Reactions are often instinctive. You don’t think about them and sometimes don’t even realize you have them. That’s why they are powerful when creating habits!
Part 2 of our series on atomic habits for finances discusses why it’s easier to “slip” on creating new habits when there isn’t anything to stop bad behavior.
What better way to kick off the new year than with new habits?! This month we’re taking a deep dive into the book Atomic Habits by James Clear and applying the principles to our finances. Part 1 of this series examines the fundamentals of building habits and why most people fail miserably.
As we knock on the door on another new year, it’s CRAZY to think about what happened in the last 12 months!! Bob and I each experienced our own set of successes, challenges and journeys. And now, we’re gearing up to take ownership of 2023.
According to financial coach Suzanne Scullion, there’s two things Europeans talk openly about…money and sex. But in America, these topics are considered off-limits to most couples, especially in a public setting.
What started as a lucrative and trendy career in adult entertainment turned into Jamie Konzelman questioning her motivations in life. Forced to acknowledge her boundaries, she spent the next several years learning how money can bring incredible opportunities and internal dismay.
This week, we discuss why protecting our finances, family and future is an essential part of being a responsible adult. But more than that, why we’re more willing to spend money for protection as we get older.
It can be easier to get distracted from what’s important in life and be swept away by the present desires, wants and attractions. But when it comes down to it, you are in control of your decisions if you know how it affects your future. This week, we visit with Jason Medows, rancher and podcast host of Ag State of Mind, to learn his personal perspectives around money and how having core values can make financial management SO much easier.
There IS a way to make the holiday season a little less cash crippling and stress inducing. And it starts with proper planning and expectation around who to buy for, and how much to spend. In this episode, we talk about our Christmas traditions, gift buying protocols and how to make the budget behave while still being generous and thoughtful.
Following the conversation about kids and credit cards, we’re wrapping up this series of parenting podcasts with a reflection on what we need to teach our kids about money and WHEN. The answer, is more than we think and sooner than we expect.