Category: Planning your Financial Future

When you avoid money conversations with your spouse, your body tells the story.

by Angie Carlson | Your facial expressions have tells.  Looking away from the speaker when money is brought up to calm the discomfort in your body.  Trying to keep a straight, calm face to show the world and your kids… Read More

Three patterns that keep you in the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle

by Angie Carlson| Three patterns that are keeping you stuck in the cycle of living paycheck-to-paycheck(and steps you can take TODAY to change that). I understand how this can happen. Society tells us what is normal, so it’s easy to… Read More

This statement about money is a lie.

by Angie Carlson|  “I am bad with my money” is not true. Nearly every conversation I have lacks some context with that statement. After we start talking about being “bad with my money”, every person can tell me at least… Read More

Can I really trust myself?

by Angie Carlson| “Can I really trust myself to handle my money differently this time?” This is a question I was asked near the end of a consultation. While we wrestled through that together, some wise words were shared. “This… Read More

Two words that many mistakenly assume mean the same

by Angie Carlson | Money doubts and negative self-talked are enhanced by two words that many mistakenly assume mean the same thing. Before I reveal the words, let’s note what false doubts and negative money self-talk can sound like:~ Budgeting… Read More

What two organs tag-team to create a money saboteur?

by Angie Carlson Your body has two organs that tag-team to unleash a personal money saboteur. As a successful duo, they start off subtle. One small choice isn’t seen as enough to gain traction with money. Planting the initial seed… Read More

Importance of progress

by Angie Carlson| This is for you if you are discouraged that the progress you want to see is taking too long. Infants try to walk before they feel ready. Pull themselves up on furniture. Hold your hands to take… Read More

When is your turn?

by Angie Carlson| Tired of waiting for your turn to solve your money challenges? Your turn to win the Powerball.Your turn to have your money prayers answered.Your turn to not experience guilt shopping for the holidays.Your turn to ______________. Instead… Read More

Meaningful Gift Ideas for Less than $20.

by Angie Carlson| Friends with kids that could use a night out? Provide free babysitting and a $15 gift card to their favorite coffee shop so they can spend quality, kid-free time together. Have someone in your life that likes… Read More

A money skill that will last a lifetime

Looking for money skills that last a lifetime? Don’t rely on short term fixes. Cashing in your retirement could mean you do not have the tools or knowledge to prevent going back into debt. Transferring money from credit card A… Read More