Welcome


I’m glad you’re here!  Faith and Finance was coined many years ago while sharing my passion with others.  My experience with living out my faith started in my late teens.  And in my professional life, well…I’ve been in some type of finance for most of my career!

The consistent thread in my life has been educating others in both faith and finance. So, here we are! Welcome!

Start Learning with Me

Need to connect with God? It’s possible.
Need to take control of your finances? It’s also possible.
These are your tools to make it a reality.

Four Steps to Begin To Connect with God

Five Steps to Take Control of your Personal Finances

15 Tips to Help Parents Teach Kids About Money

15 Tips To Help Parents Teach Kids About Money

What’s Next


Embrace a connection to those we trust will lead to learning through other’s experiences…

Feel close to God, be more connected and hear from Him? Yes, hear from him!

Bring on the confidence to make great money decisions or help teach your kids about money.  (That would be awesome!)

Here you’ll find resources (FREE guides), courses, encouragement, financially helpful, faith-boosting, grab a cup of coffee kinda information, put-it-into-action kinda information that will build your confidence, develop your faith and get your finances in order!  You in?

Here you’ll find resources (FREE guides), courses, encouragement, financially helpful, faith-boosting, grab a cup of coffee kinda information, put-it-into-action kinda information that will build your confidence, develop your faith and get your finances in order!  You in?

Blog Posts

Serving Jesus vs Lingering with Jesus

Serving Jesus vs Lingering with Jesus

I am Martha.  Martha is a busy beaver. But…when I sit at Jesus’s feet, I am Mary.  Mary listens intently to not only the words of Jesus but the heart in which the words come forth.    I am goal...

10 Tips for Choosing a Great Financial Advisor

10 Tips for Choosing a Great Financial Advisor

Have you been stressed about your financial situation and are not sure what you should do next? If so, you should consider finding someone who can help.  However, sometimes finding a Financial Advisor or Money Coach can be confusing if you don’t know where to start.  ...

I am a Homeschool Mom

I am a Homeschool Mom

My daughter and I recently found a beehive in a neighbor’s tree and every time we pass it, she is a bit intrigued.  So, for a learning opportunity, I decided to send an email to a local bee farm to inquire about a visit.  That is when it happened.  I found myself...

Testimonials

“Melissa’s Financial Fitness Class” was absolutely phenomenal! She discussed currency, how you earn money, needs versus wants, budgeting and much munch more! It was a fantastic beginning, education for any child, young or older. The kids were engaged and excited to go to class which was awesome. I feel this is such an important part of schooling and helping our children to understand how important managing money and finances are from a healthy point of view.

Melissa does a wonderful job teaching and sharing this with the children in a way that keeps them interested and engaged.”

Kerri Conte

“I had no idea where to begin with my kids in teaching them about money and finance but I knew it was something I wanted my kids to learn. Our lives are centered around earning, spending and saving money yet we spend so little time in formal education learning about it. Melissa showed my kids (and me!) the path to understanding finance and I am so thankful!  She’s so knowledgeable and so great with meeting kids at whatever level they are at in their finance education.”

Colleen Ragan

“Melissa really understands how to engage students of various ages. She takes complex finance topics and breaks them into understandable concepts through engaging activities and projects.”

 “It was cool!” – Zachary

Melody Tash

“I thought your kid’s business class was absolutely a unique and rewarding experience for my son! To have him exposed to this finance knowledge at such a young age, and to see him and others his age get so much out of your lessons, was truly amazing! The discussions you led, and activities you prepared for the children, were all impactful and well-received. Thanks for offering this wonderful opportunity to our homeschool community!”

Janette Shaw

“Melissa’s walk with the Lord has always encouraged me in my own walk with Him. I met Melissa 20+ years ago when we worked together for the same company in New Jersey. During COVID we reconnected. She offered to facilitate an “Experiencing God” study not just for me, but also my neighbor across the street and her friend. We met virtually (like everyone else in the world). Under Melissa’s leadership and wisdom my faith grew. She is keenly in tune with what God puts on her heart and shared useful insight as she listened to us. Meeting together was a part of my week I eagerly anticipated. I’m so grateful for our time together.”

Grateful for you!
Hugs!
Kate