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🧓 Social Security Made Simple: What You Need to Know Before You Claim
Social Security is one of the biggest pieces of your retirement puzzle — but it can also be one of the most confusing. When should you start? How do spousal or survivor benefits work? And what happens if you’re divorced? Let’s simplify it so you can make smart, peaceful decisions about your future. 🕒 When… Read more
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📚 Teach Kids About Money + Free Printable
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🌿 Simple September: A Minimalist Reset
Feeling overwhelmed heading into fall? Discover how to simplify your life, budget, and digital space this September with these practical tips for a peaceful reset. As summer fades and the school year (or busy season) ramps up, many of us feel the pull in two directions: more obligations… but also a craving for less. That’s… Read more
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Minimalist Money Mindset: Spend Less, Live More
Minimalist Money Mindset: Spend Less, Live More When most people think about saving money, they think about restriction, sacrifice, or giving things up.But a minimalist money mindset flips that idea on its head.It’s not about deprivation — it’s about intentionally letting go of what doesn’t serve you so you can enjoy more of what matters.… Read more
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Monthly Planning for Joy and Finances
Every new month is a fresh opportunity — not just for your money, but for your mindset, your joy, and your goals. As a financial coach, I’ve learned that peace doesn’t come from restriction — it comes from intention. That’s why monthly planning is one of my favorite rituals. It keeps me grounded, focused, and… Read more
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Ramsey Steps Made Simple
Intro: Ramsey Made Simple — For Real Life Dave Ramsey’s principles changed lives — including mine. But let’s be honest: for busy, overwhelmed people, the Baby Steps can feel like a second job. I’m a Ramsey Certified Coach with a minimalist mindset. I believe in less overwhelm and more clarity. In this series, I’ll break… Read more
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No Spend July: A Simple Step Toward Financial Freedom
A No Spend July Challenge is a powerful way to reset your spending habits, gain clarity with your finances, and save money — all by focusing on the essentials for one month. It’s not about restriction. It’s about intention. What Is No Spend July? The idea is simple: For the entire month of July, you… Read more
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Budgeting like a Bike Ride
A Gentle Approach to Budgeting that Lasts When people think about budgeting, they often imagine strict rules, complicated spreadsheets, and the loss of freedom. But I like to think about budgeting like riding a bike: it’s all about balance, steady progress, and adjusting your pace as you go. As someone who loves the freedom of… Read more
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5 Financial Lessons from Horseback Riding
Author: Claudia O. Quinton Category: Mindset & Money Reading Time: ~5 minutes — Hi, I’m Claudia—founder of GoalswithClaudia, financial coach, nature lover, and yes, a serious trail rider. You might not expect horseback riding to teach you about managing money—but it does. In fact, the lessons I’ve learned on the back of a horse are… Read more
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Breaking the Myths
Breaking the Myths: Why Financial Coaching and Minimalism Aren’t What You Think When I tell people I’m a financial coach who embraces minimalism, I often see the same reaction: a polite smile followed by what I can only describe as “concerned eyebrows.” I get it. Both terms have gotten a bad reputation that they honestly… Read more
