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The Top 5 Money Conversations You NEED to Have Before Getting Serious
Money is one of the biggest stressors in relationships, yet most couples avoid talking about it until problems arise. These are the five money conversations you need to have before getting serious — and why they matter.
Alana D'Angelica
Jan 73 min read


How Dual-Income Couples Should Set Up Their Finances (And Why It Prevents Money Fights)
A practical guide for dual-income couples on how to manage joint finances, split expenses, and avoid money fights while protecting independence.
Alana D'Angelica
Jan 63 min read


The Money Strategies That Helped Me Build Wealth (and Why Women’s Economic Power Is at a Turning Point)
The real money strategies that helped me go from $100K in debt to CoastFI. Practical steps, common money myths holding women back, and why women’s economic power is at a turning point.
Alana D'Angelica
Dec 18, 20253 min read


Before You Hire (or Keep) a Financial Advisor, Ask These Questions
Most people don’t need a financial advisor yet. But many hire one by default, often without understanding the fees, incentives, or decisions being made on their behalf. This post breaks down when hiring an advisor actually makes sense, the questions you should ask before committing, and how to decide if managing your money yourself is the better move.
Alana D'Angelica
Dec 16, 20255 min read


Why Women Need a Career Pause (aka Sabbatical or Mini-Retirement)
Feeling stuck on the career treadmill? Here’s why every woman should plan a pause — and the financial steps to make your sabbatical...
Alana D'Angelica
Sep 11, 20254 min read


FROM DEBT TO COASTFIRE: My 15 year journey to Financial Freedom
In 2009, I was in deep. The markets had crashed, the world felt upside‑down, and I was relying on my “year‑end bonus” at Morgan Stanley...
Alana D'Angelica
Aug 8, 20253 min read


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