Posts by Nicole Cooley
The #1 Thing You Can Do For Your Financial Health
Budgeting, cutting expenses, trying to earn more, student loans, 401k contributions… managing your money has a lot of different pieces requiring your attention. And at the end of the day I know you just want to feel GOOD about it all, that you are doing the RIGHT things and that you are headed in the…
Read MoreAfford To Be A Stay-at-Home Mom In 6 Easy Steps
The decision to go back to work or stay at home can be a hard one. It also can feel like a polarizing topic to discuss with friends and family, with most taking a hard stance with whatever side they most agree with. But, that’s stupid. Every family has a unique set of circumstances, experience,…
Read MoreWhat The Heck Is A Money Coach?
It can be confusing to understand what Money Coaches do compared to Financial Advisors and what is best for your unique needs. I hope this quick article helps clear up the differences and inspire you to start putting together your team of money professionals. What is a Money Coach? What all Money Coaches have in…
Read More5 Steps To Setting Intentional Goals (And Why Your Success Depends On It)
January did not get off to a rolling start in my world. After a whirlwind flurry of holidays, family and travel I woke up on January 1st exhausted from the holiday season. Then we all proceeded to get sick and pass the stomach flu around for a solid week or so. Oh, and our furnace…
Read MoreKids And Christmas: How Much Is TOO much?
Christmas is a pickle for kids, yo. I can reign in expectations for adults. Point out we clearly don’t need more presents. Shift to giving more of my time and energy instead of stuff. That’s all great. But for my two year old? It feels much more complex. I want him to have a Christmas…
Read MoreHow To Prioritize Luxury In Your Budget
The word luxury is rich, cozy, and chic all wrapped up into one word. It invokes warm fuzzy feelings of spa days, fluffy robes and gobs of money. While I might not find myself at the spa on a regular basis (someday!) I can still find ways to incorporate little luxuries into my life by…
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