Do you feel like you have failed miserably at making wise financial decisions? Does the world of finance feel foreign and inaccessible to you? Do you wish you had a friend who would just explain money management? Look no further! Laura Redfern is that friend and knowledgeable guide. A Certified Financial Planner(TM) and Certified Financial Transitionist(TM) with a background in literature and theater, she comes to the world of finance with a refreshing and creative perspective. After working with hundreds of clients, especially women, for more than two decades, Laura has seen what drives financial decision-making - both successful and unsuccessful. In this book, she shows you how emotions, attitudes, and beliefs influence your relationship with money. Through personal stories and practical advice, Laura gives you the tools you need to discover how your greatest joys in life can be supported by your money decisions and take on constructive goals one at a time. Written with simplicity, humor, and a friendly, non-patronizing tone, Peaceful Prosperity creates a safe and supportive environment in which you can move from a place of denial and frustration to a place of excitement and empowerment. In this book, you will: Open up your mindset to make money work for you Acquire insight into your finances through creativity and reflection Learn ways to budget, improve income, and save for your dreams Demystify credit and win the debt game Understand the power of the balance sheet to help you achieve your goals Practice practical and thoughtful tips for having positive money conversations Feel like a valued friend and human. Finally, an encouraging, informative, friendly book about finance! With this book, personal financial management gets easier, lighter, and more emotionally possible. A companion workbook is also available as a training tool, to help you practice the concepts from the book in your life.