Financial Education
3 Things to focus on to stay sane and calm
In the almost 3 weeks of Shelter-In-Place, we have gone from the initial shock to gradual acceptance. These are life changing moments, and it is important that we take the time to process. Now that we had the chance to take in and absorb what is happening in the world, I felt that it’s the…
Read More3 Ways To Help Move the Needle Toward Gender Equality in Finance
In light of the upcoming International Women’s Day on March 8, I’ve been thinking around the topic of gender inequality in finance. How far we’ve come as a society, and how much more work remain. When I started my financial coaching business, I intentionally decided to focus on women because I felt that systematically women…
Read MoreGiving GenX Women a Voice
Are you a Gen Xer? If you were born between 1965 – 1980, then the answer is Yes, although according to some studies, only 41% of Gen Xers associate themselves with that label. Why is that and what are the implications? I started asking the questions recently. A forgotten generation, sandwiched between the baby boomers…
Read MoreIncrease Your Money Confidence
It is human nature that we tend to do the things we are good at. We feel good so we do more, and from repetition, we get even better at it. It becomes a cycle. The reverse is also true. Things we are not good at or not familiar with, we tend to procrastinate or…
Read MorePre-Marital Money Compatibility Conversations
Money and Communication are the two top reasons for divorce. When you combine a difficult subject, like money, with a general lack of communication over a long period of time, misunderstanding and resentment build up. It’s no wonder the divorce rate is so high. In this article, I would like to highlight a few areas…
Read MoreFinancial Coach vs. Financial Advisor, What’s the difference?
“What’s the difference between a Financial Advisor and a Financial Coach?” I have been asked this question many many times, it’s time for me to write a post to hopefully answer for everyone! Most people are familiar with Financial Advisor, also known as Financial Planner or Investment Advisor. FAs are licensed and registered by…
Read MoreWhy do the things today when you can wait til tomorrow?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I was a good kid! My mom used to brag about the fact that she never needed to harass me about “do your homework first before going out to play”. Somehow, I just knew the “right thing” to do. Somewhere along the way as I grew up, I lost it! I became a procrastinator, a…
Read MoreNewly married couples: How well they can manage their money
contributed by personal finance writer & blogger Amy Nickson Money problems are one of the most popular reasons of divorces taking place in our society. According to the survey, money topics always cause a clash between couples. An increasing number of couples, whether unmarried, married or cohabiting, end up having an occasional tiff about their…
Read MoreWhat Does Currency Exchange Have To Do with a 15-Yr Old?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]My 15-year old daughter surprised me the other day with a conversation about the currency exchange rate and its impact on her life events. Here’s the scoop: She’s a mermaid! Yes, you heard me right. That’s what she said. One of her dreams is to swim in the ocean like a mermaid, with a fancy…
Read MoreLESSON FROM THE SLOPES
During our Christmas holidays, we spent a week in the French Alps skiing. We are a ski family and I have been skiing for the last 20 years, on and off. I learned to ski from my husband, who is a good skier. He was patient enough to teach me and stayed with me on…
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