Some of my friends and colleagues are bankers. Are they knowledgeable and operate with integrity? Absolutely. But first and foremost, they’re human too. Bankers should be more knowledgeable about their business than the average bear. However, they have money emotion and needs like the rest of us, which means they may not be putting you… Continue reading 3 Dangers when Talking Money to Your Banker
Category: Money Behaviors
3 Simple Behaviors to Take the Pain out of Tax Season
Yep, it’s that season again. And it’s stressful. Often the paperwork is more daunting than the actual check we may have to write; and psychologically the agitation we imagine is often much greater than reality. It’s natural to bristle at “administrivia” and avoid submitting our taxes until the very last minute. So before you read further, STOP. Once you… Continue reading 3 Simple Behaviors to Take the Pain out of Tax Season
3 Tips for the Super Mom Brain & Money Talk
We all know a woman’s brain works differently from a man’s. Did you know a woman’s brain goes into superior overdrive once she becomes a Mom? With this kind of computer power – women can tackle, learn and succeed with anything around money talk. We just need to deliver the information and discussions differently. Here’s… Continue reading 3 Tips for the Super Mom Brain & Money Talk
4 Steps to Build Better Money Habits
In our last blog, we talked about changing subconscious habits instead of using pure willpower to save money. It takes desire and focus to change, but once the new habit is on automatic pilot, it takes less effort than sheer will power. A habit loop is comprised of a Trigger, Action and Reward. (1) Charles Duhigg, author… Continue reading 4 Steps to Build Better Money Habits
Use Your Mind to Increase Savings by 73%
Have you ever really, really wanted something but then sloughed it off because the likelihood of saving the money to achieve it was super low? You may have just thrown away the possible. How could I know this? For two reasons: research and client experience. In a recent interview with Jill Cornfield of NBC Universal, we discussed… Continue reading Use Your Mind to Increase Savings by 73%
Are You Committing Financial Infidelity? You May be Surprised
Infidelity is a sizzling topic, and Financial Infidelity is new on the scenes. According to the research Financial Infidelity in Couple Relationships 2018 by Jeanfreau, Noguchi, Mong and Stadthagen, 27% of people admit to keeping a secret from their partner but 53% do keep a secret from their partner. Are they lying? OR, is what they’re doing just not considered infidelity… Continue reading Are You Committing Financial Infidelity? You May be Surprised
Are You Committing Financial Infidelity?
You May Be Without Knowing It According to research 27% of people ADMIT to keeping a secret from their partner and 53% actual DO keep a secret. Get the list of most common Financial Infidelity Behaviors and see how you score compared to other couples. Questionnaire Please Carrie RattleCarrie Rattle is a Principal at BehavioralCents.com,… Continue reading Are You Committing Financial Infidelity?
4 Ways to Take Control of Your Shopping Life NOW
4 Ways to Take Control of Your Shopping Life NOW The reason why you overshop is unique to you. How it impacts your life as you spiral out of control falls into several patterns that look like this: Financial Devastation You may or may not be in serious debt. If you’re in debt, the interest… Continue reading 4 Ways to Take Control of Your Shopping Life NOW
How to Keep Black Friday from Becoming Red Saturday
How to Keep Black Friday from Becoming Red Saturday This year we’re taking a different approach to connecting with you about holiday shopping and spending. Rather than write holiday blogposts, we’re holding several Facebook live events that we hope will feel like holiday experience gifts to each of you. As soon as those are scheduled,… Continue reading How to Keep Black Friday from Becoming Red Saturday
Spending Less by Breaking Money Silence Over the Holidays
This is a guest post written by my colleague Kathleen Kingsbury, whose work and personhood I’ve admired for quite a long time. She is a a wealth psychology expert, founder of KBK Wealth Connection, host of the Breaking Money Silence™ podcast, and the author of several books. She’s just published a book called Breaking Money… Continue reading Spending Less by Breaking Money Silence Over the Holidays