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Seeking Financial Counseling


December 28, 2018 by Diane Nissen 2 Comments

Seeking Financial Counseling There are many reasons why a potential client will contact me. Some are not sure whether they have found the right place. This article is based upon actual email correspondence between a worried and stressed husband and myself. It illustrates the type of issues you may encounter and what you can do […]

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Why a Spending Plan is Better Than a Budget


October 11, 2018 by Diane Nissen Leave a Comment

  When searching online for help with your overspending, most will look for how to budget. Few will consider how to prepare a spending plan. On the surface, a spending plan and a budget may seem to be the same. They are not. This post will propose that having spending plan is better than a […]

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5 Steps to Help Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck


July 26, 2018 by The Alexandrite Group Staff Leave a Comment

Are you among the growing trend of households who are high-income earners but are living paycheck to paycheck? It is likely you have little or no savings, except for your retirement account. However, if you had a minor emergency, you would not have any extra funds to pay for it. You may be wondering what […]

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Why Do We Overspend?


April 27, 2018 by Diane Nissen Leave a Comment

How Can I Spend Less Money? This is a frequent topic of conversation with friends. They think it is as simple as cutting a cable bill or cancelling a gym membership. But these casual conversations rarely venture into why someone might overspend. Getting to the root of overspending, especially for anyone who is earning a […]

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4 Bad Spending Habits and How to Break Them


January 8, 2018 by The Alexandrite Group Staff Leave a Comment

The problem with habits is that they come naturally to us and can be hard to break unless we really make an effort. Sometimes we do things without even thinking, to our own detriment. If you feel like you are having money trouble when you shouldn’t, perhaps you need to take a look at your […]

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