Have you ever been the recipient of a financial surprise? Maybe you inherited some money from a long lost aunt, won in pull-tabs over the weekend, received an unexpected bonus or raise at work. Wouldn't that be fun?

You make choices every day. Do I want to eat healthy or not? Do I want to go for a run or not? Do I want to get to sleep early or not? Often it's a choice between good for you or not so good for you. Debt is no different.

It's wonderful to dream isn't it? But even better is making those dreams a reality. NOW is always a good time to start dreaming and planning.

The money myths women are carrying around are deeply embedded from childhood and nurtured by events experienced in adulthood. But it's time to bust those myths and replace them with more empowering beliefs that will serve us better.‍

Approach your overall financial situation like a puzzle. You want to ensure you have all the pieces and they are fitting snugly together. The most important piece of the puzzle is the picture on the box. This is the vision of your future.

Are you protecting your assets? Insurance and estate-planning are important components of your overall financial situation. I know, planning for a catastrophe and your own mortality aren't exactly fun topics.

An investment benchmark is a way of comparing how your portfolio is performing. I love going to the Minnesota State Fair every year at the end of August. What could these two things possibly have in common?

I'm not a fan of the “b” word – budget. I think most people have a hard time sticking with them. It’s a word that reminds me of diet. It feels like a punishment. And something you’re going to do for as short a time as possible.

It’s difficult to arrive at your destination if you don’t know your starting point. When you’re booking a flight to your favorite vacation spot, you also need to tell them where you will be taking off from. It’s a necessary piece of the puzzle.

What is it you want to achieve? Have you ever really stopped to think about what’s important to you? As women, we’re often so busy taking care of everyone else and making sure everyone else is happy, we forget to focus on ourselves.

Money intertwines with every aspect of your life. What are the money values & beliefs YOU grew up hearing? How are they impacting you today?

Have you ever struggled with money? If you have, I can assure you, you’re not alone. I hear many women say they find dealing with their financial situation frustrating, intimidating, boring.

Jayne and Jean Ketcham, Founder of Aging But Dangerous (ABD), talk about how important it is for women to understand their finances. This is not about Financial Planning but about women increasing their level of financial savvy moving forward!

At the Ellegant Wealth Launch Party, Ruth & Brett share the "aha" moments they experienced and why they would recommend other women join an "Ellegance for Women" cohort.

Jayne and Julie Delene were interviewed by Teri Bach regarding money mindset. All three women are passionate about this topic and provide some great tips for making some positive shifts.

At the Ellegant Wealth Launch Party, Lori & Sarah share the "aha" moments they experienced and why they would recommend other women join an "Ellegance for Women" cohort.

On April 14, 2020 Jayne presented to Travis Sims and AGC Talks (Accelerated Global Connections). She covered six steps people can take right now to feel fearless around their finances.

If, like me, you’ve recently found yourself with some extra time on your hands, here are a few things you could do right now. Take control of your financial situation and be fearless about your finances!