Category: Money
Debt with a Purpose (Ep. 23)

Debt with a Purpose (Ep. 23)

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Are you using debt as a sling shot or a shovel?

In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach Christine Luken challenges conventional wisdom about debt, offering a nuanced perspective on what is often viewed as a financial no-go zone.  Far from being just a problem or a solution, debt is a tool with many faces. Christine breaks down how to navigate debt responsibly, and what sets “good debt” apart from “bad debt.”

Throughout the episode, Christine covers:

  • How chef’s knife and dumbbell analogies illuminate debt’s dual nature: useful or harmful
  • The essential differences between “good debt” that propels you forward and “bad debt” that entraps you
  • How to assess your comfort level with debt before taking the plunge
  • Why the concept of “prolonged pleasure” is a healthier alternative to instant gratification
  • And more!

 

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The Color of Money With Michelle Lewis (Ep. 22)

The Color of Money With Michelle Lewis (Ep. 22)

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Ever wonder why you feel calm in a green room or why red makes your heart race?

In this episode, our guest, Color Psychology Strategist Michelle Lewis, plunges into the mesmerizing field of color psychology. Explore how color not only influences your emotions but also significantly impacts your financial decisions, relationships, and business interactions

In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken and Michelle discuss:

  • The soothing power of green in fostering financial stability
  • How opting for purple in business meetings can boost trust
  • Navigating delicate financial conversations with your partner using colors like purple and orange
  • Aligning your daily attire with your goals for maximum effectiveness
  • How to turn your wardrobe into a toolkit for emotional and psychological well-being
  • And more!

 

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About our Guest: 

Michelle Lewis is a Color Psychology Strategist and Visual Presence Expert. Michelle specializes in turning struggling brands into eye-catching success stories. Through her signature Color Course, she helps businesses find their unique brand color and voice, attracting the right customers and boosting sales. She’s been featured on prominent platforms like TEDx, The Huffington Post, and EOFire. Whether you’re a solo entrepreneur or a large corporation, Michelle’s innovative strategies in color psychology and visibility can revolutionize your business.

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Are You Helping or Enabling? (Ep. 20)

Are You Helping or Enabling? (Ep. 20)

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Have you ever wondered if your acts of kindness are truly helping or unintentionally fueling poor financial habits? 

Brace yourself for a mind-bending exploration as Christine dives deep into the world of financial enablement, deciphering its meaning and empowering you with the tools to identify and address this delicate issue head-on.

With a dash of wisdom and a sprinkle of practical advice, Christine will guide you through setting healthy boundaries and fostering financial independence for your loved ones. Get ready to reclaim your own financial power while supporting those you care about.

In this episode, Christine explores:

  • Unveiling the fine line between helping and enabling
  • Recognizing when your “help” falls short of being helpful
  • The crucial first step to fixing the enabling dynamic
  • Preparing for “the talk” and establishing healthy money boundaries
  • And much more insightful advice to transform your financial relationships!

 

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Triumphing Over Financial Abuse With Allison Dagney (Ep. 19)

Triumphing Over Financial Abuse With Allison Dagney (Ep. 19)

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Have you ever felt like you had no control over your finances? 

Financial abuse is a common form of domestic violence that can leave people feeling helpless and trapped. 

In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken invites Allison Dagney, author of “When Tears Leave Scars”, to discuss the warning signs of financial abuse and how to overcome its effects. 

Allison also shares her journey of transforming her relationship with money after her divorce, which was initially filled with fear and anxiety due to the conditioning and programming from her previous marriage. 

Allison discusses: 

  • How to recognize emotional and financial abuse
  • Her personal story experiencing financial and emotional abuse and what she would tell her past self
  • How she escaped the relationship and discreetly saved up resources to live on her own
  • Her recovery journey–the strategies she is using to regain confidence, control, and peace of mind
  • And more

 

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About Allison Dagney: 

As a young adult, Allison met a man who she believed was the love of her life. They got married quickly and brought three kids into the world. But something was wrong. She was miserable. And she blamed herself for all the problems in their marriage. What she didn’t know was that she was being emotionally abused by who she believed was a narcissist. Allison decided it was time to break free and step into the person she was always meant to be — confident and free to live the life she’d always imagined. 

Allison escaped, and she turned her personal story of transformation into a memoir. And now she coaches women all over the world to help them stop thinking of the painful past, experience peace, and start enjoying life like never before.

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The Financial Dignity® Formula (Ep. 18)

The Financial Dignity® Formula (Ep. 18)

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Unleash your inner money magician with Christine Luken’s enchanting formula for lasting Financial Dignity®! Wave goodbye to debt, skyrocket your net worth, and embark on a whimsical adventure to financial abundance! Abracadabra, it’s time to play with your money!

In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, shares the Financial Dignity® Formula with you. She breaks down the formula into 5 parts: your relationship with money, building a prosperity plan, mastering your debt, emotionally charging your savings, and investing in yourself, and shares some case studies and examples to help you apply the Financial Dignity® Formula to your finances.

Christine discusses: 

  • How to develop a positive relationship with your money
  • How a prosperity plan can eliminate the problems with extreme budgeting
  • How you can master your debt by using it wisely and in moderation
  • How you can emotionally charge one of the important goals you want to save for
  • Why you should invest in yourself and your financial future
  • And more

 

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Badass Retirement With Robert Pagliarini, Ph.D., CFP® (Ep. 17)

Badass Retirement With Robert Pagliarini, Ph.D., CFP® (Ep. 17)

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Retirement: it’s a world of endless possibilities! Some folks love nothing more than basking on a sandy beach, while others crave a daring adventure.

Join us for an exciting episode as Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, teams up with the incredible Robert Pagliarini, Ph.D., CFP®, to banish the notion of an “average retirement” and embrace the concept of a “Badass Retirement”! Get ready to learn why people are ditching the beach dreams for thrilling escapades, the vital role of staying healthy in retirement, and discover how you can achieve your very own badass retirement!

In this episode, listen and learn as Christine and Robert dive into:

  • The epic disparities between an average retirement and a badass retirement
  • Who is cut out for the daring adventures of a badass retirement (spoiler alert: it’s not for the faint-hearted)
  • How the space between desire and achievement can ignite our inner fire and drive us towards greatness
  • The secret sauce of upgrading your health for a truly badass retirement, with stories from Robert’s own clients
  • The steps you can start taking a decade or more before retirement to set the stage for your own kick-ass retirement
  • And much, much more!

 

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About our Guest: 

Robert Pagliarini, Ph.D., CFP® is the president of Pacifica Wealth, a Certified Financial Planner®, a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, and the author of five books, including “Badass Retirement”. He’s not your typical financial professional, but is quite the adventurer! Robert has climbed Mt.  Kilimanjaro, hiked the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, and hang-glided in Brazil!

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Demystifying Credit Scores (Ep. 16)

Demystifying Credit Scores (Ep. 16)

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Credit scores can be confusing! How are they calculated? Why do they go up and down? How important are they really?

In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, demystifies credit scores and answers your burning questions about them! She covers the basics from what your credit score is and how it’s calculated, all the way to how important your credit score is to your overall financial health.

Christine discusses: 

  • What a credit score is and how it’s calculated
  • What affects your credit score
  • What your credit score affects other than your ability to borrow money
  • How to improve your credit score without taking on a lot of debt
  • Why it’s more important to focus on your net worth than your credit score
  • And more!

 

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Manage Money Like a Boss in Your Business (Ep. 15)

Manage Money Like a Boss in Your Business (Ep. 15)

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You don’t have to be a numbers nerd to be the boss of your business finances. All you need are a Money Boss mindset and Money Boss actions!

In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken talks about making money the best employee in your business, not your worst nightmare. She shares tips on how to keep your business finances organized with a simple system and why it’s important to give them some CEO love. Plus, don’t worry if you’re not a spreadsheet nerd because managing money like a boss doesn’t require a degree in Excel!

What are you waiting for? Put on your boss hat, grab a coffee, and let’s get to work on turning your finances into the star employee of your business.

Christine’s Key Takeaways: 

  • Why you should treat your money as an employee in your business
  • Why a positive mindset about personal finance doesn’t automatically translate to business finances, and how to build a Money Boss Mindset
  • How setting up a simple system can help keep your business finances organized 
  • Why it’s important to give your business finances positive attention with some scheduled CEO time
  • Why you should keep your business finances separate from your personal finances
  • You don’t have to be a spreadsheet nerd to manage your money like a boss!
  • And more

 

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Generosity Makes You Rich With Bob DePasquale (Ep. 14)

Generosity Makes You Rich With Bob DePasquale (Ep. 14)

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Did you know that giving can actually make you feel good? It’s true!

In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, speaks with the Generosity Guy, Bob DePasquale, CFP® CAP® about the incredible power of generosity and how it can impact your life and finances. Get ready to be inspired as Bob shares some heartwarming personal stories about the unexpected generosity he’s received during tough times. He also dives into the science behind generosity and gives you some tips on how to cultivate a habit of giving, both consistently and spontaneously.

Let’s spread some love and generosity together!

Bob discusses: 

  • Why generosity has been an important part of his life for the past couple of decades
  • How generosity benefits everyone, even those who just observe it
  • What people miss out on by not being generous with their money
  • How you can cultivate a habit of generosity
  • Why we need both consistent and spontaneous generosity
  • And more

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Bob DePasquale’s generosity journey started at age 18 when he was diagnosed with cancer and experienced the tragic events of 9/11 in just a few short days.  He wouldn’t be around to speak about if it weren’t for some amazing acts of generosity. Bob realized the powerful force that the giving mindset is after experiencing his life-threatening illness and the terrorist attacks.  He spent 15 years learning how to apply giving principles in his own business and it is now his mission to help others do the same. Organizations that have a generous culture are bound to attract better employees and better customers.

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