Why the holiday season is the worst time to overhaul your money habits—and how a simple awareness practice can protect your finances and your relationship heading into the new year.

Decluttering isn’t about a perfect home. It’s a simple way to create more room to breathe, lower your stress, and support yourself during a full season. This week, Nicole shares a thoughtful look at how clearing space helps us survive well.

Gratitude doesn’t solve all problems, but it can interrupt your stress loop and help you notice what’s already enough. Here’s how this simple practice can soften money pressure this Thanksgiving.

Stress has a sneaky way of looping back into our lives before we even notice it. One comment, one bill, and suddenly we’re back in old reactions like avoidance, control, or shutdown. When you pause long enough to notice your body’s signals and thoughts in real time, you begin to interrupt the loop and reclaim your calm.

Money stress can feel invisible, but giving it a name makes it something you can actually tackle. Your “money nemesis” could be anything from a credit card balance that won’t shrink to a partner who shuts down around savings. When you see it clearly, you can take small, intentional steps to loosen its grip and finally feel some breathing room.

Money talks often get messy, but it’s usually about how we show up, not the dollars. Gottman’s framework helps you spot patterns like defensiveness mid-conversation, so you can respond with compassion instead of frustration. When you interrupt these patterns, money talks become teamwork and building your future together actually feels possible.

Living paycheck to paycheck can feel impossible to escape, but margin is what gives you power and peace. It’s not about income, it’s about awareness, choices, and small, intentional steps that create space to breathe. Even ten or twenty dollars set aside can shift your mindset and open new possibilities. Margin isn’t optional. It’s foundational.

Connection grows in the little moments. Morning coffee, a shared podcast, or weekend biscotti can anchor a relationship through life’s challenges. These small rituals build understanding, teamwork, and alignment, even in tricky conversations about money. Start small, be intentional, and watch your connection deepen.

We’ve all heard the phrase “live within your means,” but what does that really look like when life gets unpredictable? In this blog, Dee explores the difference between living within and under your means, and how that simple shift can open the door to true financial peace and freedom. Learn how creating margin for your financial goals, including saving and investing, can bring you confidence in your financial future.

Your money roots run deeper than you think. The childhood messages and memories you carry still shape how you earn, spend, and talk about money today. By noticing your money scripts and where they began, you can shift old patterns and bring more awareness, compassion, and teamwork into your financial life.

Lasting financial change isn’t about trying harder, it’s about preparing the ground so new growth can take root. These six simple steps give you a way to nurture hope, disrupt old patterns, and build rhythms that stick. Just like a patch of prairie grass, your financial habits can grow strong with time, intention, and care.

So much of money work isn’t about numbers. It’s about what’s beneath the surface. Just like the parable of the seed, the ground we plant in matters. Are you the quick sprout, the rocky soil, the thorns, or the good soil? Your money story grows (or stalls) depending on the roots you’re willing to nurture.

Wealth Together is a year-long coaching program for couples who want to stop circling the same money conversations and start creating lasting change. With live weekly support, flexible learning, and private guidance, you’ll have the tools and encouragement to build connection, clarity, and confidence with money without getting left behind.

Sometimes the hardest part of money isn’t the math. It’s the stories we carry and how they play out between us. One couple in Wealth Together came in carrying fear, silence, and the weight of job loss. Step by step, they began talking openly, supporting each other, and even finding joy in their finances. Now, they feel like true partners again and that’s the kind of shift Wealth Together is here to create.

Wealth Together is finally here! This year-long program was designed for couples who love each other deeply, but feel stuck or stressed when it comes to money. With tools, coaching, and real support, you’ll learn to communicate with confidence, build simple systems, and create a financial partnership that lasts.

Money talks can feel heavy, tense, or even scary. But with gentle, mindful steps, couples can transform these conversations into moments of connection, understanding, and trust rather than conflict or silence.

Money talks can feel like carrying a full cup of coffee across a bumpy sidewalk. You never know if it’s going to spill. But once you understand your couple’s Money Communication Style, you can move from tension to teamwork.

If dreaming about your future feels risky or out of reach, you’re not alone. But your dreams aren’t the problem. They’re the spark that brings clarity, connection, and the motivation to build a future you both deserve—one step at a time.

Many couples shut down their dreams after financial disappointment. Dee shares why the dreams aren’t the problem and how to begin imagining a hopeful future together again.

Tension in money conversations is normal. But it doesn’t have to lead to disconnection. Learn how to recognize the “Four Horsemen” in your relationship and what to say instead to stay connected, even when things feel tense.