It is not uncommon these days for couples to craft their own wedding or commitment vows. If you’ve ever had the privilege of attending some of these handcrafted unions, you are most likely struck with how unique each set of vows is.
Well, it’s the same when it comes to money. We all have ... Views: 597
I was being interviewed recently and was asked the brilliant question of how I would describe my relationship with money. It was a perfect opportunity for me to share a metaphor that had been floating around in my mind recently: “It’s like an onion” popped out of my mouth. As I have been ... Views: 406
Recent research regarding money and happiness, and in particular spending money and happiness has researchers exploring something called “emotional efficiency.” This is the emotional ROI {return on investment} of spending. As an example, one of these scholarly papers is titled: “If Money Doesn’t ... Views: 673
I am always talking with my clients about setting up “money dates,” which are weekly pre-scheduled periods of time to focus on nurturing one’s relationship with money. Ron Lieber, financial journalist for the New York Times, has written about taking a “Financial Health Day,” which is akin to the ... Views: 808
I recently wrote an article about a holistic concept of net worth and in the book, Women’s Worth: Finding Your Financial Confidence, author and certified financial planner Eleanor Blayney devotes a complete [excellent] chapter on ‘human capital.” She states: “…our most valuable asset…is our ... Views: 456
I just moved to New Jersey. Actually, my husband and I had been splitting our time between two residences for years, one in Manhattan, and one in NJ. Due some recent changes in our lives, and with the intention of being able to save more money, we recently decided to let go of the city ... Views: 405
I recently attended my mentor Barbara Stanny’s Overcoming Underearning workshop. She shared a number of tips and tools with us, but one that resonated strongly with me is the values clarification exercise. [You can find it in her Overcoming Underearning book.] She provides a long list of life ... Views: 430
Do you know what you are worth, and is it that important anyway? Net worth is taking center stage as many financial bloggers publicly track theirs’ monthly, and there is even a website, NetWorthIQ.com, where you can “track, share, and compare” your net worth with others on the site. This is ... Views: 418
Childhood events shape how we relate to money as adults, and I always ask my financial therapy and money coaching clients about their first memory of money. These seemingly innocent experiences are a virtual goldmine of information, often creating a template for future beliefs, feelings, and ... Views: 716
If you are one of the many who struggle with over-spending, by becoming more aware of your signature over-spending triggers, you will be better armed with the knowledge to craft a plan of action to avoid them. When it comes to over-spending, self-knowledge is definitely power!
Identifying ... Views: 627
Throughout our lives we make tens of thousands of purchasing decisions–some more thought out than others. Knowing the difference between our “wants” and “needs” is an important part of learning to manage our money in a mindful and empowered way. It’s easy to spend money. What can be more ... Views: 852
A common theme in my work with clients entails assessing the current state of their relationship with money–what’s working and what’s not–and identifying ways to improve this relationship.For many people, the idea that we actually have a relationship with money is a novel concept. I ask clients ... Views: 407
The tips and tools in this article will help you get on track with ease and simplicity. Each one is a step towards rockin’ your money mojo!
TIP #1 SET MONTHLY BILLS ON AUTO PAY
Not only does setting up your monthly bills on auto pay save time, it is a great way to avoid late payment fees. ... Views: 459