I’ve been a fan of Neuroscience for a few years now. It not only appeals to my inner geek, but it assists me in being the best coach possible for my clients. Did you know that our Amygdala, that has served us well since the dawn of time when it helped us decide on fight… Continue reading Your Money Neuro Track
Category: Money Psychology
Are We Too Spoiled to Save Money?
Meet Allan Liwanag, Twitter handle @PracticalSaver living in the state of Maryland. Allan has graciously allowed me to interview him about his money beliefs and behaviors. Allan is an avid saver but he didn’t come by it naturally. Here is his story. Allan is a husband and father of one child. He and his wife are committed… Continue reading Are We Too Spoiled to Save Money?
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
Are You Tying the Knot for the Second (or third) Time?
“I wish I discussed finances before I got married last time.” Sound familiar? Did you know past statistics have shown that in the U.S. approximately 50% percent of first marriages, 67% of second, and 73% of third marriages end in divorce?* Not surprisingly, a major cause of divorce in marriages is money. * You’ve found that… Continue reading Are You Tying the Knot for the Second (or third) Time?
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
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%
The Shopaholic and The Fallout Part 4
This is Part 4 of Fighting the Shopaholic in You. Eventually, regardless of our reason for shopping ‘til we drop time and time again, we are forced to face the clean up. The emotional aftermath. The financial mess. Call it what you will. Here are some examples of situations that eventually catch up with a… Continue reading The Shopaholic and The Fallout Part 4
6 Questions to Slow a Shopaholic Part 5
These tips are taken from “To Buy or Not to Buy: Why We Over Shop and How to Stop” by April Lane Benson, PhD (2008) as published in Adrian Furnham’s most recent book “The New Psychology of Money”. The trick to changing a behavior is to understand why you are doing it, notice when you… Continue reading 6 Questions to Slow a Shopaholic Part 5