My last post focused on fostering a better relationship with money, making it your ally instead of something you deal with because you have to. This post is going to focus on taking your relationship with money to the next level. You can't move to this step without creating a friendly relationship with money, because until that happens it's very hard to believe the possibility of creating the financial future you want for yourself. With the right intentions, it's not just a p

Recently, a client asked me to help them understand their paycheck deductions. This made me think about how I learned how to read my paycheck and the truth is I learned because I'm an accountant. I've recorded so many payroll entries in my career that I take understanding payroll deductions for granted. Understanding what is being deducted from your paycheck gives you clarity about your current position, there is no vagueness or uncertainty. You know what you can expect each

Most people I speak with aren't thrilled to start our money talks. Some people feel anxious and stressed because that is what they are used to feeling when it comes to money. They want things to change but they also acknowledge that this change isn't going to be easy or occur overnight. It can be a reluctance to downgrade their lifestyle or fear of facing the consequences of their mistakes from their past. Everyone has their own reasons for avoiding their finances. Knowing yo

As I work on building momentum for Rags to Riches, I started to explore communities that I only knew by name until now like the Freelancers Union and Levo League. Starting your own business can be overwhelming. Living in the Information Age which also adds to this stress because there are so many options for everything. If you search for something seemingly simple like business cards, you’ll find so many vendors and style options that you can spend a month just deciding what