Financial Mindfulness is being aware of your mental and physical state with money. Oftentimes, we operate with our subconscious. These behaviors are familiar and safe. Before creating a financial plan for myself, I continued to get payday advances because they were familiar. It was subconscious and I was oblivious to the harm my habits were causing. However, once I decided to change, I became conscious and mindful of my behaviors. I wrote out everything that needed to change with my finances and changed one thing at a time. Read More
In a partnership, finances can often be a source of contention. The key to avoiding this is to recognize that you and your partner are a team, working together towards common goals and supporting each other in reaching your individual goals. It’s not a contest between the two of you. Open communication and an understanding of what you are each working for is necessary for the team to flourish. Read More