by Julie | Apr 23, 2017 | Mindset, Savings and debt
It was risky, but I decided it was time. I took a deep breath and went for it! Yes, that’s right, I actually put my winter coat away for the season. Here in Boston, that’s a risky move, but I was ready. And as I cleaned out the pockets to put it away, I...
by Julie | Apr 9, 2017 | Budgeting, Mindset, Savings and debt, The Basics
Budgeting: it’s the first thing most people ask me about. So let’s figure out why everyone struggles with budgeting. Budgeting is like exercising, and a lot of people fail at both because they set unrealistic expectations. We plan for what we think we...
by Julie | Mar 26, 2017 | Mindset, Savings and debt, The Basics
Watching my computer screen, I could see her face relax. Her shoulders went down. The stress lifted. She had a plan and she could see that it would simply work. No more stressing out every month when she didn’t meet her savings goals. It reminded me that a...
by Julie | Mar 12, 2017 | Mindset, The Basics
Have you ever felt like you should know how to do something that seems universal? I have! And when I don’t know how to do it, I’m often too embarrassed to ask someone else. Sound familiar? Playing vs. PLAYING Anyone can play the piano once they have a...
by Julie | Feb 26, 2017 | Mindset, Savings and debt, The Basics
We’ve all done it. We say, “I’ll get control of my money someday.” Someday. Sure. It sounds nice at the time, and it’s how we eventually end up broke. Let’s flip the script and end up rich instead! The “someday” mindset...
by Julie | Feb 12, 2017 | Mindset, Savings and debt, The Basics
If I had read that headline 10 years ago I would have assumed there was some sort of trick. It took a while, but I finally know better. There’s no trick, no bait-and-switch, no slight-of-hand. It’s real. Go figure. Oh, and if you prefer videos instead of...
