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 […]

The holiday season brings a familiar paradox: while meant to celebrate joy, love and togetherness, it often leaves families stressed, overspent and drowning in debt. This blog explores how to break free from the commercial pressure and discover authentic holiday contentment without sacrificing the magic of the season. You’ll learn practical strategies to create meaningful […]