Our life and our money are intertwined. If you looked and found my finances to be chaotic, you could correctly assume that my life is chaotic as well. Under this category, we talk about being intentional with money so we will have money for our calling.
On this week’s episode of The Impact Hour, Moneywise with Susan Willson. Click here to listen. Meet Susan Willson of MoneyWise Advisors. She is passionate about helping you to thrive rather than just survive. She has lots of great tips and strategies to help you have more money. You can have the things you value, … Read more
Do you have a dream to make a big difference, but you’re not sure how you can get paid to do it? I’m a firm believer that where there’s a will, there’s a way. And, when we get clear on the distinct difference we want to make, it opens up lots and lots of options … Read more
If you listen for them, you will hear people express their worldviews. These worldviews are a representation of how the person understands how life works. They determine what a person expects and shapes their choices and behaviors. Worldviews can hinder us in a major way or they can truly propel us forward. Here are a … Read more
As we approach the gift giving season, you may be looking for some good ideas for gifts. I usually re-post a list I created for Steam Engine Financial Coaching years ago. If you want to see the full list of Inexpensive Gifts, you can click here. This year, though, I thought I would focus instead … Read more
Some people get kind of weird around money. They think it’s dirty or wrong. Some people believe you can only get it by taking it away from other people. Here is a refreshing take on what money represents. I’ve been rereading Rabbi Daniel Lapin’s book, “Thou Shalt Prosper.” He clearly maintains that money simply represents … Read more
That used to be me – always wanting, never satisfied. Whenever I bought a new thing, I was thinking about the next thing I wanted. I bought a car. It felt great for a while, then I was thinking about what I want for my next car. I bought a house, then I was thinking … Read more
SignifiCats are proactive with their money. That statement is true enough. But the real reason I’m talking about Medicare and nursing homes today is that my dad has just bumped up against this stark reality and it breaks my heart: Medicare does not pay for nursing home care. My step mom has ben having a … Read more
We have certain views and ideas about business, charity and our calling. We seem to accept certain beliefs about these two types of organizations, especially when it comes to our calling. Business These days business receives of a lot of scorn. We deride business as being greedy and selfish. We call business owners, “fat cats,” … Read more
Having money provides more options for living are calling. Of course, having a higher-paying job helps a lot. Following are some other tips for having more money and, therefore, more options and living your calling. Use some good, old-fashioned money management techniques 1. Use a zero-based written monthly spending plan. 2. Use cash envelopes for … Read more
Kudos to CVS Pharmacy for their commitment to stop selling tobacco products. It’s refreshing to hear about a business that has enough integrity to make its actions match its values. Naturally, CVS will see a reduction in revenues. This decision therefore shows a real commitment to promoting health. It’s tempting to ignore things that don’t … Read more