Category: Planning your Financial Future

POV: Even though you’re making the most money you ever had, your debt is increasing accordingly.

Angie Carlson | Before your spouse took that promotion, you both ran out the numbers and saw you should have thousands of dollars left over. You started to see the light at the end of the tunnel. But months later,… Read More

You won’t view $10 the same way after reading this.

Angie Carlson | “But Angie, finding an extra $10 to put towards my debt doesn’t really change anything.” I’m not surprised that you are thinking this, because I did too. Because we’ve been conditioned to think spending $10 isn’t a… Read More

What is IN and OUT with your money

by Angie Carlson | Let’s look at what is IN when it comes to your money. The four major INs are: • INflation • INterest • INsurance • INvesting How does this apply to your household? Let’s start with the… Read More

What I’ll never stop saying

by Angie Carlson | I’ll say this again and again: Budgets alone are not responsible for your shared financial progress. In my experience, budgets are one of the main reasons couples who decide to start working with me spend less… Read More

Imagine having a plan that you can see

by Angie Carlson | Neither of you would choose anyone else to be married to.Neither of you thought the income you have was possible.Neither of you knew that financial stress could increase with income.It makes no sense that MORE money… Read More

You have a wonderful spouse and a fantastic household income.

by Angie Carlson | Yet, you’ve never felt as shaky or fearful about your money as you do now.  It’s on your mind before you can shut off your (first) alarm in the morning. It’s the last thing you think… Read More

From “We feel stuck and trapped” to “Our budget looks completely different!”

by Angie Carlson | These are the words from a couple that worked with me. When we started They decided then to do what most do not do. Invest in their future by hiring me as their coach to guide… Read More

Stop Forcing Your Budget To Do This

by Angie Carlson | How this unfolded still has me shocked. A lesson on trusting your spouse to have your best interest at heart, courtesy of my clients. A little backstory: ~ These clients have been making huge strides in… Read More

How is $43,083.05 leaving your account?

by Angie Carlson | $43,083.05 This is the amount that leaves your bank account with your permission to help fund banks, credit card companies, and corporations. This is the amount you are spending so you can stay in first place… Read More

What Happens When You Settle

by Angie Carlson | For years, I settled.Things were “good enough.”Things needed to be “stable.”Pay the bills.If your settling – something within you knows that you crave a change.Listen to it.Do whatever you need to do to make it happen.You… Read More