Welcome to Making Cents Count! Making Cents Count was created exclusively for the high-achieving professional woman, to make smart budgeting decisions by teaching her how to organize her finances and investment strategies so that she feels confident about her decisions for a secure future. I believe you control your finances; they don’t control you. I believe you have what it takes to control your finances with the proper tools. I believe you are unstoppable once you feel confident about your financial decisions. You need —and want— to be present and intentional about your own financial well-being. Above all, you need the feeling of confidence about a secure future. About Karen Hi! I’m Karen. I retired from the financial industry and with my passion for helping others, I founded Making Cents Count. I have a BS in Management from Pepperdine University’s George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management, and I held Advisor Series 7 and 63 Securities Licenses NASD FINRA. I spent my career in the financial industry working with the largest insurance carriers in the nation. So, I'm intimately acquainted with many aspects of the financial and insurance sectors. In addition to the valuable information that you'll find here at Making Cents Count, I also provide limited 1:1 Personal Finance and Consulting Services. If you’re ready to get financially organized or take your finances to the next level, I’m happy to schedule a consultation with you. Together, we will help you get control of your finances so that they won't control you!