Living in northern New Jersey provided the best of all worlds for me.  There were many mountains nearby, which was great since I love to hike.  One of my favorite quotes is “I go into the woods to lose my mind and find my soul.”  

Camping is something I can’t live without – great friends, good food, fresh air, and taking a break to breathe in the peace.  My kids are now grown so recently I sold my house (the market was too high to miss!) and bought a house near the Jersey Shore.   Living close to the beach is awesome!

Life took a dramatic turn when I got divorced in 2007.  While I was married, I easily managed the household finances but when I got divorced, I now had to carry all of the bills for my two kids and me.

I learned how to budget because I had no choice.  I committed to myself and my kids that I would do everything I could to ensure we could stay in our home and their lives would be affected as little as possible.  After all, it wasn’t their fault!  Participating in sports and activities they loved is important.

Anyone who is divorced understands the toll it takes on kids.   They were my driving force.  But we were facing some real financial challenges.

If I didn’t learn to budget, there was no way I could provide for my family.  It wasn’t easy at first, but when I finally got it – and started seeing good results – I realized money doesn’t control me – I control money.

After going through that difficult time, I’m paying it forward with the valuable lessons I learned.  That’s the reason I started Budgeting with Betsy – to help YOU learn how to manage your money so YOU can be in control.  Trust me … it’s easier than you think and you’ll kick yourself later that you didn’t do this earlier!  But you’re here now and that’s what matters! 

In a first call with a client, I hear anxiety.  In the next call, I hear relief.  In the last call – I hear peace.  Every client has said “I have more money than I thought I did” “I am better off than I knew” or “My anxiety has been relieved!”

One client thanked me because after we finalized her budget, her life took a turn so her budget had to be changed but she now has the tools to work it out on her own.  She told me without me she wouldn’t have been able to take her kids on vacation!

And now that YOU are here, with persistence and the right support, you’ll have a success story of your own. I’m happy to be with you on your journey and I look forward to working together soon. 

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Cheers to your success!

-Betsy