Since I started my financial coaching business, I have noticed a few trends when it comes to women and personal finance. Some trends are uplifting and inspiring, and others, not so much. Today I want to highlight some areas we can improve upon as women and provide details on how to eliminate frustration, lack of control and stress around money.

Summertime is fun time at our house. Not a lot of progress is made on business, personal or home improvement goals. Instead, we jam pack the summer with fun. It’s what we like to do as a family and summer just seems to naturally flow toward travel, recreation, and relaxation.

I’ve been putting off this post for a long time. Why? Because it will force me to do some work I regularly advise on but have not completed for myself. Completing the job of creating my legacy file is something that has been weighing on me for a long time. Let’s work on this one together, shall we? 

I can easily say the #1 most successful investment I used to start building wealth was buying a home. Whenever I meet with a younger (or not so young) person who tells me they have not yet dove into home ownership, I cheerlead them to consider jumping in. “The best time to buy a home is when you can afford it,” I will answer when they debate about market pricing, interest rates, lack of inventory or other objections. When they listen, they thank me later.

I want you to give yourself a raise. You deserve it. Your family deserves it. I want you to build wealth.

What is values-based spending? How does it work?

Making a financial plan doesn’t have to be a boring and lengthy document. In fact, you only have to answer five questions and you’re on your way to improved finances. Here’s how.