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The Wealthy Woman Within (Ep. 41)

The Wealthy Woman Within (Ep. 41)

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Are you ready to discover the keys to becoming a wealthy woman?

In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, shares the surprising keys women can use to unlock their financial power and take control of their money.  Through defining what true wealth means beyond just numbers, sharing personal journeys, exploring the power of emotions, and embracing discomfort, listeners will learn how to achieve financial confidence and empowerment.

Christine discusses: 

  • What “wealthy” means, and why women should aspire to it
  • Her journey to becoming a Wealthy Woman
  • How to use emotions as a superpower in financial decision-making and goal-setting
  • Building money confidence with competency and community
  • Why we need to step out of our comfort zone to achieve financial growth and stability
  • And more

If you’re interested in working with Christine 1:1, apply for Financial Dignity® Coaching here: https://www.christineluken.com/apply/ 

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Costly College Mistakes with Dan Bisig (Ep. 40)

Costly College Mistakes with Dan Bisig (Ep. 40)

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How do some families navigate the college funding maze without stumbling or getting lost? Join us on this episode of Money is Emotional as we uncover the secrets to avoiding costly college mistakes!

Today, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, welcomes Dan Bisig, aka Dan The College Man, a College Admissions and Funding Expert, founder of College and Beyond, LLC, the co-author of the College Entrance Game Plan, and a beacon of hope for parents and students navigating the murky waters of college admissions and financial planning. 

They dig deep into the world of college admissions and funding and address the issues that many families face and how to sidestep them. With his wealth of experience and compassionate approach, Dan guides us through the complex process, ensuring families make informed decisions that align with their financial and academic goals. 

Tune in and equip yourself with the knowledge to make the college journey a financially savvy and stress-free experience.

Key takeaways:

  • The importance of early and open discussions about college finances between parents and students to set realistic expectations
  • Understanding student loans, and why expecting a full-ride scholarship could be unrealistic
  • Selecting a college is not just about prestige but finding the right fit financially, academically, and personally for the student
  • Recent challenges with the FAFSA process highlighting the need for diligent preparation and understanding of federal aid
  • The difference between “full ride” and “full tuition” scholarships
  • And more

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About Our Guest: 

Dan Bisig is a popular Author, Speaker, College Admissions and Funding Expert, and Founder of College and Beyond, LLC.  He is passionate about helping students get into the right college, at the right price, pursue the right major or career path, and graduate right on time!

After spending 25 years as a Financial Planner and seeing families make incredibly tough decisions when it came to college, Dan decided he had to do something about it. Over the past 18 years, he has helped thousands of students and parents across the United States and Internationally as well as navigate their way through the college process.

Dan co-authored the book, College Entrance Game Plan: Your Comprehensive Guide To Collecting, Organizing, and Funding College. He is a member of the Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA), and the Kentucky Association for College Admission Counseling (KYACAC).  Dan is also a College Expert with College Aid Pro where he often is invited to speak on various college funding and admissions topics. 

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Financial Coaching Conversations with Kelsa Dickey (Ep. 39)

Financial Coaching Conversations with Kelsa Dickey (Ep. 39)

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Dive into the heart of financial coaching with Kelsa Dickey on Money is Emotional.

In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, is joined by Kelsa Dickey, financial coach and creator of The Financial Coach Academy®, for a chat about the financial coaching industry. Their conversation dives deep into the essence of financial coaching, how it illuminates the path for personal financial management, and what someone should look for in a financial coach. Listen in as Kelsa emphasizes taking action over mere financial literacy.

Kelsa discusses: 

  • Her inspiring path to becoming a financial coach and launching The Financial Coach Academy®
  • What to look for when hiring a financial coach
  • Important trends and cautions in the financial coaching space
  • Tips for overcoming initial reluctance to seek financial coaching
  • What advice she would give herself at the beginning of her financial coaching career
  • And more

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About our Guest: 

Kelsa Dickey is the CEO and financial coach behind Fiscal Fitness Phoenix and The Financial Coach Academy®. Kelsa helps people achieve their money goals through 1:1 coaching and by mentoring other financial coaches on delivering that same transformation for their clients. Kelsa is a fitness enthusiast who loves to train in powerlifting as a hobby, is a mom of two, and enjoys spending her summers in Michigan.

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Food: The Black Hole in Your Budget (Ep. 38)

Food: The Black Hole in Your Budget (Ep. 38)

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Welcome to today’s episode, where Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken serves up some ‘food for thought’ regarding food prices and how you can eat without draining your wallet. 

For many families, the increasing cost of food is gnawing a big hole in their budget. Let Christine dish out some practical tips to help you manage your spending on groceries, dining, and takeout. Plus, she will feed your mind with budget-friendly strategies so you can have your cake and eat it too!

Pull up a chair and join Christine as she discusses: 

  • How COVID-19 and inflation have increased food prices by 25% 
  • The hidden costs of food delivery services like DoorDash and UberEats
  • Tactics on how you can dine out without blowing your budget
  • Smart shopping tips to prevent food from becoming your budget’s black hole
  • Why meal planning should be a non-negotiable in your financial toolkit
  • And more

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