Having the freedom to be able to roam freely in our cars is a privilege that many of us in this world have, and more often than not, when that privilege is taken from us we can feel lost. This usually happens when our cars break down or need to be serviced. To prevent this […]

Do you fall in love with someone because of how they manage money? It’s unlikely. After all, true love is going to be blind to how much someone earns or how much debt they’re in. That being said, this can sometimes be magical thinking in terms of what a relationship with them could actually look […]

My husband is a pastor. We’ve led marriage classes, prayed with struggling couples, and taught biblical principles for decades. But here’s what nobody knew for the first 18 years of our marriage: we couldn’t get on the same financial page. And one of the questions we wrestled with most was whether Christian couples should have […]

“Can you put a red carpet in my house?” she asked, eyes bright with possibility. I was sitting in rural Kenya with a group of local women, talking about their financial dreams. One lady wanted a red carpet. Not a designer handbag. Not a luxury vacation. A red carpet for the concrete floor she doesn’t […]

Amidst the chaos of shopping and decorating, it’s easy to forget the true meaning of Christmas. In this blog, I aim to provide some frugal and fun ideas of how you and your family can celebrate the birth of Jesus this holiday season, without overspending! Understanding What Really Matters During the Holidays Take a moment […]

Quick Answer Yes, you can talk about money with your spouse without fighting. The key is approaching conversations with grace instead of blame, understanding each other’s money perspectives, and creating plans together rather than imposing them. Couples who learn proper communication techniques can transform their financial relationship in as little as 5 weeks. My Story: 18 […]

Getting out of debt fast requires three essential components: a clear budget that tracks every dollar, a strategic debt repayment method like the debt snowball approach and multiple income streams to accelerate payments. By combining spending reduction strategies with increased income, you can eliminate debt months or even years faster than minimum payments alone. My […]

Hello, I’m Karen and I’m so glad you’re here. I’m a finance coach for Christian couples, and if you’re avoiding money conversations in your marriage, I see you. I was you. For eighteen years, my husband and I never really talked about money. Our finances were a mess, and the silence between us only made it […]

This week I welcome guest contributor, Todd Petkau. For the past 30 years, Todd and his wife Carolyn have pastored at Riverwood Church Community in Winnipeg. Todd serves as the founding and lead pastor, while Carolyn pastors in the areas of marriage and care. They have also written The Relationship Rocket Formula together! Stop the blame […]

Why It’s Time to Normalize Getting Financial Help We live in a culture where it’s increasingly acceptable to seek help for our mental health, physical wellness and even relationship challenges. Therapy has lost much of its stigma, fitness trainers are mainstream and marriage counseling is widely recognized as valuable. Yet when it comes to our […]