By Mikelann Valterra, MA. AFC® One of the best questions to ask yourself when you debate spending a larger sum of money is “what does my future self think of this?” Asking this question lifts and expands your vision and thinking. It takes you from living solely in the moment, week or month, to thinking … Continue reading 8 ways to access the wisdom of your future self for spending decisions
Financial therapy in action By Mikelann Valterra, MA, AFC© “Can I afford to take two weeks in Hawaii?” … “Should I do the facial package?” … “I really want a new couch!” Spending decisions are all around us. “Should I really buy this”? “Can I afford this?” “Should I do this?” I often tell my … Continue reading Should I really buy this? Making satisfying spending decisions
From money fog to tango, this is a fun podcast episode. I guested on Bernie Borges Midlife Fulfilled Podcast, that is for those over 40 who are ready to thrive. We talked about the connection between money and happiness, how to simplify your finances, and yes, tango. Part of working with money is getting clear … Continue reading Podcast: Midlife fulfilled—What is YOUR tango?
In this conversation, Paulette Rigo of the Better Divorce Podcast, and I delve into the intricate relationship between divorce and finances. Does financial anxiety disproportionately affect women? Yes! We talk about the emotional aspects of money management, and the importance of understanding one’s money story. I also talk about the differences in how men and … Continue reading Podcast: The Better Divorce
By Mikelann Valterra, MA, AFC® Would a nicer house and new car make you happy? The answer is likely yes, particularly if your current house is getting too small for your family and your current car isn’t as reliable as it once was. But does money have the power to make you happy? The answer … Continue reading Does money bring happiness?
Listen in on a great conversation I had with Susie Pettit from the Love Your Life Show. We talk about how to overcome our financial anxiety and build money confidence. We talk about our money mindset, and helpful things we can do as parents to teach our kids healthy habits around money and about financial literacy. … Continue reading Podcast: How to talk to your kids about money
By Mikelann Valterra, MA, AFC In my recent article, Taking care of the future you. Who is she? I shared how difficult it is for our brains to imagine ourselves in the future. It is as if that future person is not us. It’s someone else. This makes it hard for us to save money … Continue reading Are you caught in the illusion of the End of History?
By Mikelann Valterra I’ve asked clients over the years to envision themselves in twenty years. What about you? Can you do this? The truth is, we struggle with imaging ourselves in the future. But the ability to envision ourselves in the future has the single greatest impact on our financial behavior and in particular our … Continue reading Taking care of the future you. Who is she?
By Mikelann Valterra I love feeling good about saving and investing for my future as much as the next gal. But in day-to-day life, the greatest money stress happens when people end up with a huge credit card bill they can’t pay off like they generally can. It eventually happens to everyone–that month with car … Continue reading The misunderstood power of short-term savings
Note- I originally published this article years ago when my son was ten years old, and have updated it because my new book, How to Set and Raise Your Fees—a heart-centered guide for coaches, counselors, and consultants, comes out in September 2024. See end to be notified of book release and classes.(This is a picture … Continue reading How to Set Your Fees—the many hours behind the hour
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