Cedar Daily Money Manager (Cedar DMM)
Daily Money Management · Thurston County, WA

Bills paid.
Accounts watched.

Everyday finances are easy to fall behind on, and stressful to untangle. I keep bills current and accounts accurate, so small problems get caught before they become big ones — backed by 25 years of professional accounting experience. Proudly serving Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, and the greater South Sound region.

Who this is for

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Adult children managing a parent's bills and accounts

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Busy retirees and seniors who'd rather have less to manage themselves

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Career-focused professionals with little time for day-to-day finances

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Adults with special needs who benefit from a steady, trusted hand with money matters

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Federal retirees and employees navigating retirement and benefits paperwork

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Anyone looking for more order, stability, and clarity in their everyday finances

What I do

Pay bills on time
Monitor bank and credit accounts for errors, fraud, or missed charges
Reconcile statements monthly
Provide a clear monthly summary — no jargon, just answers
Spot and cancel unused subscriptions or unnecessary charges
Be your point of contact for billing disputes — with banks, creditors, or utilities
Review medical insurance claims and follow up on how they're processed
Organize and prepare financial documents for your tax preparer
Have a specific need that's not listed here? Let's talk about it.

Why work with Cedar DMM

25 years of professional accounting experience

A trained eye for errors, discrepancies, and fraud that a non-accountant would miss.

Member, American Association of Daily Money Managers (AADMM)

Background Check Cleared (in progress). Bound by AADMM's Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.

Licensed, insured, and bonded

Real protections in place before I ever touch a single account.

Clear boundaries, always

I can't act on your accounts alone — you and your family always stay in control.

Familiar with federal retirement systems (FERS/CSRS) and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Helpful if you're a federal retiree or employee working through benefits paperwork. (Not affiliated with or endorsed by any federal agency.)

How it works

Financial Check-Up

$250 one time

A single session reviewing your accounts, flagging anything that needs attention, and setting up a bill calendar. A low-commitment place to start.

One-Off / Hourly

$95 / hour

For one-off issues — untangling a messy account, sorting out a billing dispute, or a specific project.