Keep More Money with Kimberly Tara, CPA CTC

My inner nerd is going to really come out today, ya’ll 🤓 I’m so stoked to share this with you. There’s an overarching feeling out there that “debt” and loan” are dirty words – that debt is a bad thing, and being in any sort of debt is terrible. I’m here to tell you that debt is not necessarily a bad thing. And actually, I don’t believe in being debt-free. There’s such a thing as healthy debt (as...

I feel like everyone always shouts from the rooftops what they’re doing really well.  But it’s easy to forget they made mistakes and learned lessons along the way. That’s a normal part of life and growth… but those things just don’t get shared as much as the successes. I don’t know if people see sharing mistakes as shameful or if we think people will judge us for it, but honestly, sharing my mista...

I’m the child of two entrepreneurs. Not only is business in my blood, but I feel like starting my own business was something that, subconsciously, I always knew I would do. The past 6 years of my business journey have been just that -- a journey with ups and downs -- and I'm excited to share what I've been doing with you today! I hope you enjoy and can take something from my story. Grab...

If you listened to the episode about talking to kids under 5 about money , you might have wondered: What about paying kids for chores around the house? Should that be part of teaching them the value of money? In our house, we separate things by responsibilities and chores . In this episode of the Messy Wonderful podcast, I'm giving you everything we do to give our kids age-appropriate chores...

The only time it’s too late to start planning for retirement is the day you retire!  Up until then, there are still plenty of things you can do, even if your current retirement plan is nonexistent. On this episode of the Messy Wonderful podcast, I’m going to tell you the 4 action steps you need to take if you want to plan for a safe and comfortable retirement.  I’m also going to give you the plug-...

Let’s talk about a mother’s intuition in business! You know, that thing inside of you that tells you when your kid’s getting into something messy or dangerous, and you just ACT without even thinking? Yeah, that’s actually your business superpower!  And on this episode of the Messy Wonderful podcast, I’m telling you why and how to use your mother’s intuition for more success in your business. To se...

Have you ever wondered how you can make sure your small children are grateful for what they have? Do you want them to know that they can do ANYTHING in this life, and that their lives will be great? Of course you do — you’re a parent! But… how do we teach our kids about abundance and gratitude? And how do we do it in a way that doesn’t make them feel like they’re being forced to show gratitude for...

Here's a quick update on some changes we're making to the Messy Wonderful podcast. In an effort to deliver more frequent, quality content you need, we'll be doing things a little more messy over here. Tune in to hear the changes! Connect with Kimberly on Instagram: @kimberlytaracpa  

Welcome to the Messy Wonderful Podcast where I'll be giving you the real, raw truth about what it's like to be a mom of multiple kids, a full-time business owner, and a family with neurodivergent AND neurotypical children! Motherhood, Money & Business. Growing your business and growing your family at the same time isn't easy. Join me as I share insights and tips on business stra...

Want to know the 3 tricks I use to balance being a mom (x4) and business owner (x2)? In this episode, I’m spilling the ways I keep everything organized so I don’t drop the ball or feel overwhelmed on a daily basis. Tune in to hear what these tricks are! Grab the Survival Handbook here. Get my Nighttime Checklist here. To see the full blog post (show notes) head to: https://messywonderful.com/3-tip...

We’ve all seen those moms who seem to have it all under control. We might find ourselves wondering how in the world she does it all. I’ve definitely wondered! When I first started my business and was trying to wrangle multiple kids (now FOUR!), I used to watch other moms almost float through business and life and wonder how they got it all done without overloading themselves.  I think it’s safe to...

Are you a working mom who feels like you’re barely keeping your head above water? Does it feel like you’re constantly struggling, running from place to place, and desperately in need of a vacation that you never have time to take?  I get it – you’re definitely not alone. I’ve been there myself, but I found that breaking my life and work into four key areas (and creating a guide to outline everythi...

 Work-life separation is a myth. And if we’re being honest, so is work-life balance. When we live in a world where work follows us everywhere we go thanks to the phones that live in our purses and pockets, it’s simply not possible to separate or balance work and life perfectly, all the time.  That’s why I take a completely different approach and practice what I call work-life integration. Instead...

You shouldn’t wait until your kids are over to have a conversation about money. In fact, the earlier you teach your kids about money, the better prepared they will be to use it, earn it, and save it when they grow up. Of course, talking to your young kids about money is new territory for most of us. That’s why this episode is dedicated to sharing tips about how to talk about money with your young...

In this week’s episode of the Messy Wonderful podcast, I’m giving you an honest, real look at what’s been going on in our son’s autism journey. I’m chatting about our challenges, our wins, whether or not we’re doing therapy, and some of our favorite resources as ND parents. Hit play to hear all of the messy, wonderful details! To see the full blog post (show notes) head to: https://messywonderful....

Are you a business owner who avoids paying estimated taxes because they’re… well… confusing? If so, this episode is for you. As a mom business owner who just happens to be a CPA and Certified Tax Coach, I’m walking you through everything you need to know about estimated tax payments - from how to calculate them to when you need to pay. I’ll even tell you the secret to saving more money! Hit play a...

Do you ever feel like you’re struggling to keep up in the race of entrepreneurship or corporate work and motherhood? Or maybe you have more than one kid… or more than one business!  In this episode, I’m going to share 6 ways I bring more balance into my work and life as a business owner who’s also a mom to 1 neurodivergent child and 3 neurotypical children - all under the age of 6. On top of shari...

Ever arrive to your hotel after a really long travel day and all you want to do is take a hot shower and go to bed? But then you can't find your pajamas in all of the clothes you packed? Yep, been there - but  never again! We started using packing cubes in 2016 and have never looked back. In this episode, I'm sharing: the types of packing cubes we use (there's more than one) how we...

Adjusting to a new school year is hard for all of our kiddos, but it can be extra challenging if they are neurodivergent.   In this episode, we're sharing: the good things this year what we're looking forward to things that create difficulties what we're doing to help To see the full blog post (show notes) head to https://messywonderful.com/the-back-to-school-transition-for-kids As...

Should your family bring a stroller to Disney World?  The ULTIMATE question, especially as your kids start getting older. We'll be sharing about considerations like: what age you should bring  a stroller at a minimum how you travel and how much stuff you bring how your family does Disney Tune in to find out if YOUR family should bring  a stroller (or two) to Disney! To see the full blog post...

Life is chaotic with 4 kids ages 5 and under - organized chaos is what I like to call it ;) But we are still so extremely excited that our sweet fourth baby is a girl! In this episode, we're sharing a quick life update about how the last month has gone - how everyone in our family is adjusting and what changes we've made so far to keep up. To see the full blog post (show notes) head to h...

A trip to Disney World is expensive.  Absolutely no one will argue that.  But you can save TONS of money by simply being prepared and ordering things ahead of time! Hear our must haves to grab ahead of time and save yourself some money while also having a better trip ;) To see the full blog post (show notes) head to https://messywonderful.com/22-essentials-to-order-before-your-disney-trip/ DM us o...

Road trips are tough - especially with little ones - and packing strategically is a really important, but often overlooked, part of the process. In this episode, we're sharing our top 5 packing tips to make your family road trip better! Trust us - these are life savers - and we know because we used them on a 23 hour road trip from Louisiana to Colorado (and back!). And if you want more tips,...

You need a lot of STUFF when traveling with kids - no doubt!  And traveling with little ones can be crazy stressful; I mean, talk about taking the relaxation out of vacation. BUT having the RIGHT products can make traveling with kids SO MUCH EASIER!  In this week’s episode, we’re sharing all of our tried & true favorites that have totally been worth the investment & have seriously made tra...

The great American family road trip.  Seems great in theory, but what about reality? If you’re like me, driving 8+ hours sounds horrible … throw in some little kids & you have the makings of a horror story! But what if it didn’t HAVE to be horrible?  In today’s episode, we’re sharing 4 quick tips to mentally prepare your kids for a road trip. This is usually overlooked in lieu of packing toys,...