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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

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?

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?

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

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

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.

INTRODUCTION: Your “how to” blog post should teach the reader how to do something by breaking it down into a series of steps. Begin your blog post by explaining what problem you are going to solve through your explanation and be sure to include any relevant keywords. Add in a personal story to establish your credibility on… Continue reading 5 Things You Should Know about Money Management Behavior

Sarah Fallaw is CEO of Data Points, and also the daughter of Thomas J. Stanley, author of The Millionaire Next Door. I’m a fan of hers, and I have lived my life by that book. For anyone who has worked in a company where you have a job description, Sarah has come up with a brilliant, simple job… Continue reading 5 Good Cash Behaviors – How do You Rate?

Gift Cards are free money aren’t they? They’re the easy yet thoughtful gift that burns a hole in our wallet until we use it.  After all, if we didn’t use it, it would be like flushing money down the toilet.  But sometimes Gift Cards aren’t really a gift.  Sometimes they become an anchor that encourages… Continue reading 2 Reasons Gift Cards Destroy Your Spending Plan

In our last blog, we talked about changing subconscious habits instead of using pure willpower to save money. It takes desire and focus to change, but once the new habit is on automatic pilot, it takes less effort than sheer will power. A habit loop is comprised of a Trigger, Action and Reward. (1) Charles Duhigg, author… Continue reading 4 Steps to Build Better Money Habits