Christine Luken
Ready to master your money and become a financial success? Then you need Christine Luken, the Financial Dignity(r) Coach in your corner! As the Founder of the Financial Dignity(r) Movement & a Certified Financial Counselor, Christine has coached hundreds of high earning professionals to pay off staggering amounts of debt and massively increase their net worth over the past fourteen years. Christine's three books, Money is Emotional, Manage Money Like a Boss, & Financial Dignity(r) After Divorce, have landed her over 100 podcast, TV, and radio interviews, establishing her as the authority on money and emotions. When she's not coaching clients from her office in Cincinnati, you can find this Certified Divorce Specialist & member of the Financial Therapy Association curled up with a good book, a fluffy cat, and a strong cup of coffee. Learn more here .
Articles by Christine Luken
- Money & Life
From Money Shame to Financial and Spiritual Harmony
Christine Luken shares her journey reconciling spirituality and money, emphasizing that money is deeply emotional and intertwined with spiritual beliefs.
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Is Love Quietly Destroying Your Financial Future?
The emotional side of money that no one talks about. Often, women stay stuck in financial patterns that don’t serve them.
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Before Wealth Changes, Your Money Mindset and Identity Must Shift
Money problems aren't solved with more money. Because money isn't actually the real problem. It's an identity problem.
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You Fixed the Budget … So What’s Still Off?
Completely changed the way I approach personal finance: Your relationship with money isn’t one-dimensional. It’s multi-layered.
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Your Brain Is Blocking Financial Growth
Gets real about the science behind financial comfort zones, including how fear and old family patterns can quietly sabotage your financial aspirations.
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5 Money Lessons From Couples Who’ve Managed Finances Together for Decades
I gathered some priceless gems of advice for you straight from the source on money, marriage, and communication!
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Don’t Make Money Moves While Triggered: Emotional Clarity Drives Results
Challenges the tired think positive and money will follow narrative and offers actionable steps tailored for business owners in high-stakes fields.
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Why I’m Not Setting My 2026 Money Goals Yet (and Why You Shouldn’t Either)
I used to skip them too. And skipping them is one of the biggest reasons goal setting feels heavy, pressured, or oddly disconnected from real life.
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Stop Guessing: How To Find the Exact Financial Focus You Need Next Year
It’s tempting to jump straight into aggressive saving, income goals, or a flurry of expense cutting. Some people go all-in on investing.
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Generational Wealth Starts in the Mind: Transforming Money Beliefs, Trauma, and Legacy
Eye-opening conversation about decoding financial behaviors and building a legacy rooted in empowerment rather than trauma.
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Conscious Capitalism: 5 Practical Ways To Use Your Money for Good Every Day
Here are five practical ways you can be a conscious capitalist starting today.
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Why Inherited Wealth Can Feel Like a Trap — And How To Break Free
Dig into something most financial experts shy away from: the emotional burden that can come with inheriting wealth.
- Opinion
Can AI Feel Shame, Empathy, or Trust? Why Coaches Still Matter in the Age of Tech
As someone who blends wise money management with emotional intelligence, I believe AI will never replace the heart of what we do as financial coaches.
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Money Isn’t Just Math: My 3 Go-to Tools for Emotional Financial Wellness
That’s why we need to emotionally charge our savings goals using BOTH positive and negative emotions.
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The Shocking Math: Why My Country Club Membership Paid for Itself—and Then Some
But for me, joining a country club was a money-smart and emotionally aligned decision that saved me $84,871.
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What the Big Beautiful Bill Means for Your Wallet in 2025
Juicy for those earning six figures with a side of tips or overtime OT. Wondering how the Big Beautiful Bill could save you on taxes? #taxes
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Letting Go of Money Shame: The First Step to Financial Freedom
I shed light on intense emotions such as shame, guilt, and perfectionism, and demonstrate how they manifest specifically in our financial lives. #shame
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The Truth About Family Wealth Transfers: What You Need to Know
He shares the lessons learned from the emotional and financial complexities that accompany family wealth transfers. #wealth #family
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How to Say No to Financial Requests Without Guilt
Saying no to financial requests from people you love is hard, especially if you can help. But what if you don't want to? #investor
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The Cure for Comparison: How Gratitude Unlocks True Contentment
Findings on comparison, envy, and contentment, along with my observations about how these apply particularly to money. #money #wealth
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Who's Steering Your Finances? How to Regain Control and Secure Your Future
By the time I finally realized I had to leave, I was deep in debt, my credit score was wrecked, and debt collectors were calling non-stop.
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Finding Harmony: How to Balance Your Financial Yin and Yang
Say goodbye to those overly strict money rules and discover how to build a financial strategy that leaves room for both security and enjoyment! #finance
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Numbers To Know Before You Buy a Car
It’s important to be armed with the right numbers before you enter the car dealership. #cars #finance #investors
- Opinion
Why I Disagree With Dave Ramsey
I break down these points of contention and give you an alternative point of view from my many years of being on the front lines of personal finance.