Money Mentalist

Money Mentalist Lynda Moore - Money Mentor and Author
Conversations With Money - A Love Story I’m Lynda, the Money Mentalist. I started my career as an accountant when I was 17.
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I love numbers, to me they tell a story of your business and your life. I read them like others read novels. I graduated from University with a B.Com. After working for several accounting firms, when I was 7 months pregnant with my daughter (now nearly 33), I began my own practice. I remained in Public Practice until 2010 when I sold my business to return to university to study Psychology. In the

middle of all of this, my marriage ended. Anecdotally, 70-80% of relationships break up because of money and this was true in my situation. I was devastated, and an emotional wreck. Even though I was an accountant, which meant I had a sound knowledge of my own financial situation, that didn’t really help me going through my own breakup. Emotions completely took over. I felt I was completely on my own. I came out the other side servicing $600,000 of debt. It may seem a strange change in career path from accounting to Psychology, but it made complete sense to me. What I had realised in my years in practice, is that accounting (and money) isn’t just about the numbers, it is also about the emotions that go behind the numbers, it’s how we see the world and how we make decisions all stem from our relationship with money. I graduated again this time with a Post Graduate Diploma in Arts (Psych). I continued to specialise in Money Psychology by continuing my training with Professor David Krueger (author of the Book ‘The Secret Language of Money’) and became a certified Money Mentor Coach. What Changed?
• I learned the distinction between a budget and a money plan.
• I started saying No to myself and others about things that didn’t really matter to me. And saying Yes to what was important to me. This was when I really saw the impact of mindset on moving the numbers.
• I learned how to make the tough decisions that helped me turn my life around.
• I rewrote my own Money Story. The Money Mentalist was born, and I now spend my time working with individuals and couples helping them understand their relationship with money, how to communicate about money to each other and how to make better financial choices. I use my accounting expertise to help them build a Money Plan (I don’t use the term budget) which gives them the confidence to manage their money to reach their financial goals. Want to know more about the Money Mentalist and how I can help you? Visit my website at www.moneymentalist.com

Want to know what your money personality is? Then take the quiz here >> https://money-mentalist.involve.me/whats-your-money-personality

19/06/2026

My entrepreneurial journey started long before I opened my accounting practice 37 years ago.

At 10 years old, I was selling handmade bracelets at school and learning lessons about business I still use today.

Where did your business journey begin? I'd love to hear your story. 👇

Congratulations to Nelson Provincial Museum and the Tasman Bays Heritage Trust on an incredible Gala Royale Dinner held ...
17/06/2026

Congratulations to Nelson Provincial Museum and the Tasman Bays Heritage Trust on an incredible Gala Royale Dinner held on 15 June, raising more than $30,000 to help preserve our region’s heritage for future generations. 👏🏛️

It was a fantastic evening and a great example of the community coming together in support of such an important cause.

Sarah from Clean Break and I had a wonderful time attending and supporting the event.

Well done to everyone involved! 💙

Winter has a funny way of influencing how we spend.When it’s cold and grey, it’s easy to find ourselves reaching for sma...
17/06/2026

Winter has a funny way of influencing how we spend.

When it’s cold and grey, it’s easy to find ourselves reaching for small comforts — a café treat, something new for the home, or a little “pick me up” shopping trip.

But is it really about the things we’re buying, or the feeling we’re trying to create?

This article explores winter spending habits and how awareness can help us make more intentional choices without giving up the things we enjoy.

Mot Girl 💛

https://moneymentalist.com/2026/05/26/accountant-in-motueka-winter-spending-creep/

16/06/2026

A night of glamour for a great cause with Clean Break.

We loved supporting the Nelson Provincial Museum fundraiser and celebrating one of the organisations that helps preserve our region's stories and history.

Thank you to everyone involved in creating such a wonderful community event.

14/06/2026

Do you and your partner really talk about money?

Not just the grocery bill or petrol costs, but the deeper conversations that shape your financial future together.

I learned the hard way how important those conversations are, which is why I wrote Conversations with Money: A Love Story.

In this video, I share my story and some insights that could help strengthen both your relationship with money and your relationship with each other.

Watch below and let me know what you think. 👇

I’m really looking forward to sharing this year’s Sounds of Solstice concert with you all, brought to life by the Māpua ...
12/06/2026

I’m really looking forward to sharing this year’s Sounds of Solstice concert with you all, brought to life by the Māpua Community Choir alongside the Māpua School Choir and a wonderful group of local musicians.

It’s always such a special evening for our community, bringing together voices, instruments, and generations of talent. This year’s programme includes a lovely mix of gospel, musical theatre, popular songs, and a few winter-inspired pieces to celebrate the season. We’re also fortunate to have some beautiful individual performances and a brass ensemble from members of the Motueka District Brass Band.

These concerts have become a much-loved tradition for us, and it’s always a joy to see the hall filled with friends, families, and neighbours coming together through music.

The details are below, and I do recommend arriving early as seating is limited.

📍 Māpua Community Hall
📅 Thursday 25 June
🕡 6.30pm
🎟 Koha entry (suggested $5, cash preferred, EFTPOS available)

We’re just a few days away from our Financial Literacy for Smart Women seminar in Nelson, and if you’ve been thinking ab...
11/06/2026

We’re just a few days away from our Financial Literacy for Smart Women seminar in Nelson, and if you’ve been thinking about coming, now is the time to register.

This is a complimentary event designed to help women feel more confident and in control of their financial future, with practical insights you can use straight away. I’ll be joined by Dawn Toughey and Sarah Frost, and we’ll be sharing simple, actionable steps to support better financial decision-making.

Because it’s free, places are filling quickly, but we can still fit more women in—so it’s a great opportunity to take advantage of.

Thursday, 18 June 2026
10:00am – 11:00am
Rutherford Hotel (Heaphy Room), Nelson

Morning tea is included.

Register in the link below, and we look forward to seeing you there.

During this complimentary seminar, our three speakers Lynda Moore, Dawn Toughey and Sarah Frost, will provide practical insights and actionable steps you can take straight away.

Mot Girl confession: every now and then I sit down and do a proper review of where my money has been going.It's amazing ...
10/06/2026

Mot Girl confession: every now and then I sit down and do a proper review of where my money has been going.

It's amazing what you find when you stop and look closely. Forgotten subscriptions, little recurring charges, and purchases that made perfect sense at the time but no longer fit your life.

The goal isn't to cut out everything you enjoy. It's about making sure your spending still reflects what's important to you now.

Have a read and see if there are any subscriptions quietly hiding in your bank statement that deserve a second look.

https://moneymentalist.com/2026/05/12/accountant-in-motueka-the-subscription-trap-are-you-paying/

10/06/2026

Community is one of the most underrated business strategies. 💡

I facilitate The Networkers, Motueka Group and every Tuesday we show up, share wins, tackle challenges, and grow together.

If you're a local business owner, come along.

📍 Elevation Café, High Street | Tuesdays 9:30am

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