A money coach does not give investment advice, but I thought it would be helpful to compile a list of articles that explain why you should contribute at least up to the maximum match into your 401(k) plan. Free Money: A surprising number of employees are missing out on a simple way to get “free money.”

Did your business do better than expected this year? If so, congratulations! While I don’t encourage frivolous spending to save on taxes (after all, your tax deduction is never more than the actual expense!), there are some ways for you to save money on taxes with smart business holiday spending at the end of the

David and Mary* are another couple we worked with where one person wanted to work with a money coach and the other was hesitant, at first. Fortunately, Mary came around to the idea of working with a money coach, and now the two of them have achieved a lot as a couple! Here’s their story:

I remember the wonderful days of shopping with my young daughter before she realized that buying things from the store was an option. Once she figured out we could buy things and take them home, I was often asked “Can we buy this?” while on errands. Between navigating those situations with my daughter, chatting with

So, is hiring your child a good idea if you own a business? I think so! As a money coach, I’m always looking for creative ways to save money for my clients, and hiring your child is a great way to accomplish this objective. First things first though… ensure you hire them the right way.

Many small business owners probably ask themselves at one point or another, “Should I go into debt for my business?” As a new business owner, one of the first decisions you might make is whether to go into debt for the things you might “need” for your business. Depending on the type of business you

By Daniel Rodriguez | Dr. Budgets Spring Cleaning can mean more than buckets, mops, and brooms! There are many reasons why this time of year is great for cleaning up your finances: We’re three months into the year, so you are starting to get an idea of how the year is shaping up, including earnings,

By Jeannie Rodriguez | Dr. Budgets Recently, I watched the entire series of “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo” on Netflix (along with seemingly everyone else in the world) and I was inspired! One by one I watched as Marie Kondo helped people to transform their homes and, eventually, their relationship with stuff. I tackled organizing

By Kai Dickens | Dr. Budgets You might have noticed that we recently added an amazing service called “life coaching” at Dr. Budgets. So, the big question is… what is this mysterious service?! Today, I’m going to try to help demystify what it is and how it goes hand in hand with money coaching. The