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I find it sad that Michael Jackson, the king of pop, died this week and most of the news surrounding his death is about his financial life…how much his estate dropped in value, speculation of his net worth, how much debt he had accumulated and who will get what. It’s tragic that this remarkably talented…

Money issues can be the source of a great deal of stress and conflict in marriages. These conflicts can also be a wonderful opportunity to grow together and deepen the intimacy in our relationships. Without question, I have found in the work that I do with couples, that those who develop a level of financial…

Do everything with a mind that lets go. Do not expect any praise or reward. If you let go a little, you will have a little peace. If you let go a lot, you will have a lot of peace. If you let go completely, you will know complete peace and freedom. Your struggles with…

In helping people identify and understand their money patterns and behaviors, I work with Money Types, or “archetypes.” Money Types are not just another “label” meant to define you, but are a powerful way of helping people to gain awareness about their relationship to money. They are not “who you are” at all. However, they…

Today’s Money Coaching Blog is for Marilyn who wrote in response my blog, Hold Onto Your Dreams. Here’s Marilyn’s comment: “I work at this job that is very stressful and my dream is opening up a bakery in my town when I bake it seems to relax me. I’m not giving up, I’m praying about…

Everyone feels vulnerable when it comes to money. It’s a core survival issue that can easily become triggered causing us to feel fearful, anxious, sad or angry. It’s also an area of our lives that at times can feel out-of-control, or deeply impacted by the actions of others. That we are so easily triggered around…

Here’s a wonderful blessing written by Patricia Pendergrass. Have a wonderful day! May God richly bless you May his face shine upon you May he show you your worth Not as is seen by man But as is seen through his grace-filled eyes May you always see others as God sees them May his love…

(Note: Today’s blog is dedicated to my goddaughter, Alexandra McGrath, who graduated.from UCSB yesterday. I love you, Alex!) Congratulations to the Class of 2009 college graduates! This is an extraordinary time that is rich with newly acquired wisdom and knowledge out of which you can now truly begin to invent your own life. You have…

Sometimes, when we are experiencing financial difficulties we can begin to feel that our own gifts, which have little to do with money, have also become devalued. At times like this it is not uncommon to see people abandon their gifts or life’s passion as being too “frivolous” or unimportant. In a world that revolves…

I am a big believer in the power of prayer and with all that is happening in the world around us, I invite you to join me in praying for economic recovery. The world desperately needs all of our prayers, now more than ever. I trust and believe that with the constant, incessant roar of…

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