My Financial Journey: I’ve been there, have you?

by Lori Atwood | Sep 8, 2022 | Financial Fitness, Saving: Retirement & Other

Elizabeth Westendorf here. I’m an Associate with Fearless Finance® by Atwood Financial Planning. One of my favorite parts of Fearless Finance is our small group financial planning course, and I wanted to tell you a little bit about why this course is so...

Your Margin Should be Your Financial Priority

by Lori Atwood | Aug 21, 2022 | Financial Fitness, Saving: Retirement & Other

You’re in charge of HOW you spend your money. I’m just concerned with HOW MUCH you spend. People try to convince me how important Junior’s pan flute lessons are and honestly, I’ve heard it all before. It’s okay, I don’t begrudge anybody their...

What to expect FINANCIALLY when you’re expecting

by Lori Atwood | Jul 13, 2022 | Financial Fitness, Personal Negotiation, Saving: Retirement & Other

What a beautiful time! You’re expecting your first baby and you spend your days thinking of names, wondering what color eyes he or she will have and which cool new stroller you should put on your baby shower list. You also need to think about how your new baby will...

What Will Your New Life Look Like Financially after Divorce?

by Lori Atwood | Jan 13, 2022 | Financial Fitness, Personal Negotiation

Before you sign a divorce decree, make decisions on a house, and negotiate marital resources, you need to know what your new life will look like after your divorce. The first step is putting together a Cash Flow for the new you. First, think about your household...

The Modern Chicken and Egg Problem: Houses and Babies, Which First?

by Lori Atwood | Dec 4, 2021 | Financial Fitness, Saving: Retirement & Other

I see young families every day who have one baby or toddler and are either planning another one or have another on the way and they decide it’s time to buy a house. What could be worse for your monthly cash flow? Answer: not much. Here’s the thing, babies are a cash...