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Category: Money Behaviors

Six Shopping Addictions and How to Curb Them

Here are simple strategies to help you deal with six various shopping pitfalls: the shopping channel addict, the drugstore junkie, the big-box store hoarder, the Target cart filler, the online over spender; or a Martha Stewart wannabe? Does one of these people sound like you? If so, check out these common sense approaches in this… Continue reading Six Shopping Addictions and How to Curb Them

The Parable of the Lorelei

A mermaid, beautiful and alluring, sings from the top of a rocky point in the most dangerous section of the Rhine River. Like the sirens of the Homer’s Odyssey, she causes sailors to jump overboard and captains to forget about the deadly dangers surrounding them. Is this German legend about a seductive mermaid a parable… Continue reading The Parable of the Lorelei

I’m In Credit Card Debt From Our Shopping Addiction…And It’s My Friend’s Fault

A nomination in the “birds of a feather” category goes to Christina Anderson and her fashion addicted friend who spurred each other on in their extreme shopping behavior. “Every time I would click ‘purchase’ I got a sick feeling in my stomach and my American Express bill just continued to add up,” said Ms. Anderson.… Continue reading I’m In Credit Card Debt From Our Shopping Addiction…And It’s My Friend’s Fault

Simple Financial Lessons – Breaking Bad Style

From Shopping to Saving blogger Erika draws some financial lessons from the intriguing and troubling AMC TV series Breaking Bad. First, account for all of your expenses; be prepared. Remember that money isn’t everything, and isn’t always the most important thing. Be ready for emergencies and be prepared by having health insurance coverage. You pay… Continue reading Simple Financial Lessons – Breaking Bad Style

3 Doorways: Which One Needs Your Attention Today?

Our relationship with money is complicated. Financial Therapist Bari Tessler Linden talks about her 3 Doorway Method to help think about money. Doorway #1 is Financial Therapy, or “Money Healing.” Paying attention to our financial history, family dynamics and patterns with money can lead to healing and growth. Doorway #2 is Values Based Bookkeeping or… Continue reading 3 Doorways: Which One Needs Your Attention Today?

Focus on the Latte Factor? Or Sweat the Big Stuff?

A perennial question in the world of personal finances. While it’s true that cutting back on some of life’s simple pleasures can add up to decent savings, maybe applying the same effort to larger items would have more impact. Some of the “Big Stuff” you might consider: Raising deductibles on insurance premiums, refinancing your mortgage… Continue reading Focus on the Latte Factor? Or Sweat the Big Stuff?

Great Grocery Savings Strategies Anyone Can Use

Extreme couponing isn’t for everyone; thankfully, there are other ways to save money on groceries. Some suggestions from Financial Highway: Shop ethnic markets; spices and seasonings are especially well priced here. Reduce your animal protein and stock up on lentils, garbanzo beans and peanut butter; better for your health and your wallet. Buying generic and… Continue reading Great Grocery Savings Strategies Anyone Can Use