
How to Win Your Next Negotiation
We all get nervous before a negotiation. I think it’s because it’s often hard to ask for what we truly want because we fear rejection. There’s also a common misconception that we have to move outside our comfort zone to “play hardball” in order to get what we want. Negotiation involves a bit of art, but here are some ways you can increase your chances of success and feel more comfortable.

Managing Finances Made Easy
Managing your finances doesn’t have to be confusing or overwhelming. I’m passionate about personal finance, investing, and finding the right work-life balance. I help women and entrepreneurs dream big, find financial freedom and navigate life challenges as a fee-only financial planner. Working with me, my clients get a better handle on their finances, save time, and have access to advice tailored to their own unique needs.

Checklist for Incubating a Great Business Idea
You know you have a good business idea when you have people saying, “I want to buy that now!” Once you’ve gotten to that point, only then will you need to start thinking about pricing, marketing, onboarding, cost structure, financing, etc.

Why You Should Start Your Business Now
One of my goals for starting North Financial Advisors is to help share smart ways to plan for becoming an entrepreneur. Here are some ways to plan smartly and reduce some of the potential risks for starting your own business.

How Much is Too Much in Your Checking Account?
A big problem I’ve observed is people keeping too much income in their checking account, earning next to nothing in interest. Here are some guidelines for handling the split between checking, savings and investing:

How Do You Plan To Improve Your Retirement Prospects?
Many of the clients I work with are successful professionals who are happy climbing the corporate ladder for now but would like to be able to “retire” early to work on their own projects and business ideas. Here are some ways to improve your prospects for retirement through advance finance planning, saving more than you think and understanding your investment options.