By Wanda Wilson | Financial Empowerment Strategist Before we change our finances, our habits, our careers, or our circumstances, there is often another change that has to happen first. We have to change the way we think. I believe mindset is one of the most powerful influences on what we pursue, what we believe is possible, and the decisions we make along the way. You can have access to information and still be afraid to act. You can have opportunities in front of you and sti

By Wanda Wilson | Financial Empowerment Strategist There is a difference between encouraging someone and empowering them. Encouragement can help you feel better about where you are. Empowerment helps you believe you can do something about where you are. I believe people are capable of more than they sometimes recognize in themselves. But life, circumstances, financial challenges, disappointment, fear, or simply not knowing what to do next can cause us to lose sight of what is

By Wanda Wilson | Financial Empowerment Strategist You do not need to have everything figured out before you begin. Start with one decision. Review your finances. Identify one area where you need greater knowledge. Set one financial goal. Ask one question you've been afraid or embarrassed to ask. Change one habit. Have one honest conversation with your family. Take one step. Then take another. Because a brighter financial future isn't usually built through one extraordinary d