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Be prepared for life’s what-if’s

Hi, Thanks for being part of the Get Ready Movement navigating life’s what’s if’s by changing the way we think (and talk) about money. This week’s issue centers on how understanding your money, strengthening your habits, and communicating clearly can help you move through life’s transitions with...

Mar 01, 2026

Planning Ahead Changes Everything

Hi, Thanks for being part of the Get Ready Movement, where we prepare for life’s transitions by changing the way we think and talk about money. This week focuses on proactive planning, from creating an aging plan that reflects your wishes to building an emergency action list that strengthens resi...

Feb 22, 2026

Empowered Money Starts With “I Can”

Hi, Thanks for being part of the Get Ready Movement navigating life’s what’s if’s by changing the way we think (and talk) about money. This week’s issue focuses on how confidence, inclusion, and intentional conversations help people, especially women, take ownership of their financial lives. 🧠 ...

Feb 15, 2026

Communication leads to the best planning

Hi, Thanks for being part of the Get Ready Movement navigating life’s what’s if’s by changing the way we think and talk about money. This week’s issue centers on one core idea: readiness grows when we plan ahead instead of reacting later. Aging, caregiving, and long-term decisions are easier to ...

Feb 08, 2026

Better Questions Change Everything

Hi, Thanks for being part of the Get Ready Movement helping navigate life’s what’s if’s by changing the way we think and talk about money. The future of financial readiness is about knowing which questions to ask, rather than having all the answers. When we ask the right questions, we get the rig...

Feb 01, 2026

What If It Is Possible?

Hi, This week’s issue centers on one core idea: clarity grows when our money conversations evolve with our lives. Below, you’ll find one featured conversation to anchor the week, along with several curated insights that reflect different paths to financial readiness. 🧠 Thought of the Week Finan...

Jan 25, 2026

Conversations That Change Everything

Hi, Thanks for being part of the Get Ready Movement navigating life’s what’s if’s by changing the way we think (and talk) about money. This week’s theme is money works best when it evolves with us. From teaching kids the basics, to navigating relationships, divorce, college planning, aging, a...

Jan 18, 2026

Curiosity, Communication and Intention

Hi, Thanks for being part of the Get Ready Movement navigating life’s what’s if’s by changing the way we think (and talk) about money. Financial readiness starts before the plan, the product, or the numbers. It starts with awareness, understanding how we make decisions, who we trust, and how we ...

Jan 11, 2026

Changing How We Think About Money in 2025: Key Takeaways (Part 2)

Hi, Thanks for being part of The Get Ready Movement, focusing on navigating life’s what-ifs by changing how we think and talk about money. This year, I had the privilege of hosting conversations with nearly 100 guests across podcasts, panels, and media appearances. While the topics were divers...

Jan 04, 2026

Changing How We Think About Money in 2025: Key Takeaways (Part 1)

Hi, This year, I had the opportunity to join dozens of conversations as a podcast guest, quoted source, panelist, and presenter that all came down to the same core question: How do we help people get ready before life happens? I’m grateful to everyone who invited me into these conversations...

Dec 28, 2025

Why Money Conversations Matter More Than The Numbers

Hi, Thanks for being part of the Get Ready Movement navigating life’s what’s if’s by changing the way we think (and talk) about money. 🧠 Thought of the Week Even if you don’t consider yourself a “money person,” money conversations shape nearly every major life transition and relationship i...

Dec 21, 2025

What’s Really Driving Your Financial Decisions?

Hi, Welcome back to the Get Ready Movement navigating life’s what’s if’s by changing the way we think (and talk) about money. 🧠 Thought of the Week Every financial decision has two sides, the objective component and the subjective mindset behind it. We talk openly about the numbers, but w...

Dec 14, 2025

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