Money Is Emotional

Dive into the heart of financial coaching with Kelsa Dickey on Money is Emotional. In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, is joined by Kelsa Dickey, financial coach and creator of The Financial Coach Academy®, for a chat about the financial coaching industry. Their conversation dives deep into the essence of financial coaching, how it illuminates the path for personal financia...

Welcome to today’s episode, where Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken serves up some ‘food for thought’ regarding food prices and how you can eat without draining your wallet.  For many families, the increasing cost of food is gnawing a big hole in their budget. Let Christine dish out some practical tips to help you manage your spending on groceries, dining, and takeout. Plus, she will feed...

Are finances a thorny issue in your relationship? Today on Money is Emotional, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, alongside special guest Kevin Bruce Scott, dives deep into the often complex dynamic of men, money, and emotions. Kevin, a renowned Men’s Empowerment and Relationship Coach, sheds light on the internal battles men face around finances and how these struggles impact their...

Are your adult kids becoming financial grownups? Let’s talk about how you can help your adult (18+) children become financially independent while supporting them along the way. Today, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, sits down with Bobbi Rebell, CFP®, founder of Financial Wellness Strategies, to discuss launching financial grownups. Bobbi shares her journey from the news world to h...

Are you tired of the stress and drama that lending money to friends and family can bring into your life? Let’s unpack it together. In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, dives into the world of lending money to friends and family, exploring the nuances, risks, and strategies for maintaining financial harmony in relationships. She discusses the pros and cons of lending mo...

What does it take to turn a rough start into a triumphant success when investing in real estate?  Get ready to listen to some of the most valuable lessons for aspiring landlords and real estate investors from Mark Dolfini, founder of Mark Dolfini Strategic Coaching and Landlord Coach. Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, welcomes Mark Dolfini, a veteran of the US Marines, author, and a life...

Get ready for another electrifying episode of Money is Emotional!  Today, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, talks about six simple ways to increase your business income, THIS MONTH. She dissects a range of approaches, including the introduction of tiered service options, the clever reconfiguration of product offerings, the strategic hike in pricing, the targeting of sales efforts towards...

Money can be a source of contention in a relationship, but it doesn’t have to be. Today, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, talks about the mindset shifts and practical actions you can take to manage money as a couple in a more harmonious way. She explores how to handle your cash with your better half without the drama and is all about how to play nice with your partner when it comes to yo...

It takes approximately 500 hours for an executor to complete tasks that have been designated to them by their deceased loved one. If you’ve been appointed as an executor, this episode of Money is Emotional can help you learn how to best prioritize tasks, solidify decisions without guilt, and provide you with much-needed encouragement as you carry the weight of executing a will. Join Christine Luke...

Have you ever fallen prey to the infamous “girl math”?  If you’ve ever succumbed to an impulsive shopping spree, you’re probably guilty as charged! Today on Money Is Emotional, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, dives headfirst into the world of “girl math” – those quirky rules women supposedly abide by when justifying their impulse buys.   Christine tak...

How can you help your aging parents with their finances? In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, welcomes her friend and special guest, Julianne Miller, an accredited financial counselor and the owner of Life Money Management. Christine and Julianne answer how you can help your senior parents with money and discuss the challenges and solutions of managing finances for aging par...

Are you looking to improve your relationship with your personal finances? In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, welcomes her fellow friend, financial coach, and the author of “Dear Fellow Spender: Enjoy Using Your Money to Get Out of Debt, Build Savings, and Create a Life You Love”, Emily Burnett. Together, they talk about the emotional side of personal finance, emphasizing t...

Is anyone honestly excited about budgets? Maybe two people out of 100! Let’s explore why we don’t like traditional budgets and how to shift our mindset around tracking out numbers. In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, talks about the challenges of traditional budgeting and offers a new perspective on managing personal finances. She suggests reframing budgeting as a prosperit...

As a business owner, securing your financial future requires making important decisions and considering various factors.  It’s easy to get caught up in the daily hustle and forget about the need to build a strong retirement plan. In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, sits down with Darren Wurz, co-owner of Wurz Financial Services and host of The Lawyer Millionaire  Podc...

Have you ever felt guilty about desiring wealth? Have you been told that money is the root of all evil?  Dive into this episode as Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, unravels the intricate ties between money, spirituality, and morality! Dismantling long-standing myths and drawing from the wisdom of thought leaders and spiritual  teachings, this transformative journey offers a balanced view...

It’s rare to find a person without emotional money baggage. Most of us have at least one money wound haunting us from the past. What’s yours? Dive into this episode with Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, as she hangs out with the fabulous Emily Wilcox, the Money Healer and Business Guru. Emily reveals  her own money wounds  and how they inspired her to make it her medicine to help f...

Are you using debt as a sling shot or a shovel? In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach Christine Luken challenges conventional wisdom about debt, offering a nuanced perspective on what is often viewed as a financial no-go zone.  Far from being just a problem or a solution, debt is a tool with many faces. Christine breaks down how to navigate debt responsibly, and what sets “good debt&#822...

Ever wonder why you feel calm in a green room or why red makes your heart race? In this episode, our guest, Color Psychology Strategist Michelle Lewis, plunges into the mesmerizing field of color psychology. Explore how color not only influences your emotions but also significantly impacts your financial decisions, relationships, and business interactions In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach,...

Have you ever wondered why we choose instant gratification over long-term rewards? In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken uncovers the psychological and biological factors behind our saving habits. Christine discusses how to conquer present bias, save for safety and pleasure, and master the art of delayed gratification.  Discover how emotional factors influence saving attitudes...

Have you ever wondered if your acts of kindness are truly helping or unintentionally fueling poor financial habits?  Brace yourself for a mind-bending exploration as Christine dives deep into the world of financial enablement, deciphering its meaning and empowering you with the tools to identify and address this delicate issue head-on. With a dash of wisdom and a sprinkle of practical advice, Chri...

Have you ever felt like you had no control over your finances?  Financial abuse is a common form of domestic violence that can leave people feeling helpless and trapped.  In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken invites Allison Dagney, author of “When Tears Leave Scars”, to discuss the warning signs of financial abuse and how to overcome its effects.  Allison also shares her jour...

Unleash your inner money magician with Christine Luken’s enchanting formula for lasting Financial Dignity®! Wave goodbye to debt, skyrocket your net worth, and embark on a whimsical adventure to financial abundance! Abracadabra, it’s time to play with your money! In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, shares the Financial Dignity® Formula with you. She breaks down...

Retirement: it’s a world of endless possibilities! Some folks love nothing more than basking on a sandy beach, while others crave a daring adventure. Join us for an exciting episode as Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, teams up with the incredible Robert Pagliarini, Ph. D., CFP®, to banish the notion of an “average retirement” and embrace the concept of a “Badass R...

Credit scores can be confusing! How are they calculated? Why do they go up and down? How important are they really? In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, demystifies credit scores and answers your burning questions about them! She covers the basics from what your credit score is and how it’s calculated, all the way to how important your credit score is to your overall financi...

You don’t have to be a numbers nerd to be the boss of your business finances. All you need are a Money Boss mindset and Money Boss actions! In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken talks about making money the best employee in your business, not your worst nightmare. She shares tips on how to keep your business finances organized with a simple system and why it’s important...