Abby (Denver, CO)

“Credit card debt had followed me around for so many years. With a few big life changes on this horizon (moving, getting married), I was looking to learn a manageable and digestible way to finally chip away at it.

When signed on, I was definitely nervous about spending so much money while carrying credit card debt. However, the investment in myself was completely worth it. If I had continued just using Mint and putting everything on my credit card, I would have continued to drown in debt and would have no real handle on what I could actually spend.

I have such a better handle on my finances now and am so much more realistic about what I can spend. I get so excited when I get a paycheck to go follow my Spending Plan and deposit the money where I planned for it to be!

Most financial coaching seems very rigid and sterile, but Berkeley made the program fun. She never made me feel ashamed about my finances or my priorities, and broke everything down to be much less daunting than I expected. I’ve even gained a valuable understanding of investing and how to minimize taxes, which was entirely new for me.

It’s so empowering to feel in control of your financial well being and to spend time learning about finances. I no longer feel panicked and hopeless, and finally feel like I’m on the path to becoming great with money.”