Pursuing True North
Ready to level up your finances and start thriving? We're here to help you go from living paycheck to paycheck to living your best life. Gain control of your money and align your future with your dreams. With the perfect balance of faith and finances, you'll find clarity and peace like never before. Let's make your financial success a reality!
Track It and Take Control 📈 💲
Pursuing true North Hello friends! Let’s dive into a topic that’s at the heart of financial freedom—expense tracking! Keeping tabs on where your money goes is the magic key to unlocking financial clarity and making smart choices about your spending. So, WHY should you track your expenses? Financial Clarity: Understand where your money is really going, spot those sneaky unnecessary expenses, and find areas where you can cut back. Budgeting: Create and maintain a budget that reflects your true...
A Fresh Start is Closer Than You Think ✨
Pursuing true North Hi Friends, Do you ever feel like your finances are running you instead of the other way around? You’re not alone—I hear this all the time. The truth is, money isn’t just about numbers on a spreadsheet. It’s about peace of mind, confidence, and freedom for you and your family. Here’s the good news: you don’t need a perfect plan to move forward. You just need to take the next right step. Small, consistent actions add up to big results over time. Here are a few simple wins...
Transform Your Finances & Your Marriage This Fall 🍁
Pursuing true North 🌟 Hello Friends! Whew—it is still extremely hot down here in Tennessee, isn’t it? ☀️ But fall is right around the corner, and I love the way this season invites us to embrace change, reset, and prepare for what’s ahead. 🍂 Today, I want to share something close to my heart—the magic that happens when couples set a financial goal together. A Story to Inspire You I recently worked with a wonderful couple, for privacy's sake, we will call them the Smiths. Their mission? To...
🍽 One Good Thing AI Can Do: Meal Planning Made Easy
Pursuing true North Hey Friends, Let’s be honest… meal planning can feel like a whole job on top of the one you already have. You have to think about your budget, who’s eating what, allergies, picky eaters, and then… actually write the grocery list. 😅 Something I hear from so many of my clients is: “I know meal planning would save me money, but I don’t have the time or brain space to do it every week.” Friend, this is one place where I say: let’s embrace something good AI can do for us. If...
Stop Chasing Someone Else’s Dream: 3 Steps to Define Your Own 🌟
Pursuing true North Hey friend, It’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day: work, dishes, bills, kids, repeat. But what if I told you that one of the most powerful money moves you could make this month is simply… pausing? Yup — pause the scroll, the hustle, the comparing, and the chaos. And take a little time — just you, or you and your spouse — to ask: ✅ What do we really want? ✅ Where do we want to go? ✅ What do we want life to look like in five years? If you’re not sure where you’re...
Don’t Let Back-to-School Wreck Your Wallet 📚 💸
Pursuing true North ✏️📚 Back-to-School Budgeting + 5 Easy Side Hustles for Moms Hey friend, It’s that time again — backpacks, planners, new routines, and buying all the things. In our house, it’s a mix. Some of my kids head off to school buildings — my special needs kiddos especially thrive with that structure — and some are still home with me as we continue homeschooling. So while it’s not quiet exactly, there is a shift. A little more space in the day. A little more mental bandwidth. And...
🌴 6 Sneaky Ways Money Stress Creeps In on Vacation — and How to Avoid the Guilt Hangover
Pursuing true North Hey friend, I just got back from a family vacation to Jamaica — and it was amazing. Two of my teenagers came along, and we went zip-lining, horseback riding in the ocean, swam with dolphins, and even tried snooba diving (which I now know is not my jam… I’m good with being on top of the water, thanks! 😂). But here's what made this vacation different than ones we used to take… It wasn’t stressful.It wasn’t filled with guilt.It was actually fun — all the way through. Years...
From Budget Band-Aids to Real Peace With Money 🥇
Pursuing true North Hello Friends, 🛠 Quick Fix vs Real Change: How to Stop Money Stress for Good Let’s be real — we’ve all tried to “fix” money stress with a fast trick: • Delete the banking app• Start a no-spend week (then binge-spend later)• Tell ourselves “I’ll get it together next month” Sound familiar? Those moves might help you feel better temporarily — but they rarely create lasting peace. Here’s the truth: 👉 Quick fixes = Band-aids 👉 Real change = Confidence + Clarity So what does...
Stop Letting Interest Win 💪
Pursuing true North This newsletter is a warm, inviting space where I connect deeply with you through a friendly and genuine tone. I love sharing personal stories and insights, often drawing from my own life experiences as a veteran and financial coach, to inspire and guide you. I emphasize community and support, encouraging you to reflect on your personal journey while offering practical advice on financial and personal growth. My goal is to create an engaging and supportive environment,...
Serving My Country-and Still Serving Others 🇺🇸☺️
Pursuing true North Hello, dear friends! 🇺🇸 As we approach the 4th of July, I find myself reflecting deeply on what Independence Day means to me. As a veteran, daughter of a veteran, sister of a veteran, and wife of a veteran—yes, you read that right—this holiday holds a special place in my heart.Last year, during this very celebration, I received a surprising complaint about a patriotic post from someone on this mailing list—let's call her Karen. The complaint took me aback for two reasons....
Time for a Quick Money Tune-Up 🔧
Pursuing true North Hello, amazing friends! 🌟 Can you believe we’re already midway through the year? Time is flying by, and that means it’s the perfect opportunity for a Mid-Year Financial Check-In. Just like a good road trip, we need to make sure we’re headed in the right direction and have everything we need for the journey ahead! The halfway point is an ideal time to reflect on the financial goals you set at the beginning of the year. How are they coming along? Have you celebrated some...
Ready to level up your finances and start thriving? We're here to help you go from living paycheck to paycheck to living your best life. Gain control of your money and align your future with your dreams. With the perfect balance of faith and finances, you'll find clarity and peace like never before. Let's make your financial success a reality!