Where To Start

Where To Start

Welcome to Working With Kirsten. šŸ’›

If you’re looking for practical ways to build wealth, create financial freedom, prepare for retirement, earn additional income, and design a life with more peace and purpose, you’re in the right place.

Whether you’re starting over after 50, dreaming about retiring with confidence, creating an online business, or simply looking for smarter ways to manage your money, this page will help you know where to begin.

So grab a coffee, take a look around, and make yourself at home.

Hi, I’m Kirsten

At 57, I’m building a life of financial freedom, health, happiness, peace, and purpose from my home in the beautiful South of France.

After years of learning, rebuilding, and discovering what truly matters, I realized that wealth is about so much more than money.

Real wealth means waking up without constant financial stress.

It means having time for your family, enjoying good health, helping others, caring for your pets, preparing for retirement, and creating a future that gives you choices instead of limitations.

That’s exactly what this website is about.

Here I share what I’m learning about personal finance, retirement planning, ethical online business, investing, success mindset, wealth psychology, and building multiple income streams that support a life you genuinely enjoy.

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Meet My Little Inspiration Team

One of the biggest reasons I work so hard is for my little family.

You’ll often meet my three beautiful Persian cats: Love, Teddy, and Saiko.

They remind me every single day why financial freedom matters.

It’s not about chasing more.

It’s about having the freedom to spend more time with those we love.

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My Mission

My mission is to help women and men over 50 create a life they truly love through personal finance, retirement planning, wealth building, financial independence, ethical online business, multiple income streams, success mindset, and lifestyle design.

Everything I share is guided by one simple belief:

Financial freedom should create more peace—not more stress.

Start Here

Wherever you are today, there is a perfect place to begin.

šŸ’° Financial Freedom

Discover practical strategies to build lasting wealth, create multiple income streams, and achieve the financial freedom to live life on your own terms.

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šŸŒæšŸ’° Retirement & Wealth Planning After 50

Whether retirement is just around the corner or still years away, it’s never too early—or too late—to take control of your financial future.

Explore practical articles on retirement planning, retirement income, investing for beginners, financial independence, building wealth after 50, and creating lasting generational wealth so you can enjoy greater freedom, security, and peace of mind.

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ā­šŸ” Reviews & Recommendations

Make smarter decisions with honest, unbiased reviews you can trust.

Discover in-depth reviews of online business opportunities, courses, books, tools, software, and resources, along with scam alerts, red flags to watch for, and lessons from my own experiences. My goal is to help you confidently choose what’s worth your time, money, and trust.

You’ll also discover my favorite books on personal finance, wealth building, investing, retirement, success mindset, psychology, personal growth, ethical business, and creating a life filled with purpose and freedom.

Whether you’re looking for your next inspiring read or a practical guide to help you move forward, I’ll share the books that have educated, challenged, and inspired me along my own journey.

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✨ Make Money & Opportunities

 

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🧠 Success Mindset & Success

Success starts in the mind.

Discover articles on success habits, wealth psychology, behavioral finance, confidence, personal growth, lifestyle design, abundance thinking, and developing the mindset needed to build lasting wealth and create a life you truly love.

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šŸ”āš ļø Scams & Red Flags

Not every opportunity is worth your time, money, or trust.

Here you’ll find honest reviews, carefully researched opportunities, scam alerts, red flags to watch for, and lessons I’ve learned from my own experiences—helping you make informed decisions with greater confidence.

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ā˜€ļøā˜• Lifestyle

Building wealth is about so much more than growing your bank account—it’s about creating a life you truly love.

Join me as I share stories and inspiration from the South of France, along with articles on coffee, books, travel, pets, personal reflections, and embracing a slower, more intentional way of living.

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🌱 If I Were Starting My Financial Freedom Journey Today

If I were starting from scratch today, this is the exact roadmap I would follow. You don’t have to do everything at once—just take one step at a time. Small, consistent actions can lead to extraordinary results.

šŸ’° 1. Build a Strong Financial Foundation

Learn how money really works by mastering the basics of budgeting, saving, and managing your finances before chasing quick wins.

🌿 2. Create Healthy Money Habits

Lasting wealth is built through the small decisions you make every day. Develop habits that support your long-term financial goals.

šŸ’» 3. Create an Additional Income Stream

One extra source of income can transform your future, provide greater financial security, and open the door to more opportunities and freedom.

šŸ“ˆ 4. Invest in Your Future

Learn the basics of investing and let time work in your favor. Consistent investing is one of the most powerful ways to build lasting wealth.

šŸ›”ļø 5. Protect Your Money

Stay informed, recognize scams and red flags, and make thoughtful financial decisions that safeguard your hard-earned money.

ā˜€ļø 6. Design a Life You Truly Love

Remember, money is simply a tool. True financial freedom means having the time, flexibility, and peace of mind to enjoy life, care for the people and pets you love, and pursue what matters most to you.

šŸ’› Keep Moving Forward

You don’t need to be perfect to make progress. Every positive step you take today brings you closer to a future filled with greater financial freedom, confid

⭐ My Reader’s Favorites

Not sure where to begin?

These are some of my most popular and helpful articles to help you build a stronger financial future, create additional income, and design a life you truly love.

šŸ“ˆ Retirement & Wealth Planning After 50

Learn how to prepare for retirement, generate retirement income, and build long-term financial security. Master the fundamentals of budgeting, saving, and managing your money with confidence.

šŸ“š Make Money & Opportunities

Explore ethical ways to create additional income and build multiple streams of revenue online

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🌿 Lifestyle

šŸ’» Reviews & Recommendations

Explore reviews and recommendations about programs, tools, and inspiring books on wealth building, personal growth, investing, business, and creating a richer life.

šŸ’° Financial Freedom

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🚩 Scams & Red Flags

🧠 Success Mindset & Wealth Psychology

Develop the habits, confidence, and mindset that support lasting success and financial independence.

šŸ’Œ Join the Working With Kirsten Community

If you’re ready to build lasting wealth, create multiple income streams, prepare for a more secure retirement, and design a life filled with freedom, purpose, health, and happiness, I’d love to have you as part of our community.

Subscribe to my newsletter for practical money tips, wealth-building strategies, retirement insights, honest reviews, inspiring book recommendations, and the latest articles—along with exclusive content and thoughtful resources to help you create a richer life in every sense.

Together, let’s build lasting wealth, greater financial freedom, and a life we truly love—one step at a time.

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šŸ’› Picked With Love

One of my favorite parts of this website is sharing the products, books, tools, and resources that have genuinely made a difference in my life.

Picked With Love is my carefully curated collection of recommendations—from personal finance and wealth-building books to business tools, everyday essentials, coffee favorites, gifts, home finds, and products that help create a healthier, happier, and more intentional lifestyle.

You’ll also discover resources for building an ethical online business, growing multiple income streams, improving your mindset, and designing a life filled with greater freedom and purpose.

Every recommendation is chosen with care. If I wouldn’t recommend it to my family or closest friends, you won’t find it here.

Whether you’re looking for inspiration, practical tools, or thoughtful gift ideas, I hope you’ll discover something you love.

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Thank You for Being Here

Thank you for stopping by.

I know there are thousands of websites you could visit, and I’m truly grateful you’ve chosen to spend some of your time here.

I hope Working With Kirsten becomes a place that inspires you, teaches you something new, and reminds you that it’s never too late to create the life you’ve always imagined.

Let’s build lasting wealth, greater freedom, and a life we truly love—together.

See you around the blog!

šŸ’› Kirsten