Michelle Kopp, CPA and Financial Coach

12/04/2025

Check out video three in our Tax Series on YouTube! We're walking through year end moves that can save you in taxes!
https://youtube.com/shorts/RDExU8gxsas?feature=share

11/20/2025

IRS Penalties are at 7%! Check out our latest YouTube video where I talk about how to prevent this tax penalty from affecting you.

The IRS penalty rate just hit 7% - higher than most savings accounts. Even if you made every tax payment this year, you could still get slapped with an under...

11/14/2025

Just started a new year-end tax planning series on our YouTube channel. Check it out below!

Are you losing $15,000+ to the IRS every year — without realizing it?Most high-income professionals are, and it’s not because they’re doing anything wrong — ...

10/30/2025

Latest video is out!

10/08/2025

Checkout our latest YouTube video!

The government just passed legislation with 3 powerful tax benefits—and most people will miss them. In this video, I break down exactly what these "gifts" ar...

02/27/2025

Check out another YouTube in my Cashflow Management Series!

So, you finally have control of your money—what now? Should you save for an emergency fund, invest, or pay off debt first? The order you do these things matt...

02/14/2025

Check out the latest YouTube video in our Cashflow Management series!

Not sure where your money goes? Tracking shows where your money went, but it doesn’t change anything. A budget is about planning for the future, not looking at the past. 💸

In this week’s new YouTube episode, we’re sharing:
✅ Why tracking isn’t budgeting
✅ How to create a budget that works for you
✅ How this method transformed my approach to money

Watch now to learn more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pf5fJ9meTf4

02/07/2025

Starting a new YouTube series for your Cashflow Management! Take a look! https://youtu.be/mMbtxzlVl9U

If you’ve ever thought, “I make too much money to feel this stressed about my finances,” you’re not alone.

Most of us were never taught how to manage money—we’ve been winging it, putting out financial fires, and feeling reactive instead of in control. But winging it can only take you so far. That’s why you need a real money management system—one that’s personalized, focused on cash flow, and actually works for your life.

In our latest video, we’re breaking down the five essentials every money system should have so you can finally:

✅ Feel confident that you’re managing your money the right way
✅ Stop the cycle of stress and start seeing real financial progress
✅ Ensure your system works for you (instead of forcing yourself into one that doesn’t)

If you’re tired of feeling overwhelmed, this is the video you need to watch.

Watch the full video here and take the first step toward an stress-free financial system.
https://youtu.be/mMbtxzlVl9U

11/28/2024

What are you most thankful for this Thanksgiving?

-- I am thankful that the transition my family and I have made to pick up our lives and move to Guatemala is going well!
-- I am thankful for my newborn William who is starting to smile and giggle and melt my heart.
-- I am thankful for my boys who are loving their new life and are already having new experiences they wouldn't have had anywhere else.
-- I am thankful for my husband who is brave and courageous to start a new career and life for our family and ready for whatever adventure comes our way.
-- I am thankful for my family in the States and here in Guatemala, and especially my mom who has helped us get set up here and make all this possible.
-- I am thankful for my maternity leave where I get to spend so much time with the ones I love and adjust to our new family of five.
-- And last but not least, I am thankful for a job and company that I love and get to come back to in the new year.

Let me know in the comments what you are most thankful for this year!

Let's celebrate a spirit of gratitude and carry it with us throughout this year and next!

08/22/2024

My heart is full after I finish my second to last Roadmap to H.O.P.E session before I go on maternity leave in the next few weeks. I love being able to give people hope and seeing the change in them from the start of our session to the end. Makes me so thankful that I get to do this full-time and work for Verde Capital Management, helping people turn their money into life fulfillment and get hope back into their lives.

Thankful for the time I have off that's coming up, to spend with my family and get adjusted to life with 3 boys (yikes!) but I know I will miss my Roadmap to H.O.P.E. sessions and will be ready to come back in the new year, refreshed and ready to dive back in.

If you want to stay in touch until then, I will still be sending out bi-weekly emails to my email list and helping in small ways. Would love for you to join! Go to bit.ly/getbackcontrol to sign up.

07/23/2024

Another great Roadmap to H.O.P.E session last week. Once we finished the call I asked him, "In one word, what are you feeling?" -- "Excited!" he said!

When was the last time you felt excited about your finances or your financial goals??? I would love to help you experience hope again. Book your free Q&A call with me by going to bit.ly/coachingwithverde so we can get you scheduled in August.

Let's work together to help you feel excited to get your finances on track and start seeing progress on your money by the end of the year!

07/16/2024

Hey everyone, Prime Day is here! 🛍️ It's a fantastic time to grab deals, but let's keep our spending in check. Here are some Prime Day-specific tips to help you stay within your budget and make the most out of this shopping event:

1. Create a Shopping List: Identify the Prime Day deals you want to snag ahead of time. Stick to this list!
2. Set a Spending Limit: Determine how much you can afford to spend during Prime Day without straining your finances.
3. Use Price Trackers: Tools like CamelCamelCamel can help you see the price history of items to ensure you're getting a true deal.

Remember, a good deal isn't a good deal if it pushes you over your budget. Happy shopping!

If however, you know yourself and you are actually looking for more ways to TAME your Amazon Spending, go to https://bit.ly/verde-amazon-hacks and get your "5 Essential Hacks to Reduce Your Amazon Spending."