As your income grows, so does the temptation to make life easier for your kids. But giving them financial abundance without the foundation of good money habits can backfire leading to entitled attitudes or future money struggles. Christine Luken gets real about fostering financial responsibility, gratitude, and independence in your children even when you can afford to say “yes” more often than “no.”

Christine discusses:

• How to teach kids the mechanics of money without boring lectures.
• Why shared experiences matter more than pricey gadgets?
• Why money should not be used as a tool to control children’s choices?
• Financial activities you can involve your children or relatives in.
• How to strike a balance between providing financial support to your children and ensuring they develop financial independence.

Resources:

• 60-minute consultation with Christine to create your personalized plan of action to increase your kids’ financial knowledge and experience, book here: https://bit.ly/60minsCL
• If you’re interested in working with me 1:1, apply for Financial Dignity® Coaching here:
  https://www.christineluken.com/apply/
• Emma, The Emotional Money Coach: https://bit.ly/GetEmmaNow
  Use promo code podcast (no spaces, no caps) for a special listener discount!
• Wealthy Woman Book Club®
  https://www.christineluken.com/wealthy-woman-book-club-join-now/
• Money is Emotional: Prevent Your Heart From Hijacking Your Wallet book:
  https://www.christineluken.com/books/money-is-emotional-book/

Connect with Christine:

• Connect with Christine Luken for financial coaching:
• Emma, the Emotional Money Coach (Your ChatGPT AI coach): Use promo code podcast (no spaces, no caps) for a special listener discount!
• Join the Wealthy Woman Book Club:
• Money Mind(RE)set Hypnosis Library:
• Join the FREE Financial Dignity® Community:

Ready to set ambitious goals for 2026? Before you dive in, discover why celebrating your wins and learning from your challenges can transform your business and financial outcomes. In this episode, Christine Luken shares her proven year-end review process that sets the foundation for powerful goal-setting and lasting success.

Christine discusses:

• Why you don’t need to have your resolutions ready by January 1st.
• Why women especially tend to skip celebrating accomplishments.
• How to build momentum instead of starting from zero.
• The importance of creating celebration and vision boards that keep you motivated all year.
• How to connect financial goals with real meaning and make them stick.

Resources:

• If you’re interested in working with me 1:1, apply for Financial Dignity® Coaching:
• 5 Reasons Why People Give Up on Their Money Goals (Ep. 9)
• Books by Christine Luken
• Wealthy Woman Book Club®
• LH Agenda Planners

Connect with Christine:

• Connect with Christine Luken for financial coaching:
• Emma, the Emotional Money Coach (Your ChatGPT AI coach): Use promo code podcast (no spaces, no caps) for a special listener discount!
• Join the Wealthy Woman Book Club:
• Money Mind(RE)set Hypnosis Library:
• Join the FREE Financial Dignity® Community:

Are you and your spouse on the same page about money or do finances spark more stress than unity? On this episode of Money is Emotional podcast, Christine Luken dives deep into the “separate vs. joint accounts” debate, challenging money myths and sharing strategies every married couple should know.

Christine discusses:

• Why separate accounts don’t equal secrecy.
• How to build trust and prevent money fights.
• Smart money moves for blended families.
• Why secret bank accounts or debt is a red flag.
• How to protect personal and business assets with smart estate planning.
• Timely strategies for financial healing after experiencing financial abuse.

Resources:

• Is My Spouse Hiding Money from Me (Ep. 5)
• Triumphing Over Financial Abuse with Allison Dagney (Ep. 19)
• Books by Christine Luken
• If you’re interested in working with Christine, 1:1, apply for
  Financial Dignity® Coaching:

Connect with Christine:

• Connect with Christine Luken for financial coaching:
• Emma, the Emotional Money Coach (Your ChatGPT AI coach): Use promo code podcast (no spaces, no caps) for a special listener discount!
• Join the Wealthy Woman Book Club:
• Money Mind(RE)set Hypnosis Library:
• Join the FREE Financial Dignity® Community: