TheĀ Financial Wellness Blog

How Understanding Trauma and Neuroplasticity Can Transform Your Financesā€”and Your Life Sep 03, 2024

I have shared my journey to motherhood and my daughter's early challenges when coming into our forever home. She was born in Haiti and came home at the age of two. The story I tend to tell is when...

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Debt Relief Scams Exposed: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Finances Sep 03, 2024

Are you bombarded with ads promising to erase your credit card debt? In this episode of Mindful Money Nuggets, I expose the truth behind debt relief programs, revealing the risks and smart...

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How Much Money Is Enough? Redefining Wealth! Sep 02, 2024

In this episode of Mindful Money Nuggets, Traci Dority-Shanklin explores how to define what “enough” means for your most authentic life. Learn practical tips for creating a financial...

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Reframe Your Money Beliefs for a Wealthier Future Aug 17, 2024

In this episode of Mindful Money Nuggets, we explore the concept of “shadow words” and how they influence our financial behavior. Learn how to integrate and transform these hidden...

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Audit for Hidden Savings Aug 12, 2024

In this episode of Mindful Money Nuggets, Traci Dority-Shanklin dives into the critical practice of auditing charges during your monthly reconciliation process. Discover how a few simple steps can...

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Managing Anxiety with Insights from Inside Out 2 Aug 12, 2024

In this episode of Mindful Money Nuggets, I share a personal experience inspired by Disney Pixar’s Inside Out as well as Inside Out 2 and how it relates to managing anxiety and financial...

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Retire Your Brain for Financial Freedom Aug 12, 2024

In this episode of Mindful Money Nuggets, we explore the fascinating concept of neuroplasticity and how it can transform your financial habits. Learn how identifying core money values, reframing...

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Money Blocks Be Gone Aug 12, 2024

Join me on Mindful Money Nuggets as I reveal the sneaky ways limiting money beliefs sabotage your financial success. Learn how to identify these beliefs, reframe them, and create a positive money...

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Your Future at Stake: The Vital Role of Social Security in the 2024 Presidential Election Jul 26, 2024

As we gear up for the 2024 Presidential Election, I wanted to chat about something super important for all of us planning for retirement—Social Security. With so many changes in the way we...

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My Personal Journey Through America's Controversial Future: Project 2025 Jul 26, 2024

I am tired of being "othered" and now feeling erased! I expected to post a blog different from this one. I am sorry that it is not more in line with my mission to help people regain control over...

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Creating an Actionable Budget: A Step-by-Step Guide Jun 21, 2024

When it comes to financial wellbeing, one of the most crucial yet often misunderstood tools is the budget. Specifically, an actionable budget—a dynamic, money-tracking system that assigns...

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Navigating Debt Relief: Truths, Myths, and Smart Alternatives Jun 06, 2024

Dealing with debt can be overwhelming, especially with so many ads promising quick fixes. In this blog, we'll explore the truths and myths about debt relief and offer smart alternatives to help you...

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