Money Coaching

💚 Financial Clarity & Calm 💚

Because sometimes money feels messy

Are you feeling anxious because you just can’t figure out where all your money is going? (You know plenty is coming in, but where is it?)

It seems like you used to have a handle on your budget, but now life has gotten more complex with recent life events. Yes, you have an “emergency fund,” but it keeps shrinking. Or, although you usually pay off your credit card each month, recently you missed a month—and now there’s that old debt again.

If this sounds like you, you’re not alone!

Managing personal finances is complex, and most of us weren’t mentored in the skills and methods we need now. It can feel frustrating and more than a little scary.

I know it’s not easy. But it can get better . . . way better! 🤗

As your financial coach, I’m here to be your supportive guide to the YNAB method (and optimizing your YNAB system!), so you can:

  • Gain total financial clarity (and sleep better at night)—more quickly!

  • Reach your near-term financial goals—with greater ease!

  • Emerge from debt faster, end the money stress, and save money effortlessly!

  • Enjoy personalized guidance for building a felt sense of steadfast calmness in your financial life.

  • Be supported with an inspiring and compassionate coach by your side encouraging you! :-)

  • Be guided in applying the YNAB method in your business.

  • Experience clarity with variable income.

  • Partnered? Enjoy couple-specific YNAB insights, methods, and support.

  • Feel that delightful spark of joy (known to all skilled YNABers) in your relationship with your money. 💚

Curious if 1:1 coaching is right for you?

Schedule a free session so we can talk. Feel free to ask me anything, and I’ll be able to learn a bit about your situation and share more about the way I support clients. If you’d like, we’ll even do a little YNAB coaching together. This is the best way to know if we’re a good match.

Your first session is free.
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  • Alyson is a facilitator of financial alchemy for her clients!

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    “My experience [in the Money Zendo] has greatly improved my sense of financial well-being. My previous relationship with money was not very structured or planned out, and with YNAB/Alyson’s amazing support there’s an infrastructure and scaffolding being built on multiple levels. All of this has helped me prepare for an expansion of my finances that is already starting to occur. Alyson is a facilitator of financial alchemy for her clients!”

    — Kaybee M., Chicago

  • In my sovereignty to make financial choices that I am proud of!

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    “Working with Alyson, I feel rejuvenated in my sovereignty to make financial choices that I am proud of and are sustainable. I know how to use my money to live a life that is nourishing and in alignment with my values. Alyson is full of such vibrancy and is the best coach I have ever had!”

    — Avry R., Bellingham

  • I better understand my relationship with money—and also my relationship with myself!

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    “Alyson has not only helped me better understand my relationship with money but also my relationship with myself! I see my emotional/interpersonal life getting played out in my YNAB: ‘Does that [particular spending choice] align with the goals I've set for myself, both in YNAB and outside of it?’ Tapping into what brings me joy—and how to make my resources mimic that through YNAB—has been a welcomed experience! Grateful for this way of life and for Alyson's guidance in it! “

    — Brook R., Bellingham, WA

  • Feeling more comfortable talking about all sides of my finances, including what's there to celebrate

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    “Working with Alyson helped me map out how much money is really coming in, where it's going, and what goals might be possible to reach in the future within my budget, depending on my priorities. The classes helped me lessen my anxiety around money, and I left feeling more comfortable talking about all sides of my finances, including what's there to celebrate.”

    — Kara H., Bellingham

  • Alyson is helping me sleep better at night!

    “It was time to get a firm grip on our spending habits and make some serious changes. Well I met Alyson just in time. She is the Rockstar that is helping me with my goals and I am again sleeping better at night. I have a long way to go to meet my financial goals but it feels good to have a coach to hold my hand when I need it. Alyson ROCKS!”

    — Shelly C., Bellingham, WA

YNAB: A powerful method that clears up the confusion—and brings calm (and delight!)

YNAB is the beloved financial method, system, and app that clarifies everything.

Read about what YNAB does (and why I love sharing YNAB with others)!

🌿 Custom Coaching Programs & Pricing

Everyone’s financial situation is unique, some more complex than others. When we meet the first time, I'll assess your situation and can then offer you a custom program based on your needs.

That said, in general, most folks (who are new to YNAB) are very well supported with a coaching program that spans 2-3 months and includes 6-8 coaching sessions.

Many also choose to add on monthly or quarterly check-up sessions for added support.

Review all the pricing details here:

“The average YNABer saves $600 in 2 months and $6000 their first year.”

- YNAB’s website                       

🌿 Let’s Talk.

Your first session is free.
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FAQ

  • See all the details on the Coaching Programs & Pricing page.

  • For greatest success, the following qualities are helpful:

    • Motivated: You’re feeling is highly motivated to dive in.

    • Curious: You are curious and open to forming supportive new habits.

    • Tech: You are tech-competent (or at least tech-curious).

    • Time: You’re up for completing 60-90 minutes of homework between the first 2-3 coaching sessions, as well as ongoing, regular YNAB tending. (A few minutes here and there / daily works best).

    • Style: You enjoy a coach with a caring, enthusiastic, encouraging, and somewhat playful coaching style. :-)

  • Likely, yes! Many people use YNAB for their business bookkeeping (and I am one of them).

    No inventory or payroll: As long as your business does not have payroll or inventory, YNAB can potentially work for your business. And, if so, I’ll be happy to guide you in setting this piece up as well. :-)

    Note: To keep everything tidy, I recommend maintaining a separate YNAB budget (inside your same YNAB account) for your business.

  • Great question! You can read all about YNAB here: greenestar.co/about-ynab

  • The coaching I offer complements the services offered by a financial planner or advisor in several ways.

    YNAB coaching focuses on the following: staying inspired and on track with current cash flow (enhancing it and overcoming obstacles to it); creating supportive new money habits; emerging from debt, setting attainable spending goals (and meeting these targets!), and staying inspired and on track with saving money for small and medium-sized goals—as well as strategizing savings for larger dreams!

    In contrast, a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) or financial advisor spends less time and focus on supporting clients with day-to-day cash flow, debt, shorter-term savings, and daily money habits. Instead, they focus on investment management, long-term planning, and protecting you from various liabilities (e.g., taxes, insurance planning, retirement costs, and estate planning).

    While a YNAB coach does not advise you on any specific investments (that is beyond our scope), the YNAB method excels at helping you save more money (and building up stellar money-saving habits!)—and then YNAB also supports you in deciding how much of that saved money you would like to put toward your longer-term goals, such as investing for retirement or purchasing a home.

  • Yes, a few sliding-scale spots are available!

    If you would like to work with me, and if the cost is out of reach for you in your current financial situation, reach out to me at greenestar.co/contact.

    Let's see what's possible. 💚

  • That’s a great question!

    The easiest way to know is to schedule a free session, so we can chat. In our session, I’ll ask you a few questions about what you’re seeking, I can share more about my approach(es), and you can ask me anything you like. :-)

    Also, if you feel open to it, these free introductory sessions also include coaching time . . . so you’ll also get a sense of how it would feel for us to work together.