Over the last 20 years of my financial life I have learned valuable lessons about debt, spending, investing, and so much more. It didn’t start that way, we all have moments that change our lives financially. One of my life changing financial moments was reading The Millionaire Next Door. As I started reading The Next […]
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When 2020 first started out the furthest thing from anyone’s mind was what should I do with my student loans if a global pandemic hits the world. Yet as we get ready to close out 2020 that is exactly the question being asked here today. Student loans previously had been put on pause if you […]
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I work with clients from all different locations, backgrounds, and with different financial stories. During my time working with clients I have noticed a lack of three (3) key elements in their financial journey. No matter where you are in your financial journey it’s crucial to sharpen your skills by reading and following these steps […]
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When I first started this website in 2014 it was to share my financial journey. I wanted to be held accountable for paying off my debt. Each post I made was a debt free scream and each debt paid off a moment of rejoicing. I shared when I made mistakes, tried new strategies, and reached […]
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Net worth is a financial snapshot of your personal wealth. Simply put it’s the difference between what you own and what you owe. I would suggest the most important aspect of net worth is not the number itself but rather improving your net worth over time. Let’s dive in to learn more about net worth […]
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Tracking your expenses can be one of the best financial decisions you will ever make. Yes the simple task of tracking your daily spending can make a significant impact on your financial life. What’s great is you can get started today and it doesn’t matter if you make $10,000 a year or $10,000 a month. […]
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I have talked with many people about their personal finances. Some talks are casual conversations with friends and many more are conversations with potential clients. When these conversations occur people are reaching out because they want to make a change. Let’s talk through if you are ready to make a change with a financial coach. […]
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Over time I have morphed into a saver rather than a spender. It took time and practice. Many of the reasons I shop less today is I value other things much more than shopping. I purchased a fancy Mercedes Benz, expensive clothes, and had a tendency to spend more than I made. Today I want […]
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Investing can be filled with complicated investments, fancy terms, and acronyms galore. Today I want to take a beginners look into what “invest in the stock market” really means and different ways you can get started. What is the stock market? The stock market is where stocks and bonds are publicly traded. The term “stock […]
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Every now and then I get the opportunity to share my story with a blog, podcast, or video channel. It truly makes me happy to be able to share my story with a new audience. One of the biggest reasons I was able to succeed in my financial journey was because of the motivational stories […]
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