Why You Buy: Getting to the Root of Your Overspending Habit
When you take time to gain clarity on the roots of your overspending habit, you can make a plan for positive change. Kathy Longo, CFP®, CAP®, CDFA®
So often, we have the best of intentions when it comes to our money goals – including with our spending. We might start the month resolving to stop unnecessary spending, only to be wooed by an unexpected sale here, and a fancy coffee there. Before we know it, we’ve spent more money than we wanted to, and we end the month beating ourselves up yet again. If you recognize this cycle, it’s time to get to the root of your overspending habit so you can begin to make a change.
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Kathy Longo, CFP®, CAP®, CDFA®
Kathy Longo brings over 25 years of expertise and experience to Flourish Wealth Management. Kathy is wholly dedicated to improving the life of each client and finds joy in making complex matters simple and easy to understand. She excels at asking the right questions, uncovering new possibilities and implementing the most advantageous strategies for success. Playing such a pivotal role in her clients’ lives remains an honor and a privilege. After earning a degree in Financial Planning and Counseling from Purdue University, she began her career at a small firm in Palatine, Illinois where she worked directly with clients while learning to build a viable, client-centric business. Over the years, she gained extensive knowledge and wisdom working as a wealth manager, financial planner, firm manager and business owner at notable, various sized companies in both Chicago and Minneapolis.
