Yearly Archives: 2010

Letting Children Fly (Or Not)

Sometimes in life there’s no right or wrong. Those are times when you just have to go with your gut. Or heart. This was one of those times …

Going On Clutter Patrol

Time to clear out the clutter (in your mind or your surroundings) that’s really holding you back from getting control of your finances and your future. Here are a few things it wouldn’t hurt to get rid of …

5 Ways To Lower Your Financial Stress Around The Holidays

As the holidays approach and carols fill the airwaves, we all have a knee-jerk reaction to make this a magical time. But that magic comes with a high price tag. Here are five ways to lower your financial stress around the holidays.

Your Money Is Just Like the Wizard of Oz

Remember the Wizard of Oz? Well, by not dealing with your money you’re giving it the same power as the Wizard had, until Toto pulled back the curtain … Time to pull back your virtual curtain too!

Five Free Things You Can Be Thankful For, No Matter What

Despite all the uncertainty in life these days, here are five things we can be thankful for, no matter what. They can make all the difference!

Facing Financial Insecurity? Then It’s Time To Do The Tough Things

The peace of mind that comes from taking full responsibility for yourself by making the tough decisions is massive. Even if sometimes you have to follow that old adage: “Feel the fear and do it anyway.”

To Reach Financial Security: First Quiet the Chatter in Your Head

Before you can get your finances under control … then go on to achieve financial security … the most important first step is to silence your head chatter. Let me show you how!

The Three Stumbling Blocks On The Path To “Financial Security”

When it comes to financial security, you’ve heard all your life that “the earlier you start saving for retirement, the better…” Yet somehow life always got in the way. What are the three stumbling blocks that could keep you from catching up and achieving the financial peace of mind you seek?

Do You Have a “Healthy Money Mindset”?

Some women have healthy money mindsets, shepherding their money and being ready to fund the rest of their lives. But the majority of women are missing at least one of the three key pieces that make up a healthy money mindset. And that’s enough to keep them from thriving.

What is the Anchor Holding You Back from “Financial Security”?

For those of us in our 50s and beyond who are wondering how we’re going to finance the rest of our lives, the question is: what is the ‘anchor’ we’re holding onto that won’t let us make the changes we know are needed in order to ‘survive’ and even thrive?