Meet Doggie

When I connect with clients, we always discuss spending intentionally. In its simplest form, it means spending your money with purpose, regardless of how it may seem to anyone else. This may involve buying front-row seats to see your favorite band, flying across the country to spend time with relatives, or simply ordering from GrubHub. Some may view any of these as a "waste of money," but it's all about your purpose.

This brings me to my family's most recent intentional purchase—and it's an expensive one! We recently brought home a new puppy named Doggie.

Aside from the lifestyle adjustment, she's an expensive little thing, but we were definitely intentional and thoughtful about bringing her home. So far, she spends most of the day asleep under my desk, but I greatly appreciate my clients' patience when she awakes and interrupts meetings.

Ultimately, this isn't just about a puppy. It's about recognizing that every financial plan needs to begin with intentional spending. This may mean reducing spending to fund other financial goals or allowing yourself permission to spend after decades of saving and investing. Perfection doesn't exist in life, especially when it comes to money, but spending with intent is a good start!

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