Money Talk

I want you to know I am here for you.  My goal is to help you remain consistent and empower and support you to be intentional with your finances even during this season. Now, more than ever is the opportunity for you to show up for yourself. Maybe you still have income coming in.Maybe you experienced […]

The question my community is always asking is “How can I stop overspending? I have good intentions but often lose sight.” Society says stop buying the latte. Social media is telling you to go for a month with no spend days. Well, I don’t think either is the answer because neither addresses your mindset or […]

Maybe you’ve taken on some extra hours at work or you started working a second job because your goal this year is to save money to travel or pay down your debt. But the reality is you have no idea where the extra money is going. You still don’t have the travel fund. You haven’t […]

Receive Your Biggest Refund Yet. Have you seen this headline in your inbox?Whether you love or hate this time of year I want to encourage you to set a clear intention for your tax refund. Taking the time to create a plan for your refund can help you make sure your refund doesn’t just disappear. […]

One of the things my clients worry about before working with me is what they’ll have to let go of to gain clarity and confidence with their money. They wonder if they’ll have to say no traveling, if they’ll be able to have a latte or if they’ll still be able to go to brunch […]

This week increase your retirement contribution by 1%. It may not seem like much but this small action is the difference of thousands of dollars in 10, 20, or even 30 years. One of the things my clients worry about the most is whether they’ll have enough for retirement. It is something I’ve worried about […]

A simple habit I’ve adopted is checking my paystub at the beginning of the year. Why? Well, simply put numbers fluctuate. Whether it’s new tax laws, a raise (woot! woot!), or a change in your contributions to retirement or healthcare these are just a few of the reasons why your paycheck may fluctuate at the […]

Hopefully, you have recovered from the holidays, which is why I want to help you start preparing for the 2020 holiday season. You may be thinking Keina isn’t this a little early? We’ve got the entire year! Well, it is early but this is what financial preparation is all about. Giving yourself plenty of time […]

Ugh! Why am I still in credit card debt? You’ve been carrying this credit card debt all year. In fact, your debt hasn’t moved since last year. If anything, it’s increased! You’ve been throwing money at it but you just can’t seem to get that number to budge. Let’s get real. First, I want to […]

One of my favorite ways to save money is to negotiate my recurring bills. That means that, at least once a year, you’ll find me calling my cell phone carrier, my car insurance company and my cable provider to see where I’m missing out on opportunities to save. This week, I want you to do […]