Maggie Klokkenga
Maggie Klokkenga is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, CPA, AFC®, and the founder of Make a Money Mindshift, a financial coaching firm in central Illinois.
Maggie has been in the financial services industry for over 25 years, and she thoroughly enjoys helping people put the pieces of their money puzzle together, including solving the ubiquitous question of “Where is my money going?” Maggie teaches that once you discover your WHY, you can adjust your mindset and change your HOWs to achieve your WHATs. She has spoken about money mindset and spending to organizations such as Ladies Get Paid, Sodexo, Salesforce.org, and FemCity, and has been quoted in the Associated Press, CBS News MoneyWatch, NerdWallet, and GoBankingRates.
Learn more about Maggie at https://makeamoneymindshift.com. You can follow her on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram at Make a Money Mindshift.
Maggie's latest articles
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What are credit default swaps?
This type of financial derivative played a role in the 2008 recession.
5 min read Mar 27, 2025 -
What is a broad-based index fund?
This type of investment can help diversify your portfolio.
4 min read May 07, 2024 -
What is a nest egg and how do you build a big one?
Because your nest egg is money that you’re saving for a special purpose, you want to carefully protect it.
4 min read May 07, 2024 -
This CPA dad opened these investment accounts for his babies to amass millions — here’s how you can, too
Start investing for your baby with these CPA’s tips.
6 min read Dec 04, 2023 -
The rise of all-cash homebuyers, and what it means for the market
Who is buying homes in cash, and how does it affect the housing market?
4 min read Dec 04, 2023 -
What is a stop-loss order?
Stop-loss orders can help protect investors from large losses in volatile markets.
5 min read Nov 14, 2023 -
‘Small business is the true heart of a community.’ McPherson Local’s quest to showcase Michigan-made products
Discover the inspiring story of small business owner Jen McPherson and her mission to support local artisans and encourage people to shop small in Saline, Michigan.
3 min read Nov 13, 2023