Dear Money Adventurer, Fall has officially arrived! As we shift into a season of routines and rituals, I’m reflecting on more than 20 years of the Art of Money. On nearly two and a half decades of teaching, checking, adjusting, fine-tuning, professional growth, and personal discovery. And how this ever-unfolding journey continues to offer me the opportunity to serve this community in practical, money-savvy ways. This year has brought some exciting new offerings and opportunities, so, without further ado, here…
My Latest Musings:
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How our teenager money hacked the family budget
by Bari Tessler September 6, 2023Dear Money Adventurer, I’m not sure if I’ve ever used the word “hack” before. It’s always kind of turned me off. But lately this is the word that’s been coming to me so I’m rolling with it. So, what’s my latest money hack? We’re shopping at Trader Joes instead of Whole Foods and we are spending A LOT less on groceries. That’s it! It’s that simple. And, I’m proud to say that the idea came from our teenager. In the…
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In Their Words: Real Life Stories From Mentor Program Alumni
by Bari Tessler August 27, 2023Hello, my dear colleague, If you have a business that involves working with clients, what do you do when a difficult money conversation comes up during a session, and your client breaks down, overcome with emotion? What tools or personal practices can you turn to in the moment when your client’s big money emotions trigger your own? How do you learn to work with those difficult emotions and the money stories behind them? What about the fundamental financial understanding you…
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Why does a trauma-informed approach to money matter?
by Bari Tessler August 25, 2023Hello my dear colleague, When we do personal money work, or help clients do theirs, it involves a fair amount of digging into the past. Yes, we’re uncovering things like old stories about money, beliefs passed on to us by friends or family, or ways of interacting with money that no longer serve us. But there are often harder emotions that surface. Emotions connected to traumatic events in our past. The way we relate with money is so often tangled…
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This is Why Financial Therapy Matters
by Bari Tessler August 24, 2023Hello, my dear colleague, Here’s a wild stat to chew on: 90% of all money decisions are based on emotion. Yes, emotions, not logic or calculations. This deep connection between feelings and finances shapes how we interact with money, each other, and the world around us. In the tapestry of human experiences, financial therapy is the compassionate art of unraveling the threads of those money emotions and the stories behind them. Why Financial Therapy is the Essential Tool You’re Missing…
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Can the AOM Mentor Program help you make more money?
by Bari Tessler August 23, 2023Hello my dear colleague, If you’re looking for a roadmap to business growth and development that’s infused with your own personal growth – you found it. It’s right inside The Art of Money Mentor Program – a transformative personal and professional journey that holds the keys to unlocking a new dimension of your practice. This intimate, small group program goes beyond theories. It’s an immersive experience that blends mentorship, financial therapy, business development, and personal growth into a comprehensive toolkit.…