Commenting on a post from Consciously Frugal about how television watching affects our spending habits--and not in the usual ways I always thought of.
Category: Psychology
How to Stay Frugal and Focused in a Recovery
Our wired-in tendencies are to start over-spending when the economy recovers. If you don't want to be part of the trend, check out my set of tips for how to stay frugal & focused during an economic upturn.
It’s What You Do, Not What You Say
Lying about your financial situation might make you feel better, but it's only short-lived. Here's how to thrive in harmony with what you truly are.
15 Signs You’re in Financial Denial
Financial denial involves not acknowledging a money problem when one exists, and failing to address the underlying causes. Here are 15 symptoms to look for in yourself and others.
7 Ways to Find Your Financial Heart
I examine seven methods to use when trying to discover your financial priorities - an important skill and the price of entry to a successful and fulfilling financial life.
Readers Weigh In: Your Worst Financial Nightmares
Today's ask-the-reader question is about our financial fears, and how we can overcome them. See a few of my own and share yours!
Extremes in Personal Finance and the Conventional Approach
A discussion on the 'classic' debates in personal finance, extremes, and the eventual establishment of a middle gray area for the best current advice.
Creating Graphic Tools to Motivate Your Finances
How to create four different graphic tools to help you save or pay off debt faster, and to keep yourself and your family motivated. Includes a link to a template.
Optimizing Your Contact With Money
Today's post concerns itself with your relationship to money, and specifically how you interact and make contact with your own financial self. If you find yourself not spending enough time planning and organizing your finances, read on. If you're always in front of your computer, tinkering with your finances, this is also for you. Finding … Continue reading Optimizing Your Contact With Money
5 Ways to Fight Financial Stagnation
The most common piece of advice I read about overcoming any type of stagnating goals is just "to start." So yes, you do need to start in order to fight financial stagnation. You also need to set up some financial goals. But you already knew that, and you're still spinning your wheels. For whatever reason, … Continue reading 5 Ways to Fight Financial Stagnation
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