Testimonials

My husband and I had been living paycheck to paycheck for years. The stress of our debt was always on our shoulders as we worked to make ends meet. Was this how life really had to be lived? Scraping by while getting deeper in the red? Gimli Ventures has helped turn our stress around. Through Jennifer's hard work, discipline and motivation we have built up a small emergency fund, paid off 2 credit cards and are working to pay off another 2 credit cards by November. I cannot even begin to explain how amazing it feels to be making headway. We still have a lot of work to do but Jennifer keeps us focused on our goals. When we reach a goal - Jennifer makes us celebrate it. For the first time in years my husband and I look forward to our future. Thank you Gimli Ventures!

When I met Jen I knew nothing about budgeting and I was constantly overdrawn on my checking account. I am a single mother and I do not have a large income and I always felt like I would never get beyond the next week never mind living long-term. All I knew was that I wanted something better for me and my son. I reached out to Gimli Ventures not sure what to expect. I was met with a person that did not judge me for the things I viewed as mistakes from my past, she was so patient with listening to what I struggled with and took the time to build out a plan that helped me to get back on the right side of things. To be able to get through my first holiday without taking out more debt was my big win this year.

I will start by saying the idea of asking someone for help made me mad at myself. The idea that I was where I was with my money sickened me. Going to my family to tell them that we were likely going to lose our home broke me. I knew I needed to do something different at that point. I tried talking to a local financial advisor thinking they could help but they did not listen to me the minute I said I did not have the money to invest. Going back to the drawing board I asked around and one of my veteran buddies recommended Gimli Ventures. When I saw that it said that they did not sell insurance or investment products I though perhaps they could help. Upon calling Jennifer, I found that she was willing to meet with my wife Becky and I and discuss our situation. From the first meeting I had hope that there was something more we could do. After 90 days, we went from being behind and everyone banging down our door for money to having three of our debts paid off. We are seeing now that we are able to have an extra $782 every month that we are using to sock our lenders in the mouth with. I never would have thought I would have kept the house but she was able to save the home my kids grew up in. I will always be grateful I was brave enough to accept her help.

Working with a coach can help you in a number of ways but here are the most common:

• Money fights with partner/ spouses

• Budgeting

• Business Budget planning

• Managing a budget with irregular pay periods (biweekly, monthly income sources or self employment income)

• Accountability in sticking to a budget

• Strategic planning on how to prioritize debt items

• Working through past due or problem debts

• Anyone living paycheck to paycheck

What can a financial coach help me with anyway?

Unlike a lot of companies out there, I am not here to sell you any investment or insurance products meant to grow your wealth. I am not looking to be a hero that comes in and throws your whole world in a tailspin. My job is to be a guide, to walk with you as you are the one that makes massive changes in your story. I will give you tools and easy to walk steps that will allow you to make changes that will last and will enable you to get to those dreams you are chasing.