Healthy Love and Money Blog

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What if There Were a Gold Medal for Achieving Healthy Love and Money? Aug 13, 2024

I just returned from Paris where I got to watch the Olympics. What an absolutely amazing experience to see this event in person!

 

Ever since I was a child, I have loved watching the Olympics. It is...

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How To Stop Fighting About Money Jul 11, 2024

Just starting to think about money fights is enough to activate our nervous system and sound the alarm bells or shut down signals. So let’s take a deep breath together. 

 

I want to be honest with y...

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Lessons on Financial Planning from the Movie Inside Out 2 Jul 05, 2024

“Dad! Dad! Dad! DAD!!!! I want to see Inside Out 2!” This is what I heard for days from my six- and eight-year-old boys. I loved the first Inside Out movie and was excited to see the second one. So we...

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When To Hire A Financial Planner and Transform Your Financial Life Jun 25, 2024

Understanding when to hire a financial planner is a key step in creating the financial life you desire. 

There are many resources out there to educate yourself about money and how to manage your fina...

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Exploring Defensiveness and How It Becomes a Vicious Cycle Jun 21, 2024

Defensiveness is a psychological defense mechanism often used in response to criticism, judgment, and being shamed. Psychological defensiveness is often used by couples during conflict and can lead to...

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How Financial Planning Can Prevent Financial Infidelity Jun 13, 2024

Financial infidelity is a topic that has been getting more and more press in recent years. On the whole, that is a good thing for us. 

 

I have seen firsthand and in the lives of my clients the adve...

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How Do Couples Split Finances? Jun 07, 2024

 How many different ways can there be for couples to split their finances? 

 

What is your answer?

 

When I was young and newly married, mine was simple: one. I hadn’t given it a whole lot of thou...

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What to Do When Financial Planning Evokes Deep Insecurity May 31, 2024

“Wow! That wake boat is amazing!” That’s the first thought that passed through my mind as we fueled up our rented pontoon boat over Memorial Day weekend. Loving life on the lake brings both joy and sh...

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