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
Author: Carrie Rattle
Carrie Rattle is a Principal at BehavioralCents.com, a website for women focused on mind and money behaviors. She has worked in the financial services industry for 20+ years and hopes to inspire women to better prepare themselves for financial independence.
Divorce Part 1: Choosing the Style that Fits You
Divorce is devastating. Despite the fact that only 5% of divorces are litigated (IDFA), emotions can run high. And the fear of living on less than the combined household income has its own set of challenges. Money decisions are emotional on a good day, but during a divorce emotions are on red alert. For example,… Continue reading Divorce Part 1: Choosing the Style that Fits You
Have You Done the CVS Money Run with Her?
Thanks to my colleague Tod for this title and question that prompted my thinking. Tod has been dating a woman for about a year, and his friends inquired whether Tod had “done the CVS run with her yet?” Tod sought clarification. Apparently, it is a wonder that a woman can spend $200 in CVS in… Continue reading Have You Done the CVS Money Run with Her?
Have You Had….THE MONEY TALK?
You know, where you sit down with your other half and bare all, or tell them that their money habits are driving you CRAZY? Maybe one of you is a Saver, and the other a Spender. The Saver thinks the Spender is out of control, while the Spender thinks the Saver is a tightwad. You… Continue reading Have You Had….THE MONEY TALK?
Help Loved Ones by Putting Money Self-care on Your List
Sometimes my clients move appointments further out this time of year. When the sun is shining, barbecues are scheduled, and summer camp is around the corner, life is a flurry of activity. There is hope and warmth and fun. Money has traditionally been last on their list, falling behind TV re-reruns and cleaning out the… Continue reading Help Loved Ones by Putting Money Self-care on Your List
5 Things You Should Know about Money Management Behavior
INTRODUCTION: Your “how to” blog post should teach the reader how to do something by breaking it down into a series of steps. Begin your blog post by explaining what problem you are going to solve through your explanation and be sure to include any relevant keywords. Add in a personal story to establish your credibility on… Continue reading 5 Things You Should Know about Money Management Behavior
How Fear Clouds Reality
My clients are terrific. They are all unique with their own special gifts and ways of looking at the world. I learn something from each of them. And yet, the way they feel when they first come to me is so incredibly heartbreaking….and unnecessary.It takes incredible courage to admit that their financial situation isn’t where… Continue reading How Fear Clouds Reality
I Know I Need to Save Money! Why Can’t I Just DO It?
If saving money were easy we’d all be doing it. And frankly, about 50% of the Boomer population, who have seen the value of their homes grow naturally, haven’t saved much at all. If you know you need to save money, you belong to a VERY BIG club of like-minded people. That doesn’t mean we… Continue reading I Know I Need to Save Money! Why Can’t I Just DO It?
Losing Money? The $100,000 Noose Around Your Neck
I just finished reading Rich Dad Poor Dad. And I enjoyed the contrarian viewpoint on money and what it should mean. The suggestion that a house is a liability rather than an asset is thought provoking. Is a house just our emotion conquering our logical brain? Growth Over +20 Years Of course, the alternative to… Continue reading Losing Money? The $100,000 Noose Around Your Neck
Greed: Selfishness, or the Broken Trust of a Child?
We all have money beliefs, formed during childhood. We didn’t choose them. They just grew as we processed, experienced, and observed our small world. Often, they came from our parents, or a close role model. We may have adopted similar beliefs, or rebelled. So here we are today, with our money beliefs. Greed Greedy people… Continue reading Greed: Selfishness, or the Broken Trust of a Child?