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Category: Money Behaviors

6 Steps to Healthy Spending. And Forget About a Budget.

This is THE YEAR you want to get on top of your cash. GREAT! The worst thing you can do is start with a budget. What? Really? Why? (and secretly, you’re probably thinking Yay!!). Money is not logical. Money is fraught with emotion.  And if you force yourself to do something you “should” be doing,… Continue reading 6 Steps to Healthy Spending. And Forget About a Budget.

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

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

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

Not Saving? Not Your Fault – Blame Subconscious Money Attitudes

A collage of diverse faces, each expressing a range of emotions, reflecting the various attitudes and experiences people have towards money and finance.

We all have subconscious money attitudes of one nature or another. You may have heard your parents say over and over “don’t ask for things; you should be grateful for what you get”. Words like this that generate a feeling of guilt may discourage you from ever seeking a promotion at work.   Or “if you are… Continue reading Not Saving? Not Your Fault – Blame Subconscious Money Attitudes

3 Dangers when Talking Money to Your Banker

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

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