Tag Archives: Financial health

Financial Wellness, Mindset

Have You Swallowed a Poison Pill in Your Relationships?

Posted on by Marie Burns
Black Woman looking out window
28
Nov

Have you ever been so angry or upset with someone and then realized that they either had no idea what upset you OR they acted like they either didn’t care or didn’t notice that you were upset? Holding onto that extreme negativity and resentment and feeling like your blood is just boiling triggers cortisol, the…

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Financial Planning, Financially Organized

What Does Your Financial Health Depend on?

Posted on by Marie Burns
Financial Health
10
May

When articles or discussions center around the question, “do you know your number?”, it is usually referring to your retirement nest egg value. Specifically, how much do you need to have stashed away before you can retire and not have to worry about running out of money? I feel like a politician when I answer,…

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Estate Planning, Financial Wellness

Four Things I Learned About the Word “Widow”

Posted on by Marie Burns
the word widow
05
Mar

I wish we had a different word to use here in the United States for our “status” after we lose a spouse other than the word “Widow.” It’s the only box you can check on forms you need to fill out afterwards at the bank, doctor’s office, dentist, etc. What I have learned in the…

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Financial Advocate, Financial Planning, Financial Wellness, Financially Organized

How to Guarantee Your Best First Impression

Posted on by Marie Burns
woman shaking hands
24
Jan

When I first started public speaking, part of my training was the constant reminder that you only have 30 seconds to make a positive impression and grab the audience’s attention. That training was about 30 years ago and the timeframe to make a first impression has gotten significantly shorter. I recently read that an interviewer…

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Financial Advocate, Financial Planning, Financial Wellness

What Does Breathing Have to Do with Money?

Posted on by Marie Burns
money and breathing
07
Jan

“Take a deep breath!” That was probably a common phrase that was used when we were younger if we were upset about something. Or we might have been told to “calm down, count to 10” or “walk it off”. Who knew this age-old advice that we all probably heard from our parents, grandparents, or teachers…

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Estate Planning, Financial Advocate

Getting Your Ducks in a Row

Posted on by Marie Burns
Get Your Financial House in Order
07
Jan

Make this the Year You Get Your Financial House in Order I love New Year’s Resolution time of year not because of the goal setting, but because it gets us thinking about the results we are seeking. Once you know what outcome you want, your best success comes in focusing on the small action steps…

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Estate Planning, Financial Advocate

Less Worry, More Life

Posted on by Marie Burns
Mind Money Motion Logo
19
Aug

What is the one thing everyone wants in life? No matter where you live, what your situation is, or exactly how you describe your answer, we all have the same goal…happiness. Your definition of happiness is where we will each differ. Some definitions are related to financial independence, love relationships, accomplishments, personal passions or hobbies,…

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