Pursuing True North

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...

Pursuing true North Hey friend, Let’s be honest—impulse buying happens to all of us. Whether it’s a cute sweater that somehow jumped into your cart or the “limited-time offer” that felt way too good to pass up, those little splurges can sneak up fast. And while one purchase doesn’t break the budget, a few too many can leave you wondering, “Where did my money go?” The good news? You can absolutely train yourself to pause, pray, and plan—so your money choices line up with your goals (and your...

Pursuing true North Hey friend, I love money conversations; they can bring life-changing awareness about what to do ... and not do. One topic that comes up is debt consolidation. Debt consolidation companies are everywhere, and if you’ve ever thought, “Maybe that’s my way out,” you’re not alone. But here’s the truth: I can’t stand them. And here’s why you shouldn’t lean on them, either. 3 Reasons Debt Consolidation Companies Don’t Work (and Hurt More Than They Help): 1. They don’t solve the...

Pursuing true North 🌟 Hello Friends, Today marks a day that forever changed our country—and it forever changed the trajectory of my own life. September 11th, 2001. Like so many of you, I remember exactly where I was that morning. The fear, the shock, the uncertainty. For me, it was also deeply personal. My father worked in New York City at the time—just a few buildings away from the Twin Towers. It took nearly 24 hours before we finally heard the news that he was safe. I will never forget the...

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...

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...