From dental bills to vacationing in Mexico- one woman does it all June is a great time to adjust your annual spending plan, whether by yourself or with a money coach. (Talking through your thinking with someone can be very helpful!) It’s about getting ready to enjoy your summer. So what are your summer plans? … Continue reading How to enjoy summer more with an annual plan
Want some joyful inspiration for your money life? Here is an amazing podcast interview I did on how to live your financial life in alignment with your core values- so you can spend on what truly gives you JOY, while also protecting your future. This interview also looks at how to unhook your self-worth … Continue reading Audio: How to feel abundant (and spend on what gives you joy)
Here are two powerful questions that I ask all my clients when we put together their annual spending plans for the year: What would you like more of in your life this year? What would you like less of in your life this year? Simple sounding? Perhaps. But when I ask myself those questions, I … Continue reading 2 Powerful New Year’s Questions to Ask Yourself
In this post I shared six tips to have a saner, less stressful holiday around gift buying. Here’s the video. Remember, no one wants you to go into debt to give them the perfect gift! Mikelann is a money coach with over 20 years’ experience, helping women escape the money fog, feel more in control of … Continue reading 6 tips for sane holiday gifting (video)
If you want to avoid that January spending hangover and December stress, find 15 minutes, a pad of paper and a cup of tea. Remember, a plan lets you know when you’ve completed your shopping. It tells you when to stop — if you don’t have a finish line, you are going to keep shopping … Continue reading How to create a holiday spending plan
Fall- my favorite time of year. Curious where I’ve been? Here’s my update, with thoughts you may find useful on creating rental income and financing your child’s college. Speaking of college- here is a picture of me and my son Zander at the big high school graduation party. Hallelujah! What’s Mikelann the money coach been … Continue reading Creating rental income and funding college
Siren Call: definition- The enticing appeal of something alluring but potentially dangerous; — “Unable to resist the siren call of the cards, she withdrew her savings and headed for Las Vegas.” She succumbed to the siren call of new carpeting… and left the broken front porch … broken. Ultimately, one of the most profound … Continue reading How to discern your real needs and heal deprivation
I am thinking a lot about foundations- literally. I am in the process of building a second home that I will rent out. (I’ll write future posts on alternative ways to think about retirement, income streams and going “work optional”. Once you are in command of your money, there are many ways to do it.) … Continue reading Foundations arise from (money) mud
I wanted to share some additional thoughts to my previous post on my work with couples and money. While happily married couples are generally compatible, they have some dynamic differences between them as well. This often comes out in their money relationship and can be quite wonderful to explore. The key is to be able … Continue reading Couples and money- so you did not marry your clone
I have worked with couples on their relationship to money for over twenty years. It’s transformative work for them. Money coaching for couples works best when a couple is generally happily married, but may not feel completely on the same page about money—and would like to. And usually, one or both people feel like they … Continue reading Couple’s money coaching with Mikelann – becoming the dream team you knew you could be
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