Is your relationship with money working for you?

We weren’t born with a positive relationship with money. So, why do we talk badly to ourselves when we think we're not where we "should" be?

The money stories we tell often leave us feeling more anxious. If this sounds like you, you can learn how to show yourself compassion while working towards the change you deserve.

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Let’s do something different with our money, especially if what we’re doing isn’t working.

About Me

I've always been interested in how we feel about money, both in positive and negative ways. I'm a personal finance expert specializing in connecting empathy and understanding to key financial decisions: such as saving for retirement, getting out of debt, and optimizing your Social Security benefits. Sharing practical ideas on how you can make the best money decisions for yourself is my passion. Together, we can create lasting positive money stories that align with your financial goals.

My husband Martin and I live in Washington, DC.

What's A Money Story?

Money stories reflect how we feel, think, and behave around money.

These stories are based on our earliest childhood memories and real-life experiences with money — and are often subconscious and incomplete.

Identifying your money story is the key to unlocking better financial decision-making.

What Can I Do For You?

Speak

I love to share what I know with organizations and companies that want to help their clients, members and employees improve their financial decision making.

Consult

If you, your family, or the people you work with are struggling to change their negative relationships with money, and you just aren’t sure how to help, let’s chat! We can explore workshops or small group/individual conversations.

If you have a podcast or are looking for people to interview on relationships with money, money beliefs and personal finance, I would love to talk with you! I recently won a Gold National Mature Media Award for my series on Social Security decisions with AARP.

Professional Experience

With nearly 25 years of experience in personal finance communications, media, and advocacy, I bring extensive expertise in life transitions, including aging, job change and caring for older loved ones. I hold an MBA with a focus on financial psychology, and I am a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)®.

Videos

Media is key to sharing ways to improve our money habits and beliefs. I've had the opportunity to share my expertise with both national and state-based media.

Check out more of my videos and interviews

Help me with my Social Security decisions! (Full series: 9 videos, less than 25 minutes)

In this award winning series, I answer many of the commonly asked questions about Social Security benefits., "Help me with my Social Security decisions!".

Money Management Tips To Deal With Inflation, Rising Prices

I share tips on how to cope with inflation as a guest on KCAL News, Los Angeles, CA.

22% of Americans don't have any retirement savings: AARP survey | Morning in America

It’s never too late to save for retirement. Watch this clip to discover actionable steps to help change your money beliefs to help you save for your future.

Let’s Chat!

If you're interested in understanding more about how money stories impact financial decision making, please contact me!

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