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!
Category Archives: Taking Control of Finances
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?
Women, Money and Mussels Monica
A quiet conversation over good food and good wine sometimes results in surprises. How surprised was I when a good friend told me she had never budgeted?
My “Best Money Advice” for Women
Some people think we’ve turned the corner and the American economy is on its way back up. Some don’t. But whether it has or hasn’t, there’s one piece of money advice I’d like to share that will help each of us take control of our finances for the future. In writing my book that gives…
Breaking the Silence
While discussing personal finances is taboo in the U.S., holding feelings inside and letting bad news fester just makes things worse. Find someone you can talk to comfortably about the situation in order to de-fang it.
Two Scary Words: “Now What?”
How do you react to bad financial news? By sticking your head in the sand? Or by trying to figure out what’s causing the problem in the first place. Let’s look at how you answer the question “Now what?”
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Perry and the Pink KoolAid
I feel like a mama pit bull watching over her readers’ wallets. And I need to share Perry Marshall’s post on the reality of doing business online.
Continue Reading »Online Business: The Easy Button
Online business is not like pressing an Easy Button. Yet in this economy, people are rushing in droves to tempt fate and fortune on the internet …
Continue Reading »Clutter Means Insecurity
Clutter may creep in or it may just seem to multiply overnight. Whichever the case, it’s a red flag for an insecurity you’re not dealing with …
Continue Reading »Financial Peace of Mind: A Shortcut
Financial peace of mind is every woman’s goal. (More than abundance, even.) So how can you start TODAY on the path to reaching it?
Continue Reading »Girls Can’t Add
They say girls can’t add. But if you buy into that myth, you may just be keeping yourself from controlling your money and reaching financial freedom.
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