About Economic Simplicity

Welcome – I’m Kris, and I created Economic Simplicity to make money make sense.

At Economic Simplicity, we believe that financial confidence starts with understanding, and too many people were never taught how money really works. Whether you’re unsure how credit works, what investing even is, or why the Fed is always trending you’re in the right place. We explain the basics in simple terms, with no shame and no jargon.

My journey with money began early, I started in mortgage banking at 20 and quickly developed a passion for helping first-time homebuyers take control of their finances. Coming from poverty, I knew the stress that comes from not understanding money and the freedom that comes from learning it.

Over time, my husband and I chose to live differently within our means, against the grain. People thought we were weird. But now, years later, that “weird” approach gave us freedom. Our kids grew up understanding concepts like compound interest and net worth from a young age and as they grew, their friends started coming to us with their money questions. That’s when we realized: this work matters.

We believe that financial education changes families not just bank accounts. It’s not about sounding smart or acting rich. It’s about being free to build the life you want.

So whether you’re just starting your journey or trying to fill in the gaps, we’re here to help.
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Let’s make finance feel simple and your future feel possible.

MAPS: Your Guide to Intentional Money Moves

MAPS is the core of everything we teach at Economic Simplicity.
It’s our 4-part framework designed to help you build financial habits that stick, not just today, but for life.

Whether you’re brand new to managing money or just tired of feeling stuck, MAPS gives you a starting point and a path forward.

M is for Mindset

Your beliefs about money shape your behavior more than any budget ever will.
We start here because everything else flows from how you think.

With MAPS, you’ll learn to:

Ditch shame and scarcity
Adopt an abundance mindset
Set goals that mean something to you
See money as a tool, not a test

Money isn’t just numbers, it’s personal.
We start here so your journey is rooted in intention, not fear.

A is for Automate

Systems > Willpower

Automation is how we make good habits easier to stick to. It takes the pressure off and helps you stay consistent without constant decision fatigue.

This might look like:

Setting up automatic savings or bill pay
Using digital tools to simplify your accounts
Creating structure that supports your goals behind the scenes

P is for Prioritize

You don’t have to do everything, you just have to do what matters most right now.

Prioritizing means:

Spending in a way that aligns with your values
Knowing the difference between wants and needs without judgment
Making peace with tradeoffs because they reflect your choices, not your failures

S is for Shelter

This is about more than rent. “Shelter” means protecting your future.

With MAPS, this looks like:

Building an emergency fund
Growing your credit score
Avoiding predatory products
Creating the financial stability to sleep at night

Why MAPS works

MAPS doesn’t just tell you what to do with your money. It helps you figure out why it matters and how to do it in real life, one step at a time. It’s not about being perfect. It’s about getting unstuck and moving forward, consistently and confidently.

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