Robin’s Story

Robin Thompson, M.A. is an expert in personal finance and the author of Increasing Your Cash Flow: A Practical Financial Guide. Robin worked nearly a decade for General Motors in engineering and management. During that time, several individuals had financial issues that needed attention and sought her help for many years.

After working for more than eight years with GM, Robin moved quickly through the ranks that commanded increasing responsibility. During the last few months as a GM employee, Robin facilitated a career transition program for the employees she supervised. In spite of being on the fast track, she asked to participate in the program and then decided to leave a promising career to pursue a childhood passion which she knew was her true calling, that is, to assist others in money management that promotes financial freedom.

Today, Robin is President and CEO of Budget Wise Consulting, Inc., a financial education and consulting firm. Robin shares the secrets to wealth with audiences nationwide and is a frequent guest on TV and radio programs. She is the Money Coach for WXYZ Channel 7 Action News and serves as an expert contributor on various radio programs. Robin is also an adjunct faculty member at Macomb Community College.

Robin has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters degree in Mathematics. She has completed additional coursework in Economic Decision Analysis.