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I help women achieve financial independence (FI), so they can live life on their own terms.

I am you. My journey into personal finance started unexpectedly almost 30 years ago when my mother developed cancer and was eventually left disabled. I hired a financial advisor to help my parents with their finances. He sold them expensive load funds (5.75%) that enriched him while hampering their returns. After a year and a half, I caught on, fired him and began overseeing our family’s finances myself.

As an investor and financial planner, I’ve noticed that while women have made tremendous strides educationally and professionally, this has not always translated into greater financial security and personal freedom.

Why?

Based on my experience, a big part of that is the cultural stories that we’ve inherited regarding our roles and responsibilities to others at the expense of ourselves.  But, only when we take ownership of our stories can we take ownership of our lives and make the most of our resources, including money. As with any resource, money has its own energy.  I can teach you to master it, so it becomes the wind on your back to help you realize your Life’s mission and vision.

Our society equates money with wealth. While there is overlap, in my opinion, they are different. Money is the means to live life on our own terms.  But, wealth is the recognition that a life well-lived means taking care of ourselves and then our family and our community.

Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?
– MARY OLIVER

20s

“How do I make the most of my high earnings and/or high net worth to achieve financial independence?”

30s

“How do I choose me, but still meet my responsibilities to others?”

40s

“Can I afford to work less and live more sooner vs later?” 

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