If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you are likely familiar with the role of a financial advisor. In this guest blog post, Melissa Tosetti of The Savvy Life explains the role of a money coach, types of money coaches, and signs that perhaps you should hire one.
Read MoreThere are so many people who feel as though they will never get out from beneath all their debt. If this is you, I understand how you feel. I’ve had to sit with those feelings at times. But sitting inside that negative emotional space for too long can cause us to freeze, which leads to inaction… and can eventually lead to even more debt. So, I want to take this highly emotional topic and look at it objectively, from a higher-level perspective. My focus in this article will be to break down some preconceived notions about debt and give you some tips on managing debt.
Read MoreRedefining Family Wealth was written to transform the way you think about wealth. This labor of love was born out of my one-on-one work with WorthyNest® clients. In this post, I’ll be debunking the three biggest myths about money that are tripping up Christian families.
Read MoreAn envelope budget system is a great tool for new college grads, even high school students who are working part-time. Learning this simple tool is a great way for young people to get started on the right trajectory.
Read MoreWe already dissected the vow “in sickness and in health.” Let us turn to the financial aspect of marriage: for richer, for poorer. Money fights are the second-leading cause of divorce. Let’s dive into why money is such a heated topic and how to communicate about money more effectively as a married couple.
Read MoreLearning to manage finances in a healthy way is an essential part of adult life. Yet, many children learn little to nothing about money in school growing up. This is why it's so important that parents take the time to teach their kids valuable money habits that will stick with them throughout their lives.
When we run our home like an all-inclusive resort - where food is magically replenished and broken toys and lost cell phones are replaced - kids cannot learn to value money.
Resorts are a lovely reprieve from the real world but they are not preparation for the real world.
