Talking About Money Blog
occassional reflections on what money means in our lives.
Why Your Friend Can Take Financial Risks You Can't (And They Don't Even Know It)
Your college roommate just quit their job to start a business. Your coworker bought a house at 25. Your neighbor took six months off to travel Europe between jobs.
And you're thinking: How do they do it? What am I doing wrong?
Here's what you might not be seeing: safety nets. And the thing about safety nets is that they're invisible—especially to the people who have them.
Why Checking Your Bank Balance Every Day Isn't Working
There is a difference between doing more and doing what actually works with your money.
Why Health Coverage Matters More Than Your Budget
Without adequate healthcare, even the best financial plan can crumble—and what you can actually do about it.
When the Economic Map Changed But Nobody Updated the GPS
Understanding the disconnect between what we expect and what actually is.
Reflections on Legacy and Quiet Service
The most enduring legacies are built not through grand gestures, but through decades of faithful service to something larger than ourselves.
How My Road to Credentialing Can Lead Your Transformation
The difference between knowing what to do and actually doing it could be just one conversation away.
Breaking Down Financial Barriers: Why Working with a Financial Coach Might Be Exactly What You Need
Are you hesitant to work with a financial coach because you worry they won't understand your unique financial situation? The key to finding the right financial support might lie in understanding a common misconception that keeps many people from getting the help they need and deserve.
Building Real Wealth: Understanding How Money Creates Financial Freedom
Are you working hard but still feeling financially stuck? The difference between struggling and thriving sometimes comes down to understanding four key money concepts that many people confuse.
The Financial Impact of Bullies and What You Can Do to Protect Yourself
Bullying can undermine your financial well-being through forcing you to make short-term decisions, diminishing your earning potential, and increasing your health costs, but you can take back your power to live the financial life of your choosing.
What Does Money Mean To You?
Coming to the realization of what money means to you will free you to achieve your financial goals in a way that works for you.
Why You Don’t Like to Talk About Money and What to Do About It
There are real reasons why you don’t like to talk about money, and there are real ways to get unstuck.
What is the Difference Between Financial Counseling and Coaching?
Understanding the difference between financial counseling and financial coaching can save you precious time and set you on the right path towards financial wellness.
Diversity in Thinking About Money
If you are having trouble connecting with others in your thoughts about money, consider if neurodiversity (yours or theirs) is the cause.
Get Rid of Your Student Debt, and Get on with Your Life
Use the improvements that the Biden administration is making to the student loan repayment system to create a plan to get rid of your student debt and get on with your life.
How to Avoid Going into Debt
Through reflection and analysis, there are ways to avoid the debt trap.
Does Professional Coaching Really Work?
While professional coaching is immensely popular as a trend in the self-development world, does it really work?
We Should All Be Advocates
Advocacy needs to be a part of your financial capability practice, as it is just as important as financial counseling and education.