Dear Money Adventurer, “Charge what you’re worth!” “Raise your rates every year!” “Don’t leave money on the table!” This seemingly well-meaning advice is often framed as encouragement. But, honestly, I feel stressed out just reading that. Do you? This is the kind of traditional money advice the world has to offer us. Is there a time and place for this kind of financial guidance? Absolutely. AND I’m proud to break the rules when it serves a higher purpose. As we…
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5 Steps to Making Good Money Decisions
by Bari Tessler September 20, 2022Dear Money Adventurer, The Art of Money year-long money school registration is closing in less than a week! If you’re reading this and you’re still trying to make a decision about whether or not to join us yourself, well…I have some help for you. See, the decision you’re trying to make now is a money decision: Should you spend money on improving your relationship with money? Feels like a bit of a paradox, right? If it feels a little tangly…
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Have Compassion for Your Financial “Mistakes”
by Bari Tessler September 19, 2022Dear Money Adventurer, I am so thankful for the opportunity to share my Money Mochas with you. This free money support mini-series is my way of “paying it forward,” expressing my gratitude for all that I have been honored to learn in my own money journey, and all the encouragement you have offered me along the way. It’s my way of saying, “I see you,” “you aren’t alone,” and “there is a better way.” These teachings aren’t a quick fix,…
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The Money Magic of Baby Steps
by Bari Tessler September 18, 2022Dear Money Adventurer, As we sip our way through our last few Money Mochas of the season, I want to remind you that the seemingly small steps we’re exploring here can add up to a whole new chapter in your Money Story. Today’s Money Mocha is about the magic of baby steps. How do you measure money transformation? Is it cracking six figures? Paying off all of your credit card debt and retiring early? Constructing four new income streams and…
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What Money Legacy Will You Leave Behind?
by Bari Tessler September 17, 2022Dear Money Adventurer, Welcome to your daily dose of Money Mocha wisdom, the latest sweet sample in this season’s free money support mini-series. This series is my own little tradition, a way of expressing my love and appreciation for this community, an offering of gratitude to lift you up in your money journey, and to thank you for the way that you have encouraged me in mine. And if you know someone who could use a little gentle encouragement in…
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Here’s What Happens When You Merge Your Values and Bookkeeping
by Bari Tessler September 16, 2022Dear Money Adventurer, Welcome back to another loving mug of Money Mocha, my free money support mini-series created to inspire you in your money journey and equip you for the path ahead. Today’s Money Mocha is a custom blend of personal values, life-honoring meaning, and practical, yet creative money management. So many of us spend years thinking of money strictly as currency, a unit of exchange devoid of personal meaning beyond what can be bought, sold, saved, or invested. From…