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For The Love Of Money – 5 Steps To A Stronger Relationship With Money

Why Cultivating A Positive Relationship With Money Is The Highest Form Of Self-Care

If money were your lover, how would you describe your relationship?  M. I. A., non-committal, or head over heels in love?  When I lead a “Let’s Talk Money for Women Only™” workshop, I open with this question.  The knee-jerk reaction for many attendees is a nervous giggle.  Relationship with money?  It’s an in-animate object, what are you talking about?

Results Leave Clues

If there is a gap between where you want your finances to be today and where they are, your relationship with money needs work.  Ask yourself these questions:

  1. Does your debt balance make you nervous, or cause you to lose sleep?
  2. Have you asked for a raise, or if self-employed, raised your rates?
  3. Do you spend money on others before buying what you want and/or need?
  4. Can you have a money conversation without stress?
  5. Have you had a relationship break down because of money disagreements?

If you answered “yes” to questions 1, 3, or 5, and “no” to questions 2 or 4 you will benefit by developing a better relationship with money.

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After the Equifax Data Breach – What You Need To Know To Protect Yourself

Are you concerned about the Equifax security breach?  Based on the questions I’ve received, many folks are worried their personal information was compromised.  Here are some action steps you can take to protect yourself.  I hope you find them useful.
Here’s how to find out if you might be part of the breach
1)      Equifax is offering a website equifaxsecurity2017.com where you can check to see if your data was compromised. Currently, the site does not give you a definite “yes”, but seems to let you know if your data was not breached.
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