Annette Harris is the Founder of Harris Financial Coaching. Annette is an Army veteran and an Accredited Financial Counselor. She also works in the human resources field as Human Resources Director. She is a Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources, SHRM-Certified Professional, and Certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistant with AARP Tax-Aide.
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There’s a certain kind of freedom that comes with being DINKs (dual income no kids). For Annette Harris, who works full-time in human resources, teaches as an adjunct instructor and operates a financial coaching practice called Harris Financial Coaching, and her husband, who is retired military and an educator, that freedom looks like early mornings without chaos, travel without guilt and a solid financial plan built for two.
“When my daughter went off to college, my husband and I cooked less, which caused us to eat out more often,” stated Annette Harris, owner at Harris Financial Coaching.
Consider planning your weekly or monthly meals and incorporate grocery shopping into your routine to eliminate the need to pick up a quick but expensive meal for your family.
Having conversations with children at a young age can help parents become more comfortable talking about money as they grow. Starting with small life lessons, such as making grocery shopping decisions, can help children understand the value of money and gain self-confidence to make financial decisions. Teaching through everyday life choices can make it easier for parents to talk about money.
Money confidence occurs when you begin envisioning what you want your future life to be. It also comes with acknowledging your past money mistakes and committing to moving forward. Moving forward requires writing down your goals and creating an actionable plan that can help you begin taking action one step at a time.