Financial Freedom

A few years ago, I had lunch with a friend who had recently decided to retire. He wasn't rich, not even close. He lived in a modest home, drove a practical car, and had never cared much about...

When people talk about financial freedom, they usually think of a number. A certain amount in savings, a six-figure salary, a retirement account balance. But after years of working with coaching...

Financial freedom is a number. But it is also more than a number. Yes, you can calculate your magic financial freedom number. You can work out how much you need to save and invest, and you can...

What if you’re not chasing financial freedom because part of you is afraid of it? Let me explain. Recently, one of my most creative clients confessed something fascinating. His wife believed that a...

Are you ready to stop living paycheck to paycheck and start building real financial freedom and peace? You don’t need to earn six figures or give up your daily joys. Learn how simple, doable...

One of the most important questions you can ask yourself at the start of a new year is this: Are you working for money, or is your money working for you? If you’ve never really stopped to think...

I picked up The Wealth Ladder by Nick Maggiulli, expecting another book about cutting lattes and maxing out IRAs. What I found instead was a big picture map, based on real data, showing what it...

If you’ve been dreaming about financial freedom but can’t seem to make real progress, you’re not alone. Many of the clients I’ve coached over the years have come to me feeling stuck, overwhelmed,...

If you’ve been dreaming of financial freedom—or maybe even retiring early—you’re not alone. The FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement has inspired millions of people to rethink how...

Looking for a FIRE strategy that gives you freedom and joy—now, not someday? After 29+ years of coaching people to design lives they love, I’ve uncovered the most balanced, life-enhancing version of...

If you're searching for a realistic, empowering way to achieve financial freedom—without giving up your lifestyle—then the Coast FIRE strategy might be the answer. You don’t have to wait until 65 to...

When couples over the age of 50 separate or divorce, it's commonly called a "grey divorce." This trend is increasing rapidly, and it comes with unique financial challenges, especially for women....