s money story, written by her, in her own words. ??? ? ????? ? ???? ???? ????? ?? ????????? ???????. There’s an ugly truth about money that I’ve learned several times in my adult […]
13 Ways to protect yourself from online identity fraud
We are a few months into this Covid-19 lockdown and for a lot of us, whether we are choosing to buy local or not, we have no choice but to buy or place our orders online – from food to medication, to clothing, we can do it all online. With this rise in online shopping, […]