How To Get A Handle On Your Money (Part 2)

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How To Get A Handle On Your Money (Part 2)

Welcome back to How To Get A Handle On Your Money - Part 2! If you missed Part 1 last week (you can find it here), I asked Victoria Sechrist, a personal finance coach based in New England, to lend us her financial expertise and give us her best tips. In Part 2, she talks about common money mistakes, setting money goals, and more! 

If you read Part 1 of this series, hopefully you’ve collected all of your financial data and have started tracking your spending. You’re one step closer to living in financial truth! Which means you don’t have any illusions about your financial situation; you know exactly where you stand. 

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How To Get A Handle On Your Finances (Because No, It's Not Too Late!)

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How To Get A Handle On Your Finances (Because No, It's Not Too Late!)

Many women I know, particularly in their 50s and 60s, have expressed to me that they don’t feel totally secure in their finances. Oftentimes our situations change as we age—maybe we lose a job, source of income, or partner. If that’s been the case for you, or you’ve never felt totally in control of your money, there is no time like the present to take back the reins.

A lot of people think that once they hit a certain age, it’s too late—but it’s never too late! To give us some financial advice and insight, I asked Victoria Sechrist, a personal finance coach based in New England, to lend us her expertise.

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My Top Money Tips For Women Over 50

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My Top Money Tips For Women Over 50

For as long as we’ve all been alive, money has been considered a taboo subject, especially for women. But in recent years, overdue conversations about financial well-being are finally being had, and female financial experts are stepping up to the plate to make sure we’re informed and educated about money.

For women over 50, finances are especially important, as we’re faced with decisions about retirement, long-term care, and more. In this week’s blog post, I’m dishing out some of my top tips for becoming a financially fit woman, with help from Shannon McLay, founder of The Financial Gym.

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