Sarah VanHoose
Have you ever started something that you didn’t finish? Or perhaps you’ve screwed up a step or two in a program, and ended up quitting or deciding to save it for later? Maybe you’re used to falling off the wagon or getting off track a time sometimes in life, and you choose to just take […]
Falling off the Wagon: 5 Steps to Get Back on Track Read More »
We’ve all had money lessons learned while growing up that stick with us. Think of the well-known phrase “money doesn’t grow on trees”-what do you think of when you hear that? This is a common answer from an adult to a child when a new toy is requested, a grand vacation destination expressed, or a
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Tomorrow is my last day in my full time 9-5 role. I can hardly believe it. Scratch that – I can totally believe it – but the whole reality of it hasn’t set in yet. I’ll be filling my days with different activities, client meetings, and having flexibility that I’ve never dreamed of experiencing. I’ve
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Not everyone that I have an initial coaching call or consultation with is ready to go ‘all in’ when it comes to changing their money story. Most people aren’t thinking about getting intentional with their budget and eventually, becoming mortgage free. Some are not yet uncomfortable enough to do something different. Maybe they’re still wishing
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Financial savviness can happen to anyone. I have not always been knowledgeable about money management and proper use of investments, tools, and more. In fact, I’m not even sure I could be considered street smart. Case in point. Our engagement day. James proposed while we were in NYC on New Year’s Day in the middle
Net Worth Simplified: By Way of NYC Read More »
Do you view your relationship with money as complicated? I remember those days when updating your social media relationship status was an ‘event’ in itself! See, I met my husband on MySpace. Well, kind of. We knew each other a bit from high school. I had moved to the Portland Metro, found myself single and
Your Relationship with Money; Complicated? Read More »
A little less conversation, a lot more action. Did Elvis say that? Sing that? I should probably fact check that – but I’m not going to. You know what I’m talking about. What if instead we need a little MORE conversation to spark the action? I’m on a mission to help people be more intentional
Money Talks: Conversations About Money Read More »
Okay, the concept isn’t difficult, right – we save money for larger ticket items. The explanation and how to create a savings fund is soon to follow, hang tight. First a story. Blue Light Layaway: Savings Fund Did your Mom ever shop at K-Mart when you were growing up? I don’t think K-Marts even exist
Creating a Savings Fund: Explained By Way of Blue Light Layaway Read More »
A big goal for this single mom is getting out of debt and model financial independence for her kids.
Single Mom Superpowers: Eliminating Debt for Good Read More »
By accident. That’s the short version. My husband and I didn’t even know the term house hacking until quite recently. Let me tell you our story. Use your best narrator voice here for the first bit. The year was 2013. The kids were little; the oldest was 3 and the youngest was 3 months. The
House Hacking: How we have saved thousands! Read More »