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Have You Ever Wanted to QUIT the Money Game?

Kate Phillips — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 13:12:08 +0000

(And Seven Reasons to Love Your Money.)

For decades, I have turned down every invitation to play baseball or softball. I can hardly think of anything I’d rather do LESS on any given afternoon. I can’t bat, I can’t pitch, and I can’t catch. Worse, I instinctively dodge all flying objects—my habit ever since being subjected to repeated games of dodge ball in the 2nd grade—so no one wants me on their team anyways.

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Preparing for a Financial Resurrection

Kate Phillips — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 17:57:39 +0000

Ten years ago, I described the Financial Crisis as “the dark before the dawn” in an blog post that went viral. At the time, I was a financial coach, but after transitioning into my own business just before the Financial Crisis, I was beginning to have my own money troubles.

I was entering into my own financial dark night of the soul, and those troubles were about to get much worse....

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Coming to terms with financial loss.

Kate Phillips — Sun, 06 Oct 2019 04:29:11 +0000

Coming to terms with financial loss is a challenge. My encounter with Stan in Orlando and his mantra of "It's hard."

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How to Recover from a Financial Setback

Kate Phillips — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 03:57:10 +0000

Nearly every American will experience multiple financial setbacks during their lifetimes. Incomes fluctuate. Investments fail. Emergencies strike. Life happens.

Very few people travel a straight road to financial success. Most of us encounter detours, potholes, even road blocks and dead ends along the way.

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“How’s Your Relationship with Money?” on Guide To Financial Peace Radio

Kate Phillips — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 08:43:40 +0000

"How's Your Relationship with Money?" Kate Phillips of Total Wealth Coaching joins "No BS Money Guy" Todd Strobel and author Kim Butler for a conversation.

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Get Money for Your Business (I wish I had known this “when”…!)

Kate Phillips — Wed, 09 May 2012 02:19:31 +0000

Could you use some funding to take your business to the next level? Meet Maria, an expert who can show you exactly how to do it!

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Are Things Getting Better or Worse?

Kate Phillips — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:41:40 +0000

Are things getting better or worse? Seattle life coach Kate Phillips examines the world around us and the world of perception within us.

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The Best Options for Paying Off Debt

Kate Phillips — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:26:53 +0000

Even with - or especially with - high credit scores and faultless payment histories, people can still be trapped on a debt treadmill, with every spare dollar going to their creditors.

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The Transformative Power of Gratitude

Kate Phillips — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 18:14:40 +0000

Yes, her challenges were greater than I could even imagine, but still… I hoped - almost ashamed at myself for suggesting it, fearing I might be wrong - there must be a hint of sunshine somewhere. (Right?)

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When Money Becomes a Life and Death Matter

Kate Phillips — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 07:11:30 +0000

On the final night of the cruise, after my father went to bed, Aunt Faye slipped out to the deck for some fresh air. Then she climbed overboard, and let go.

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Are You Any Closer to YOUR Independence Day?

Kate Phillips — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 23:11:35 +0000

Contemplations about Freedom and How to “Begin It.” If you’re reading this blog post on a computer in the U.S., you already have advantages and freedoms that many in the world can’t take for granted. First of all, you can read. (A few Middle Eastern and African countries are still debating whether girls should be taught to read….) Second, you have electricity. (I love my annual Orcas Island camping trip, but flashlights and porta-potties get old after a few days.) Third, you have a computer, or at least, computer access. (Anyone over 30 will remember the time known as “B.C.” – before computers!) Furthermore, nobody’s making you read this. It’s not government-approved propaganda. And in spite of the tenacious corporate hold on much of our print and airwaves, make no mistake, we live in a land where freedom of speech reigns – even freedom to criticize our political leaders publicly. My point is this: even if you’re working a job you don’t love, even if you’re struggling to pay your bills, even if your significant other just ran off with someone else and things could be better than they are, you’ve still got a helluva lot to be grateful for. (I’ll light a sparkler to that!) You have the freedom to choose a new home or a new line of work, to study any subject you want (even for free via your computer), freedom to meet new people, even start or expand a business. The requirements for these things? Nothing more than sheer ingenuity and force of will. We enjoy tremendous freedoms that should never be taken for granted, freedoms for which others literally risk their lives for the chance to have. People in U.S. complain, sometimes very legitimately about taxes, corruption, and other problems. But I haven’t heard any…

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Taxes and Tummy Aches

Kate Phillips — Tue, 04 May 2010 23:29:35 +0000

Ten Tips to Get Your Bookkeeping, Taxes, and Bill-Paying Done! A funny thing happened on the way to getting my taxes done… Some kind of “tummy bug” hit. Not that awful have-to-sit-on-the-toilet-with-a-bucket-in-your-lap flu that leaves you wondering what else your body could possibly purge, but a milder I-just-don’t-have-an-appetite-and-my-stomache-kinda-hurts thing. Now, with all the “work” I’ve done with my relationship with money, I’m pretty conscious about how my mind, body, emotions, and financial world fit together. Was I resisting doing my taxes? To be honest, it’s one of my least favorite things, though I’m not sure the tummy ache was related. (I actually was in a pretty good mood after I got into the swing of things…) I’ll admit, I relish exploring the more creative, emotional, right-brained aspects of money… from brainstorming business ideas to helping someone process through their “stories” about money, perhaps gaining big “aha’s” or even reframing how they relate to money. But I’m not an accountant type; I struggle with mundane record-keeping tasks, and I’m not the person to come to with your questions about Quickbooks! Having huge breakthroughs in my relationship with money — and developing many distinctions that help others to do the same — created a new world of possibilities for me, but it didn’t make me a bookkeeper! Still, the bills must be paid, the taxes must be filed. And if you’re like me (naturally resistant to mundane financial tasks), you might even find your mind and emotions working against you to accomplish these things. As they say, awareness is a perfect place to start…. but awareness itself doesn’t guarantee change or even progress. What’s needed is focused attention and energy. Changing our focus and energy around something can have profound effects. Law of Attraction coach Sandy Forster, an Australian single mom who went “from…

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Increase Your Good Luck and Attract More Green (Irish or Not!)

Kate Phillips — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:09:19 +0000

Why are some people so lucky? If you'd like to increase your luck with money this St. Patrick's Day (or any day), read this secret of millionaires. (It might not be what you think!)

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The Sisters of Sizzle Serve Up Wealth for Women

Kate Phillips — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 09:36:40 +0000

(I’ll bet you can’t say THAT three times fast….) What a great month this has been, I’ve been asked to partner with Rachelle, then Robin, and now… The Sisters of Sizzle Talk Radio Show! If you’re not yet familiar with the Sisters or what they’re cooking up in March, well, let me tell you all about it, because they have five shows dedicated to Women and Their Money. I’m honored to kick off the month as part of a list of tremendous guests such as Mikelann Valterra of the Women’s Earning Institute, best-selling author Molly Gordon, (The Accidental Entrepreneur), and Anna Choi, a woman I highly admire for her transformative money management work with couples. See the whole schedule HERE and if you like, subscribe to the free podcast (same page) so that you won’t miss a show! The show I’ll be featured on goes live Wednesday, March 3 at 3pm pst on 106.9 HD, channel 3. For the details of how to listen via the internet, subscribe, or hear a replay, click here. And I can’t wait to meet the Sisters in person… The Sisters of Sizzle are Elise Kloter and Jill Pagano. Amongst other things, Elise is a Passion Test Facilitator, and Jill is a Nia instructor. Together they are fun, energetic, and a perfect example of what happens when women’s intuition meets entrepreneurial synergy. The two met and got this crazy idea to start a radio show, and voila, they were getting their sizzle on in no time! Their program now has thousands of subscribers and attracts fantastic guests. (I’ll bet you can’t say THAT three times fast….) What a great month this has been, I’ve been asked to partner with Rachelle, then Robin, and now… The Sisters of Sizzle Talk Radio Show! If you’re not yet familiar with the Sisters…

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Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Fortune (a teleseminar)

Kate Phillips — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:21:03 +0000

What’s the real cause of financial stress and what can you do about it? Why don’t affirmations and the “Law of Attraction” always work? What are the two kinds of wealth, and why you only want ONE of them for a happy life? Join my new friend Robin Stephens and me for a teleclass on March 2nd and we’ll answer those questions and more! Robin has invited me to launch her next Healthy, Wealthy and Organized teleclass series on March 2nd. The class is free, but you can’t afford to miss it! Robin Stephens is a gifted life coach who works with (especially) women to help them increase wellness and energy create motivation achieve balance conquer their clutter and stress. (How awesome is that!?) Now Robin is helping even more busy women professionals and business owners achieve more inspired, balanced, and organized lives through her classes and products. (See www.healthywealthyandorganized.com) And that includes… this teleseminar! Here’s what’s happening: “Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Fortune Teleclass” Hosted by: Robin Stephens with Guest Expert Kate Phillips Date: March 2, 2010 Time: 5 pm PST/8 pm EST Bridge line: (605) 475-4800 Access Code: 795697# On this call, I’ll reveal the basic three-step formula for creating wealth, as well as six other essential keys for women who want to create more abundance and reverse beliefs and attitudes that sabotage their success. You’ll discover : Simple things you can do right now to alleviate financial stress The biggest key to creating abundance in your life Why affirmations and the law of attraction don’t work How emotions can feed abundance and scarcity thinking The most common beliefs that hold us back from playing a bigger game Creating a healthy relationship with money and more tips or mini-coaching call-ins as time allows! Can’t make the call? No worries.…

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