Fear.less Conversations About MidLife and Money

Do Budgets Make You Cringe? Me, Too!

Do Budgets Make You Cringe? Me, Too!

by Patty Gale
Let's do this instead, because life is too short to eat rice and beans while you're creating financial security.
What Will You Do With Your Blank Slate?

What Will You Do With Your Blank Slate?

by Patty Gale
If you’re in your 40’s or older, and navigating a big transition, the rest of your life is like a big blank slate.
Begin Your Financial Self-Love Journey

Begin Your Financial Self-Love Journey

by Patty Gale
Were you taught as a child (and perhaps still believe today) that money is the root of all evil?
Cucumbers or Zucchini? Decision-Making Part 2

Cucumbers or Zucchini? Decision-Making Part 2

by Patty Gale
Today, we’re going to continue our series with several more ideas and tips to help you move beyond self-doubt and into decision-making confidence.
Cucumbers or Zucchini? Decision-Making Part 1

Cucumbers or Zucchini? Decision-Making Part 1

by Patty Gale
And then there you are, standing in the produce aisle for 20 minutes trying to decide between the cucumbers or the zucchini.  Been there? Yeah, me, too.
Go Ahead, Eat the Chocolate - Here’s Why

Go Ahead, Eat the Chocolate - Here’s Why

by Patty Gale
What does a piece of chocolate have to do with financial self-care? You'd be surprised! Let's talk about it and explore a very basic emotional need.
The Power of Journaling in Financial Self-Care

The Power of Journaling in Financial Self-Care

by Patty Gale
This year I am declaring that it IS your turn starting with focusing on personal and financial self-care. They are more interrelated than you may think.
Here’s What to Expect in the Coming Weeks

Here’s What to Expect in the Coming Weeks

by Patty Gale
A big part of our financial self-care is our personal self-care. Financial self-care is about so much more than budgets, spreadsheets and math.
If We Don't Have These Conversations, Who Will?

If We Don't Have These Conversations, Who Will?

by Patty Gale
If you’re in a transition or you know of a woman who is, how can I help you or her feel comfortable talking about these issues that mainstream financial services won’t?
Girlfriend, It's Your Turn and Here's Why

Girlfriend, It's Your Turn and Here's Why

by Patty Gale
This year I am declaring that it IS your turn starting by focusing on personal and financial self-care. They are more interrelated than you may think. 
If Something Happened to Your Spouse Today...

If Something Happened to Your Spouse Today...

by Patty Gale
If something happened to your spouse today, would you be able to do these three things? Let's talk about it and find out.
Here's Why You Need This Crucial Document

Here's Why You Need This Crucial Document

by Patty Gale
Regardless of how desperately I wanted to help this family, my hands were tied by federal law. Please read the entire story to find out why.