The Money Talk
A monthly financial conversation for professional women who earn well and want to manage their money with more intention. Each issue goes beyond surface-level tips with thoughtful insights, practical strategies, and real-world guidance to help you strengthen your money habits, make informed financial decisions, and create meaningful progress without sacrificing the life youā€™ve worked hard to build. Real conversations. Practical strategies. Intentional financial progress.
Are You Financially Prepared for the Most Expensive Quarter of the Year?
Coach D's Perspective
October has a way of making us feel like there is still plenty of year left. Then suddenly we're buying Thanksgiving groceries, ordering holiday gifts, making travel plans, attending events, and wondering how January arrived so quickly.
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The final three months of the year can be some of the most expensive, and it isn't only because of the holidays. Open enrollment decisio...
Why Does Managing Money Still Feel Hard When You Make Good Money?
Coach D's Perspective
There is an expectation that comes with earning a good income: managing money should be easier. You make enough to cover your bills, you're not struggling to put food on the table, and you may even have room for vacations, dinners out, shopping, and some of the things you've worked hard to enjoy. From the outside, it can look like you've reached the point where money shoul...
Before You Fix Your Finances, Understand Them
Coach D's Perspective
There is a difference between wanting your finances to change and understanding what actually needs to change. After coaching more than 300 people, I have seen plenty of people who are ready to save more, pay down debt, create a better budget, or finally feel like they have their finances together. The motivation is usually there. The problem is that many people start sear...