Shopaholics and compulsive buyers have a new, affordable resource for help. Stopping Overshopping, LLC has just released an innovative, interactive text-messaging program that directs, inspires, and motivates shopping addicts to stop overshopping. The program is tailored specifically to each participant’s overshopping profile and it provides daily, personalized support when overshoppers need it the most. Text messaging programs have helped people… Continue reading Are You Overshopping or Overspending? Personalized Text Messages Can Help
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Ever Been Arrested By the Fashion Police?
As a marketer, I spend hours reflecting on how the fashion industry so masterfully molds our minds to think we always need to be wearing the latest trend. They introduce a new dress length, or new colors, or wider pants each season. Have you ever been arrested by the fashion police for not wearing the… Continue reading Ever Been Arrested By the Fashion Police?
8 Questions Defining Money Obsession
Obsession is typically a negative word in our society. And if an obsession is taken too far, like stalking or gambling to an extreme, it can be bad. But money obsession can yield positive results if balanced with a real grounding in the important things in life. If you or someone you know is obsessed with… Continue reading 8 Questions Defining Money Obsession
Are You a Rainy Day Saver? This Video Will Tell You
Understanding how you think about money can help you identify your behaviors in real time…and change them on-the-spot. If you believe you can change your own spending habits, then this video may be powerful enough to get you there. Are you a Rainy Day Saver? If so, you’ve got some great behaviors..and some that could get… Continue reading Are You a Rainy Day Saver? This Video Will Tell You
Common triggers of shopaholism
In Parts 1 & 2 we covered some obvious signs of shopaholism, as well as some of the basic reasons. In this blog we dive a bit deeper into the key drivers of the behavior. Find out if one of the triggers outlined below is driving you to shop ‘til you drop! Triggers are an… Continue reading Common triggers of shopaholism
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
Divorce Part 2: How a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst Can Help
A Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA©) is an industry designated financial expert on helping divorcing couples understand how the financial decisions they make could impact their future. A CDFA is part of the divorce team. Think of the lawyer as the strategist – they are experts on the law and hired to represent your overall interest… Continue reading Divorce Part 2: How a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst Can Help
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?
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?
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?