Personal Finance – Money Is Emotional

Dear Fellow Spender with Emily Burnett (Ep. 28)

By Money-Is-Emotional | December 6, 2023

Are you looking to improve your relationship with your personal finances?

In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, welcomes her fellow friend, financial coach, and the author of “Dear Fellow Spender: Enjoy Using Your Money to Get Out of Debt, Build Savings, and Create a Life You Love”, Emily Burnett. Together, they talk about the emotional side of personal finance, emphasizing the importance of budgeting, not as a restriction, but as a way to plan for joyful and fulfilling spending. Emily shares her personal journey of paying off $50,000 in debt in less than two years, highlighting the role of intentionality and control in financial management.

Emily talks about:

Her journey as a “former money mess” and what her turning point was
Her love for budgeting and why she reframes it as the “active cycle of organizing your money and planning your spending”
How to regain a sense of control over your money by remembering “money doesn’t spend itself”
The challenges women may encounter when managing personal finances as a single person
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About our Guest:

Emily Burnette is a financial coach, the founder of Moso Money, and the author of “Dear Fellow Spender”. Emily is passionate about helping others get out of debt by adding a happy structure to their money and habits. She has written extensively about the subject and coached dozens of others to healthier money and thus happier lives. Emily left corporate in 2022 and has been traveling and building her business full-time ever since. She loves the open road, literally and figuratively, and her first book was published, “Dear Fellow Spender” in July 2023.

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Money Is Not Evil (Ep. 25)

By Money-Is-Emotional | October 25, 2023

Have you ever felt guilty about desiring wealth? Have you been told that money is the root of all evil?

Dive into this episode as Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, unravels the intricate ties between money, spirituality, and morality! Dismantling long-standing myths and drawing from the wisdom of thought leaders and spiritual teachings, this transformative journey offers a balanced view of wealth, fostering a positive and dignified relationship with finances.

Throughout the episode, Christine dives into:

Discover the paradigm shift that recognizing money as a tool creates in your wealth perspective
Debunking misconceptions around wealth and spirituality
How to navigate wealth, embody generosity, and respond to scrutiny with grace and dignity
How to ensure that money is your servant, not your master
How to uncover, process, and heal your emotional money triggers to achieve financial dignity and success
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Debt with a Purpose (Ep. 23)

By Money-Is-Emotional | September 27, 2023

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
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