Hey Reader If you’ve been reading my emails for a while, you probably care about getting your money together. But caring and actually making changes are two different things. It’s easy to read, save, and say, “I’ll get to this later.” Then weeks or months go by, and nothing really changes. I don’t want that for you. Reading about money can only take you so far. At some point, you need a plan and real action behind it. If you’ve been here for a while but haven’t reached out yet, there are...
14 days ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, I know I don’t usually pop into your inbox on Fridays (per your request), but I didn’t want you to miss out on this. I won't make a habit of it. I promise! 🫶🏽 I’m sending over something I’ve been working on to help you answer that nagging question: "Where did my money actually go this month?" You might use some other choice words 😆 but the feeling is the same 🫨🤯. I created the "Where Did My Money Go?" Calculator (a simple Google Sheet) to help you move past the "head-math" and...
19 days ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader Last weekend, my sister and I went to the Millennium Tour concert. It was full of throwback music from artists like Bow Wow and B2K. The kind of night that feels fun and light. But something small stood out before we even got inside. We pulled up to park and saw the closest lot was $40. I was ready to just pay it and move on. But my sister, knowing the area, told me to drive a couple blocks down instead. We parked there for $30. That’s a $10 difference and all it "cost" me was a...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Tomorrow, March 5th, is National Slam the Scam Day. Most people think scams only happen to older adults. That’s not true. They’re going after everyone. Busy professionals. Smart, capable women. One of my very smart coworkers got scammed yesterday. She caught on quickly, so she only lost $400. But it could have been so much worse. Here’s how it started: someone called her claiming to be from her bank. It sounded real. She verified via her bank app that fraudulent charges were made on her...
2 months ago • 3 min read
Last week, we wrapped the Debt Payoff Challenge. Over 50 women joined, ran their numbers, set real payoff dates, and built plans they can adjust when life… does what life does. It was such a joy to lead. I’ll run it again at least one more time this year, so keep your eyes open. On a personal note, I’m getting close to $500K in investments. That number didn’t happen overnight. It’s the result of steady, boring, consistent effort. The past few weeks have been full, with podcast interviews,...
3 months ago • 4 min read
Reader, how often do you check your bank account at the end of the month and think, “Where did all my money go?” You aren't alone. In fact, 65% of Americans have no idea how much they spent last month. Most of us aren't broke, at least not in the true sense. But money has become so intangible that our income slips through the cracks before we can even think about our goals. I once worked with a client who swore she had absolutely no extra money to save. She was making a solid income, but the...
3 months ago • 3 min read
If saving money feels harder than it should Reader, you’re not imagining it. Most people don’t struggle because they’re bad with money. They struggle because they don’t have a system. I see this all the time. I once worked with a client who felt like her paycheck disappeared every month. She was doing her best, but her savings sat at $250 and never moved. Once we put a simple, repeatable plan in place, that $250 grew to $2,500 in just three months. Same income. Different approach. First, I...
4 months ago • 3 min read
“I’m tired of going backwards.” A client said that to me recently, and it stuck with me because I know how many people feel the same way but don’t always say it out loud. You’re paying bills, making decent money, and still feel like every step forward gets erased by the next expense. It’s exhausting. If that sounds familiar to you Reader, I want you to know this isn’t a personal failure. It’s usually a sign that you don’t have the right system in place yet. Without a clear plan, it’s easy to...
4 months ago • 4 min read
On a recent call, a client shared something I hear all the time. She wanted to use every extra dollar to pay off debt. But at the same time, she really wanted savings, too. That push and pull is such a common money struggle. Do I knock out the debt faster, or do I build a cushion so I can breathe? Both goals make sense. And when there’s no clear plan, it can feel like you’re doing the “wrong” thing no matter what you choose. This is where having a strategy matters. Money decisions stop...
4 months ago • 4 min read