My Biggest Lesson in 2020, We Need One Another!

January 2, 2021 By Deanna 8 Comments

Happy New Year y’all! We made it through 2020 and are ready to start a new year. Sometimes the best thing about seasons is that they end. That can also be true for years like this.

The Bible tells us…

To everything, there is a season,
A time for every purpose under heaven:

A time to be born,
And a time to die;
A time to plant,
And a time to pluck what is planted;
A time to kill,
And a time to heal;
A time to break down,
And a time to build up;
A time to weep,
And a time to laugh;
A time to mourn,
And a time to dance;
A time to cast away stones,
And a time to gather stones;
A time to embrace,
And a time to refrain from embracing;
A time to gain,
And a time to lose;
A time to keep,
And a time to throw away;
A time to tear,
And a time to sew;
A time to keep silence,
And a time to speak;
A time to love,
And a time to hate;
A time of war,
And a time of peace.

Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8

This past year was historical, challenging, a bit scary, divisive politically, and riddled with caution. However, as I’m reflecting back on it, there is much we be grateful for. Moreover, there is much we can learn from it as we move into a new year.

Are you Ready for a Money Coach?

December 19, 2020 By Deanna 2 Comments

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Hello friends, I know my writing has not been regular lately but let’s face it, not much in the world is regular lately. 😉

Today I want to talk a bit about what a money coach is how you might know if you are ready for one. Just like anything in life when we want to get better at it, we need to focus some energy working at it.

For example, if you play a sport and are looking to improve, you may hire a coach. Or if you are working out again for the first time after a period of complacency, you might want to hire a coach or a trainer.

what if you are working to improve your habits surrounding money and/or dig your way out of debt, why not consider a coach? I’m not trying to sell you anything nor am I a money coach. However, I do know many people who are and feel their services can be very valuable.

Always Verify Before Paying Bills

November 28, 2020 By Deanna Leave a Comment

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Just this week, I had an invoice from the healthcare system, where I consume most of my care, that looked fishy. I decided to embark on a little experiment and do some cross-checking. Rather than bore you with the details of my billing errors, I’ve decided to compile a blog post about the why and how of verification.

There’s a saying when it comes to construction, “measure twice and cut once.”

Or how about the Russian proverb, “trust but verify“?

These are things because to err is human! And yes, to forgive is simply divine. 🙂

As long as we have humans inputting data and building software, we will have billing errors.

Expanding our Beliefs with Goal Setting

November 14, 2020 By Deanna 7 Comments

Hello Everyone, thanks for hanging with me as I know I’ve been absent from blogging for the last several weeks! Life has been busy between my budding love relationship and my busy work fourth-quarter season.

However, I’m excited to be writing a new article!

Also, here’s a head’s up that I’m switching my weekly publishing day to Saturdays. I somehow think this will help me with my schedule. Additionally, Saturday mornings are a good day to sit back, drink a cup of coffee, and read a blog post. Please give me your feedback if you concur or disagree. 😉

Today, I want to challenge us all in our beliefs about what we can accomplish which starts with setting our goals…