Managing Money

In my recent article,“Four Questions Answered About Encore Careers,” I discussed how encore careers are less about starting over and more about building forward into work that feels purposeful and aligned with who you are today…

Here’s something nobody really prepares you for. You work for 30 or 40 years, and every two weeks, money shows up in your account. You know exactly what’s coming. You plan your life around it. Then one day you retire, and that rhythm just… stops. You’re sitting there looking at a number…

A woman once told me something I’ve thought about many times since. She said, “I don’t feel poor… but I don’t always feel free either.” Her home was paid off. She had savings. She had done everything right. And yet, when unexpected expenses came up – a repair, a larger bill, or even something she simply wanted to do – she hesitated…

I am a fan of national theme months, of which we have many in this country, so of course I love Financial Literacy Month in April every year. But I’m also realistic enough to know that most of the themes are best practiced all year long, whether they are health related, money related, or otherwise…

You may remember watching your children or nieces/nephews spend “their” money differently than “your” money? Suddenly, what they asked you to buy, was not what they were willing to spend their own money on, remember that? That always made me chuckle. And now I am seeing the same scenario in our grandchildren…

Have you ever found yourself lying awake at night, running through numbers in your head, wondering if you’re doing this “right”? Maybe it’s a bill you’ve been putting off opening. A decision you’re not sure how to make. Or a quiet worry you haven’t shared with anyone. For many women, money isn’t just stressful, it’s deeply…

If you’ve been thinking, “What’s next for me?”, you’re not alone. More and more people are exploring encore careers: meaningful work pursued in the second half of life that blends purpose, flexibility, and often a new sense of identity. If you’re curious but unsure…

At a recent gathering, a client of mine found herself in a familiar social moment. Someone leaned in, smiled, and asked the question many women quietly dread in retirement: “So… what do you do?” She paused. Not because she lacked an answer – but because none of the old…

With the 24/7 news cycle, it’s hard to avoid breaking news headlines and checking your account balance. The truth is, I hear versions of this all the time: “I made the mistake of checking my account after listening to the news…

A woman once said to me, “I’ve spent my whole life being careful with money… and now I don’t know how to stop.” She wasn’t struggling financially. In fact, she had done everything “right” saved consistently, avoided unnecessary debt, and built a stable retirement. But when it came time to use her money, she hesitated. After decades of saving…