The Money Secret You Don’t Want to Find
I love a good surprise, especially if it involves plane tickets, a hotel and someone else arranging the babysitter. A mystery credit card or bank account? Not quite the same thrill. Financial confidence doesn’t mean monitoring every dollar your spouse spends, but it does mean knowing what you own, what
In Case I get Hit by a Bus
Nothing says “relaxing vacation in Maine” quite like an unexpected stay in the hospital. What started as a trip for lobster and lighthouses turned into a wake-up call about estate planning, financial organization and one rather important thing I had completely overlooked. Apparently even financial planners need a financial planner
Are You Asking the Wrong Expert? AI Is Smart. That Doesn’t Mean It’s Right.
AI is smart, fast, helpful and occasionally so confidently wrong that I find myself arguing with my computer. But what happens when the answer isn’t exactly wrong, it’s just different depending on who’s asking? Research suggests AI may give women more conservative financial advice, even when the question is the
You Might Already Be a Financial Superstar (Even If It Doesn’t Feel Like It)
Turns out, being good with money is surprisingly boring. Being financially successful usually isn’t glamorous. It looks more like paying attention, asking questions, making thoughtful decisions and occasionally talking yourself out of something you were absolutely convinced you needed 20 minutes ago. Here are 10 signs you may already be
The Bank of Mom & Dad Has Terrible Boundaries (and No Closing Hours)
There’s a funny thing that happens after your kids graduate: tuition may disappear, but somehow your money keeps finding its way back to them. A phone bill here, groceries there, a little help “until they get settled,” and suddenly the Bank of Mom and Dad has extended its business hours
Who’s on Your Financial Cheerleading Bench?
You probably have someone you’d call after a terrible day at work, but who do you call when you realize you have absolutely no idea what’s happening with your 401(k)? For a lot of women, the answer is… no one. Maybe it’s time we build the same kind of support
It’s Okay To Not Know What You Are Doing
There’s no financial literacy test you have to pass before you’re officially allowed to be a successful adult. Yet somewhere along the way, we start believing we should already understand investing, taxes, retirement accounts, and every acronym in our benefits package. Maybe the fearless thing isn’t having all the answers,
Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is
When we talk about investing, the conversation usually begins with markets, returns, and account balances. But the investments that shape our lives most are often much more personal. They reflect what we value, who we want to help, and the kind of life we hope to build. For me, that
The 1% Rule: Why Tiny Moves Can Help Build Real Wealth
We tend to think a good financial plan should map out every turn and protect us from every surprise. But life is more road trip than straight highway. Plans change, priorities shift, and sometimes the smartest move is an unexpected detour. The goal isn’t to create a perfect plan and
What if You’re Not Behind – You Just Need a Plan
You can have the savings, the retirement accounts, the home equity, and even a truly impressive spreadsheet and still wonder, “Am I going to be okay?” Financial anxiety doesn’t always mean you’re behind. Sometimes it simply means no one has helped you connect all the pieces. A clear financial plan
The Best Inheritance: Teaching your Kids about Money and Courage
Long before children understand interest rates, retirement accounts, or why everything at the grocery store suddenly costs more, they’re already learning about money. They notice when it causes stress, when no one wants to talk about it, and when decisions are made with confidence and purpose. The most valuable financial
Caught in the Middle: Navigating the Sandwich Generation
You’re helping your children build their futures while making sure your parents are safe, supported, and cared for. Somewhere between tuition payments, medical appointments, grocery runs, and late-night phone calls, your own needs can quietly slip to the bottom of the list. Welcome to the Sandwich Generation, where love runs
The Invisible Load: Why You’re Not Behind, You’re Just Doing Too Much
When you’re the person remembering the appointments, managing the schedules, anticipating everyone’s needs, and keeping life moving, it’s easy for your own finances to become one more task you’ll handle “someday.” That doesn’t mean you’re irresponsible or bad with money. It may simply mean your brain is already carrying more
Your Money, Your Rules: Why Career Transitions Are Financial Power Moves
A career change can be exciting, terrifying, or, just for fun, both at the same time. Whether you’re leaving a job that no longer fits, stepping into leadership, starting a business, or rebuilding after an unexpected layoff, your career isn’t the only thing changing. Your income, benefits, taxes, savings, and
When “Doing Everything Right” Feels Wrong
You can follow every financial rule, save diligently, and build an impressive net worth, yet still feel like something is missing. That’s because financial success isn’t just about having more. It’s about using what you have to create a life that actually feels like yours. When your money is aligned
The Unexpected Alchemy of Challenges
Resilience isn’t about pretending the hard things didn’t hurt or putting a cheerful little bow on every setback. It’s about paying attention to what those moments are trying to teach you. Sometimes the detour reveals that you need stronger boundaries, a healthier definition of success, or the courage to choose
The Unfiltered Truth About Women and Money
You were told to be nice about money not loud curious or opinionated. This post gently but firmly flips that idea on its head with honesty humor and a little bit of fire. It is about asking better questions trusting yourself more and realizing you were never meant to fit
Money Talks (and we’re finally listening)
Resilience isn’t about having it all together. It’s about showing up, even when things get messy, and choosing to grow anyway. Real growth happens in the quiet moments like the ones where you decide to keep going, keep learning, and keep believing in what’s possible for you.
The Return on Investment of saying NO
I’ve always been a reader, but lately I’ve been gravitating toward books that push me to take ownership of my life, especially when it comes to women and money. One chapter in Rachel Rodgers’ “We Should All Be Millionaires” really made me think: her idea of Million Dollar Boundaries. It
Resilience in Motion: The Radical Act of Consistent Growth
Resilience isn’t about having it all together. It’s about showing up, even when things get messy, and choosing to grow anyway. Real growth happens in the quiet moments like the ones where you decide to keep going, keep learning, and keep believing in what’s possible for you.
Do It Scared: The Real Meaning of Fearless
I’ve learned that being fearless doesn’t mean you aren’t scared. It means your heart is pounding, your voice is shaking, your hands are sweating, and you still show up. When I started my podcast Fearless Females, it was built on that exact idea that courage is created in those moments
The Invisible Load Women Carry: Why You’re Not Behind, You’re Just Doing Too Much
If you’ve ever ended a day feeling completely exhausted and still somehow behind, this is for you. Women today are juggling work, home, family, finances, relationships and responsibilities, all while carrying an invisible mental load that never really turns off. It’s the quiet planning, remembering, anticipating and supporting that fills
How are you REALLY doing?
We ask people how they’re doing all the time, but how often do we really mean it? Lately, I’ve been reminded how powerful it is when someone slows down, looks you in the eye, and asks, “No, how are you really?” Because behind every financial plan, spreadsheet, and goal, there’s
Aligning Your Money with Your Core Values: More Than Just Numbers
Financial planning isn’t just about numbers; it’s about designing a life that feels as good as it looks on paper. Your money should move in harmony with your values, not against them. When your financial plan reflects what truly matters to you, every dollar becomes a vote for the life
Know What You Have: Your Financial Discovery Guide
You might be sitting on a hidden financial jackpot and not even know it. Old accounts, forgotten policies, and stray investments could be quietly collecting dust while your money dreams are waiting for a glow-up. It’s time to play financial detective and uncover the treasure that’s already yours.
Growing Consistently: Your Whole Life Journey
Growth isn’t just about climbing the ladder; it’s about making sure it’s leaning against the right wall. You can’t call it leveling up if your bank account looks great but your spirit’s running on fumes. True growth happens when your money, mindset, and mojo are all moving in the same
The Invisible Architecture of Your Choices
Your life is basically a dance routine you didn’t realize you were choreographing. Every coffee order, calendar decision, and “I’ll just handle it” moment is a step in the routine. The trick is making sure you’re dancing to your music, because it’s a lot more fun when you stop trying
The Unwritten History of Women’s Financial Resilience
For generations, women have built lives, families, and communities on quiet financial strength, often without recognition or visibility. Today, as more women become primary breadwinners and decision-makers, we’re rewriting the narrative of what financial power looks like. This is a story about reclaiming our history, our voices, and our confidence
Unearthing your Financial Power: Beyond the spreadsheet
Women have been quietly holding families businesses and entire economies together for decades and somehow no one handed us the instruction manual. This post pulls back the curtain on the resilience women have always had and the blindspots we inherited along the way with a mix of truth warmth and
You’re Not Done. You’re Just Getting Started.
Who decided growth had an expiration date anyway because last I checked no one hands you a diploma for life and says congratulations you’re officially done dreaming. I’ve watched women in their 50s 60s and 70s start companies go back to school and launch passion projects that would make a
The Confidence Gap: Why Women’s Financial Potential Matters
Apparently 94 percent of women know they’ll be in charge of their finances eventually but only 28 percent feel empowered to do anything about it which feels a little like saying you’re driving the car but you’re not sure where the gas pedal is. Confidence is not about knowing the
The Dad Playbook for Raising Financially Fearless Kids
I have three incredible dads, and each has shaped who I am in wildly different ways—from my dad Ken’s relentless work ethic and “I’ll rest when I’m dead” energy, to Dan’s quiet heroism of always showing up, to Terry’s grounded, behind-the-scenes stability. Why didn't they spend some time teaching me
Sharp, Savvy… and Still Unsure: The confidence gap is costing women millions
Smart, savvy, and still unsure? You’re not the problem. The system was built by guys in gray suits who handed out financial advice like it was a secret handshake. But we’re flipping the script. At Fearless Financial, we know confidence isn’t something you’re born with, it’s built one bold money
“Fearless Girl”
When I received a framed print titled *Fearless Girl* from a thoughtful client, I was moved to tears. They said the name reminded them of my firm—Fearless Financial Advisors—and they were right. But *Fearless* isn’t just a name. It’s a mindset. A mission. And a reminder of the courage it
Mind the Gap (The Pay Gap, That Is)
An empowering guide on closing the gender pay gap with actionable steps: find fields with opportunity, ask confidently for what you deserve, highlight your wins, and seek mentors. A call to action for anyone ready to take control of their worth—and their income.
My Dear Children (and Everyone Who’s Ever Loved One)
An emotional reflection on legacy and love through the lens of estate planning. This piece shares poignant wording from wills and letters left by loved ones—“My dear children…”—reminding us that money is not just numbers; it's how we care, remember, and leave our mark.
What My Moms Taught Me About Money (and What They Didn’t)
A personal memoir honoring lessons learned (and not learned) from two moms. It explores how upbringing shapes our money beliefs—and why re-examining those early lessons can free us to build healthier, more empowering financial habits.
Imagine If Your Budget Gave You High-Fives-Instead of Guilt Trips
Reimagining the budget as a source of encouragement not shame. This post offers a kinder, more supportive approach to budgeting—making it feel like a helpful friend, not an oppressive chore.
Still the Life of the Global Party: The Dollar’s Not Done Yet
Is the U.S. dollar about to lose its crown as the world’s top currency? Despite the headlines, not so fast. In this playful yet insightful breakdown, we unpack what it really takes to be the global reserve currency—and why the dollar still reigns supreme. From economic trust to late-night dependability,
If Your Advisor Doesn’t Do These 6 Things, It’s Time to Break Up
A checklist of what every client deserves—hands-on attention, full-context understanding, empathy, proactive planning, clear communication, and alignment with your values. It empowers you to evaluate your advisor relationship confidently.
There is a Place for You Here
This heartfelt post reassures anyone who’s ever felt out of place in the financial world: you belong here. It captures the warmth and openness of our community, emphasizing that whether you're just getting started or navigating a major transition, Fearless Financial Advisors is your space for clarity, compassion, and customized
She is So Beautiful
What if you could look at your scars—emotional, physical, or otherwise—and say, without hesitation, “I am so beautiful”? In this deeply moving post, we explore the quiet power of resilience, the beauty found in imperfection, and the grace women show even in their most depleted moments. Whether you’re healing from
Why Can’t I Drive a ’69 Camaro?
Just because something sounds cool—like a '69 Camaro with a million horsepower—doesn’t mean it’s the right fit. In this fun and relatable post, we connect dream cars to dream financial products, showing how flashy solutions can sometimes steer you in the wrong direction. Whether it’s a muscle car or a
What the Disney Princesses Taught Me About Finances
Once upon a time, princesses waited for rescue. But these days? They’re wielding swords, charging into battle, and rewriting their own stories—and it’s inspiring more than just fairytales. In this empowering post, we reflect on what modern Disney heroines can teach us about financial independence. Whether you’re facing a major
How I Got My Nickname “Fun Killer”
A candid behind-the-scenes story blending budgeting and real life. We learn how this playful moniker came to be—and how uncovering money dynamics in friendships and family can bring humor, clarity, and growth.
Why Your Best is Good Enough
What do cookie decorating and financial planning have in common? More than you’d think. In this lighthearted post, we follow a would-be cookie artist through a frosting fiasco and discover a valuable truth: perfection isn’t the goal—progress is. Just like those lovingly imperfect Valentine’s cookies, your financial plan doesn’t need
What if I Look Stupid?
We’ve all thought it: What if I look stupid? Whether you're asking a question, branching into a new career, or making a money move—fear of looking foolish can freeze us in our tracks. In this candid and encouraging post, we explore why that fear is normal, how to challenge it,
Swimming with the Sharks in Florida
Ever felt like you're swimming with sharks—in the financial world or literally? In this compelling post, we explore the powerful metaphor of diving into “shark‑infested waters” near Florida’s coast to illustrate a vital lesson: just because something feels risky doesn’t mean you can’t swim safely—with the right preparation. As the
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