Money Coach and Retirement Strategist for GenXers
Build a money plan that fits your life and turns your retirement goals into reality
Your goals are personal. Your money plan should be too.
Each week, you struggle with the decision of what to do with your money and then second-guess it afterward.
You make a good income. You know you’re responsible.
And yet shame and guilt quietly creep in, whispering,
“You should be better at this.”
You keep moving forward best you can, but find you keep adjusting…
Shifting money around.
Trying to keep everything balanced.
Hoping it all holds together without a clear plan to support it.
You’re tired. Tired of the constant worry. Tired of wondering if you’re making the right moves.
What you need are clear priorities and a plan you trust, so you can replace your doubt with confident decisions about what to do next.
Because here’s the truth:
Your money doesn’t need more rules → It needs a clear purpose for every dollar
When your spending and saving goals are working together instead of competing for attention, you stop managing money by guilt and start managing it with intention.
That’s how a solid financial foundation is built. Not through discipline alone, but through direction.
This is how financial confidence grows
And that’s exactly the work we do here, together.
Before you try another budget, cut expenses, or make big money decisions, let’s take a step back and get clear on your money first.
Introducing the
Your Money Reset Session
A 2-hour session to get clear on what’s really happening with your money, solve what’s not working, and know exactly what to do next.
In this session, you’ll:
Get clear on what’s happening with your money and how it aligns with your goals
Identify what’s working, what’s missing, and what’s holding you back
Evaluate your retirement readiness and pinpoint your biggest opportunity for momentum
Get support with your money struggles and solve one meaningful problem
Leave with a clear next step and know if ongoing coaching is right for you
“So glad I did my work up with you!! I went from paycheck-to-paycheck and making minimum payments on my credit cards to paying off $5k of debt and saving $2500 in 3 months! It makes me happy to open my spreadsheet and see my progress! And it’s definitely helped me curb my non-essential junk spending.”
— Client BC
Hi there, I’m Dalene,
I support women and couples over 40 who want to move beyond restrictive budgets and create a personalized money plan that supports intentional spending, consistent savings, and a successful retirement.
I provide you with the clarity, tools, and strategies to take control of your money, eliminate debt, build emergency savings, and maximize every dollar for your enjoyment and spending.
Ever Feel Like Money Just Disappears?
In this 7-day email challenge, I’ll help you tackle the biggest savings struggle: planning for irregular expenses. By the end, you’ll have a simple system that works for your life, your goals, and your money.
Wealthy After 40 Podcast
The podcast for Gen X women and couples who want to feel confident and clear about how to retire, even if you’re starting late or feel behind on your retirement savings.
Each week, you’ll get step-by-step guidance for retirement planning, smart budgeting strategies, and realistic ways to grow your savings, both your emergency fund and retirement savings, without overwhelm.
If you’re ready to stop stressing about money, build a financial plan you trust, and create a future you’re excited about, this podcast is for you.
Join me every Tuesday for a new episode supporting you in reaching retirement!
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Ready for more personalized support?
If you’re ready for personalized guidance or simply want to ask questions about working together, let’s have that conversation.