Let’s be honest: a lot can happen in six months. You might’ve paid off a credit card, made a big purchase, switched jobs- or just tried your best to stay afloat. Wherever you’re at, this is your invitation to pause and check in. Here is how to do a simple midyear money reset that willContinue reading “Your Midyear Money Reset- Reflect, Reset, Recommit”
Author Archives: Dana Thibodeau
Lies We Tell Ourselves About Money (and Why It’s Time to Call B.S.)
We all have our favorite money myths. You know, those little stories we tell ourselves to feel better when our finances feel overwhelming or messy. Sometimes they come from fear, sometimes shame, and sometimes just plain old confusion. Either way, they’re holding us back Let’s bust some of the most common ones—with love, of course.Continue reading “Lies We Tell Ourselves About Money (and Why It’s Time to Call B.S.)”
Unique Approaches to Personal Finance Management
The author shares personal finance strategies that differ from general advice for clients. They track spending, avoid credit, use a high-yield savings account for paycheck deposits, and max out their Roth IRA early. These personalized approaches emphasize the importance of tailored financial strategies, recognizing that individual situations vary significantly.
Master Your Finances: Setting Goals in Your 20s.
As a personal finance coach, I work with young professionals to set and accomplish their financial goals. From a goal to be debt-free to a goal to be a millionaire by 30, my client’s financial goals range wide but all have one thing in common: a good financial plan gets them there faster. My financialContinue reading “Master Your Finances: Setting Goals in Your 20s.”
I Have a Secret
Pst. I know the secret to success. Well money success that is. No you have to promise me, when I tell you this, you really listen, and don’t go telling everyone. It’s a secret. Okay are you ready? The secret to money success is….. LIVE BELOW YOUR MEANS!! Oops sorry I shouted it, now everyone’sContinue reading “I Have a Secret”
Why is Money so Important?
Whether we like to admit it or not, money is part of almost every aspect of our lives. Some people don’t want to admit that money needs to be taken seriously. Or maybe they have a hard time with the fact that all of our lives revolve around money. Unless you are up in AlaskaContinue reading “Why is Money so Important?”
What We Are Here For
Did you know that about 70% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. That’s over 2/3rds of Americans. That statistic does not sit well with me, so we are here to do something about it. One of the biggest issues I have with education in America is the lack of tools given to students whenContinue reading “What We Are Here For”
70 Days of No Eating Out
Did I fail my challenge? It’s crazy how the two months I challenged myself not to spend money eating out, are the two months I have eaten out the most all year. But, that doesn’t mean I failed my challenge. If you haven’t read my first blog about my no eating out challenge go checkContinue reading “70 Days of No Eating Out”
Spending Challenge Month 1
I am currently half way through a two month spending challenge I set for myself. My boyfriend, Charlie, and I decided that we wanted to challenge ourselves to not eat out for two months. This idea came up because we are going on a month-long trip in October and we know we are going toContinue reading “Spending Challenge Month 1”
Hey There!
Welcome! My name is Dana and I am a money nurd. That’s right, you can join me here to learn all about money as I nerd out. We will learn about the basics of personal finance as well as nerd out on all the intricacies money has to offer. If you are anything like meContinue reading “Hey There!”
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