March 10, 2021
7 pitfalls to avoid when paying down debt
One of the biggest financial hurdles that people face is paying off debt. In theory it seems simple enough but making it happen is another story. It’s one thing to…
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September 9, 2020
3 false money beliefs you need to change now
Background photo created by ijeab - www.freepik.comToday, I’ll cover 3 false beliefs about money and finances that you must break away from in order to achieve mastery over your money.…
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February 10, 2020
What is a money coach? {and the top 7 reasons you need one}
Background photo created by pressfoto - www.freepik.comYou’re probably familiar with the concept of advice provided by financial planners/advisers. However, a money coach is not the same thing and many people…
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January 27, 2020
Managing money – what we can learn from the Amish
Background vector created by rawpixel.com - www.freepik.comWho are the Amish and what do they know about managing money? The Amish are conservative Christians who migrated to North America in the…
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August 21, 2019
5 reasons to stop saying, “I can’t afford it”
Background photo created by rawpixel.com - www.freepik.comCan you think of a time when you thought or said, “I can’t afford it”? I heard my parents say it many times during…
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June 10, 2019
Why spending plans are better than budgets
Do you cringe when you hear the word “budget”? For many people a budget means restrictions, scarcity and a spoiler to having fun. Our brain reacts to the word “budget”…
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Hi! I'm Marlene and this is where I share inspiration, tips and my musings on all things money and spending plans.