In this new evolved world with women and men working, traditional ‘home’ duties are shared with both partners. Men have learned to express themselves through cooking, which is great for all of us who never quite enjoyed the chore. But should they do the grocery shopping for the household? Not if you want to manage… Continue reading Should You Let Men Grocery Shop?
Category: Money Behaviors
Behavior Change at Lululemon – Just in Time
It took the Lululemon sales consultant AND my husband to talk me out of a money behavior that was so very hard for me to resist. And I sought their help to do it. Our money beliefs can be pretty hard-wired. Whether we are a spender or a saver; we value status or find money… Continue reading Behavior Change at Lululemon – Just in Time
Save Money – Choose Your Shopping Buddy Wisely
If we have a choice of companionship when it’s time to go shopping, we often choose friends with a like-minded attitude if we’re not with family. Women are encouraged to shop together for good reason – they’re unstoppable. Women take pride in carefully selecting goods and comparing. It can be a social occasion and emotional… Continue reading Save Money – Choose Your Shopping Buddy Wisely
Build Tiny Money Habits to Big Success
Professor B.J. Fogg has a fun approach to changing habits. He has a program called Tiny Habits, and the concept is a simple way to ease you into new money habits. This blog includes excerpts from an article on B.J. Fogg in Success.com. B.J. Fogg’s concept of Tiny Habits basically teaches you to break down your… Continue reading Build Tiny Money Habits to Big Success
Cash in the High Stakes Moment
My husband commented that I should check my tires since one in particular seemed a little deflated. I never look at my tires -never thought to – unless of course one goes flat on the way to a really important meeting while I’m in my best suit. Then I’d notice. The mundane chore was fit… Continue reading Cash in the High Stakes Moment
Dishing on Couple’s Money with Mrs. & Mr. Tomato
Thanks to Cheryl and Stu Benton for willingly ‘baring all’ on their money beliefs, and how they found common ground as a couple. Here is their story. If you’ve ever talked with Cheryl, her intelligence is evident. She had the guts to build an ad agency which was purchased by a larger company, and then… Continue reading Dishing on Couple’s Money with Mrs. & Mr. Tomato
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%
6 Tips to Confront Your Money Fear
Fear is uncomfortable, and unwelcome in our lives. Centuries ago it kept us alive. Now, it’s more about emotional failure or social exposure. How then do we overcome a fear, and face our current situation head-on? Introducing Jenny Powers, the bubbly, energetic and successful creator of Running with Heels, a women’s networking group in NYC.… Continue reading 6 Tips to Confront Your Money Fear
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
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