Empowering Step and Blended Families
to talk about Money and More…
Welcome !
This site is for you to help you beat the odds. Statistics show that 2 out of 3 second marriages fail, and that the leading cause of divorce is financial conflict.
Drawing on 20 years of experience and using research, resources and training specifically related to behavioral finance, emotions and money, and marital and family therapy, the coaching and services provided are designed to empower couples in blended families at any stage of their relationship to thrive.
Services to Support You
Couples with step and blended families benefit from a variety of services, based on where you are in your relationship journey and what particular challenges and opportunities you are currently facing. The coaching and consulting provided are meant to bring you practical, realistic solutions you can begin to apply immediately. Soon after beginning their first session, clients often express great relief and a sense of being seen and understood that brings them hope and excitement for their future. Some of the most popular services provided are:
“With ‘Financial Infidelity’ as the #1 reason for divorce, couples need tools for easily talking about money in ways that strengthen their relationship!” Emily Bouchard
About Emily Bouchard
I’m passionate about connecting people to effective resources and useful approaches to money and marriage that can bring greater fulfillment to their lives.
For twenty years my role is to empower clients to successfully address the qualitative, “softer” issues couples and families face when making decisions about their wealth. I co-authored Estate Planning for the Blended Family with L. Paul Hood, Jr, and Beginners Guide to Purposeful Prenups with Emily Chase Smith, Esq.
Education
- B.A. in Child Development from University of Pennsylvania
- MSSW from University of Texas at Arlington
- Certification in Money Coaching for individuals and couples from the Money Coaching Institute.
Emily has been featured in media including
