How To Reign In Your Finances!

The dynamo motivational speaker, goals coach and author, Shelita Williams invited me to discuss personal finance strategies on her BlogTalk Radio Show - How to Reign in LIFE! It was wonderful! 

Shelita's show is based on her book How To Reign In Life!. I read it some time ago and was blown away at the fact that it seemed she was talking to me throughout the book. It is definitely recommended reading for anyone looking to go to the next  level in their business, career or personal life! 

Now, if you want tips on How to Reign in Your Finances -  CLICK HERE!

-Dorethia

You don't have to be a miser, just be wiser with your money!'

Conner Coaching

Financial Struggles? Here's A Little Encouragement

We've all had a financial disaster arise at some point in our lives that we 'think' will destroy us. I don't know anyone who hasn't had a challenge of some kind - and if you haven't, well, as the ol' folks say, keep on livin'!

Whether you've faced foreclosure, a job loss, divorce or bankruptcy - the #MoneyChat Fam wants you to know there's still HOPE. Some have lost their life savings due to illness, the stock market decline, IRS debt, gambling or failed businesses - we're here to tell you it's not the end of the world. You can get back on track. We are wrapping our arms around you and saying.. 'it's gonna be alright'... and it is....

Here are a few words of encouragement from us ... to you..

@LaToniyaAJones: Hold on. You can make it. Review, Refocus, Rebuild -- One day at a time.

@MoneyChatLive: Encouragment: It's not the end of the world, everyday we wake up is a chance to get it right. Head up, shoulders back, game on! #moneychat

@learntech: If you feel stressed about money, take the focus off yourself by giving something to someone else - doesn't have to be money, could be time #moneychat

@MarisaPhoenix: Always keep your eyes on your goals, learn from your past mistakes, and know that your situation is only temporary!

@DWesterberg: Word of encouragement: Love the folks in your world, does not take money and money worries should not impede love.#moneychat

@maximumharvest: Always plan for the unexpected: learn to be comfortable where you're at - stop chasing a fall.

@shareekenesi: Everyday is truly a new day.Don't hold your head low -pick it up/create a new "Conscious" Money mindset. #moneychat

@DWesterberg: Word of encouragement: Make it a game - more you can save, more empowered - imagine angels flapping wings to your victory #moneychat

@ToothTime: #moneychat I would say if you're struggling pray and focus. If you're hanging on to some 'stuff' - material things. Let stuff go. Family and friends mean more.

@rj1975: Try living under your means and put the savings away, especially in this troubling economic time #moneychat

@judithstephens: Money Mindset Shift = How might I add to my income instead of decrease my current standard of living. #moneychat

Join us on Twitter every Monday night 8-9p ET for #MoneyChat! Real talk about your money and business! Follow us on our new Twitter page too:  @MoneyChatLive

What exactly is #MoneyChat?!

Here's to new beginnings!

-Dorethia

www.connercoaching.com

Money Smart Week April 2-9!

April 2-9 is Money Smart Week  and last Friday I attended the Breakfast Kickoff  in Michigan.  An awesome event designed to provide an update on the current state of financial literacy, consumer confidence, economy, etc. locally and nationally. The experts were well chosen, an economist, a real estate president, university professor and banking CEO. All moderated by Susan Tompor, personal finance editor at the Detroit Free Press, who gave a great commentary on the 'latte' factor'. 

As we all converged on the Detroit Branch of the Federal Reserve of Chicago, the panelists shared what they 'saw' in connecting with consumers, students and corporations alike. It is always refreshing to hear the view of people who are 'in the trenches' so to speak, outside of the news bites we hear on television. 

One suggestion that is near and dear to my heart, was making financial literacy mandatory in our schools and starting as early as possible. I couldn't agree more. It is offered in some of our schools, but the students don't have to take it, which is a tragedy in my view. This leaves many of our youth unprepared to handle their finances in the 'real world'.. thus creating a cycle of debt and mismanagement that they are cleaning up possibly well into their 40's. 

I won't get on my soap box but I want YOU to get involved. That's right! There are several events around YOUR CITY for Money Smart Week. Take your family, friends & children - there is something for everyone and it's all... FREE! This link is a guide to all the events in Metro Detroit, but you can search for events in your city as well. 

I'm scheduled to speak in Detroit at the Charles H. Wright Museum again April 9th from 11am-1pm - Join us! This is a collaboration between the museum, Operation Hope and Urban Financial Services Coalition

ps. Thanks to Michigan Jump$tart Coalition for hosting and coordinating the kickoff breakfast and so many other informative events that increase the financial literacy of our region!

Here's to YOUR Financial Future!

-Dorethia

Conner Financial Coaching

Getting a Financial Game Plan For Your Small Business!

Melinda Emerson (@smallbizlady) invited me to be a guest on her twitter chat last Wednesday and I had a great time. #SmallBizChat is a wealth of information for small business owners who want to take their business to the next level.  
Here's the link for the blog post with detailed answers on 'Getting a Financial Game Plan for Your Small Business!' http://bit.ly/eeFnMM A must read if you want to put your business on solid footing - (if I must say so myself). Enjoy!